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Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks
cancer March 28, 2025

Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks

High consumption of sodas and energy drinks may be fueling a rise ... more

3 mins read
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New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back
Health May 21, 2025

New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

Two research studies published this month add important data to the fierce ... more

2 mins read
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1,067
Hungry Kids Can’t Learn: Free Meals at Risk for Millions Hungry Kids Can’t Learn: Free Meals at Risk for Millions
Education August 14, 2025

Hungry Kids Can’t Learn: Free Meals at Risk for Millions

The leader of the largest teachers union in the United States is ... more

3 mins read
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High Cholesterol Foods: What Science Says Raises — and Lowers — Your Risk High Cholesterol Foods: What Science Says Raises — and Lowers — Your Risk
Health December 14, 2025

High Cholesterol Foods: What Science Says Raises — and Lowers — Your Risk

High cholesterol foods explained by cardiologists and large-scale studies High cholesterol affects millions ... more

5 mins read
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U.S. Life Expectancy Rebounds to Record High, While Latinos Maintain a Persistent Health Edge U.S. Life Expectancy Rebounds to Record High, While Latinos Maintain a Persistent Health Edge
Health January 30, 2026

U.S. Life Expectancy Rebounds to Record High, While Latinos Maintain a Persistent Health Edge

New data show U.S. life expectancy rebounding after COVID-19, with Latino Americans ... more

3 mins read
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Why Sleep Apnea in Women Is Being Missed And Why It Matters for Latinas Why Sleep Apnea in Women Is Being Missed And Why It Matters for Latinas
Health April 5, 2026

Why Sleep Apnea in Women Is Being Missed And Why It Matters for Latinas

Sleep apnea in women is driving a growing public health gap, with ... more

3 mins read
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860
Exercising affects people who had long-term Covid Exercising affects people who had long-term Covid
COVID December 5, 2022

Exercising affects people who had long-term Covid

As one of the many Americans suffering from long Covid, a condition ... more

2 mins read
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857
Back to normal? Tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving Back to normal? Tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving
Health November 23, 2022

Back to normal? Tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving

More folks are getting together this year, with the American Automobile Association ... more

2 mins read
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Reducing Weight Gain & Disease Risk: WHO Updates Fat & Carb Intake Guidelines Reducing Weight Gain & Disease Risk: WHO Updates Fat & Carb Intake Guidelines
Health July 18, 2023

Reducing Weight Gain & Disease Risk: WHO Updates Fat & Carb Intake Guidelines

The Facts: According to the CDC, approximately 44.8% of Latino adults live with ... more

3 mins read
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Diabetes: “Amputations are an unnecessary consequence of this devastating disease” Diabetes: “Amputations are an unnecessary consequence of this devastating disease”
Health January 22, 2024

Diabetes: “Amputations are an unnecessary consequence of this devastating disease”

For decades, the American medical establishment has known how to manage diabetes. ... more

2 mins read
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Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk
Health May 2, 2024

Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk

Previous research has suggested there’s a link between an acute episode of ... more

2 mins read
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Food Insecurity and Type 2 Diabetes Among Latinos Food Insecurity and Type 2 Diabetes Among Latinos
Health November 14, 2024

Food Insecurity and Type 2 Diabetes Among Latinos

A group of smiling women of Latino descent interact outdoors around a ... more

2 mins read
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785
In February, get yourself checked for cancer In February, get yourself checked for cancer
Health February 20, 2025

In February, get yourself checked for cancer

In 2018, Janet Ruiz was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer. “It felt ... more

5 mins read
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What Happens When You Don’t Sleep Enough? 10 Alarming Effects You Need to Know What Happens When You Don’t Sleep Enough? 10 Alarming Effects You Need to Know
Health April 15, 2025

What Happens When You Don’t Sleep Enough? 10 Alarming Effects You Need to Know

From brain fog to chronic illness, see how sleep deprivation takes a ... more

4 mins read
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Your Daily Coffee Habit Might Be Boosting Your Health! Your Daily Coffee Habit Might Be Boosting Your Health!
Health June 24, 2025

Your Daily Coffee Habit Might Be Boosting Your Health!

Science Says Sipping 1–3 Cups a Day Could Help You Live Longer, ... more

5 mins read
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622
Pertussis Vaccine During Pregnancy Protects Babies at the Point of Infection, Study Finds Pertussis Vaccine During Pregnancy Protects Babies at the Point of Infection, Study Finds
Health January 8, 2026

Pertussis Vaccine During Pregnancy Protects Babies at the Point of Infection, Study Finds

New Lancet Microbe research shows maternal vaccination delivers antibodies to newborns’ nasal ... more

4 mins read
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Prostate Cancer’s Most Ignored Warning Sign: Subtle Urinary Changes Many Men Dismiss Prostate Cancer’s Most Ignored Warning Sign: Subtle Urinary Changes Many Men Dismiss
Health February 13, 2026

Prostate Cancer’s Most Ignored Warning Sign: Subtle Urinary Changes Many Men Dismiss

Health experts warn that persistent urinary changes are often overlooked, delaying diagnosis ... more

2 mins read
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Insulin Cost Cap Study Shows Real Savings and Raises a Bigger Question for California Insulin Cost Cap Study Shows Real Savings and Raises a Bigger Question for California
Health Cover Story April 7, 2026

Insulin Cost Cap Study Shows Real Savings and Raises a Bigger Question for California

insulin cost cap study Medicare reveals lower drug costs and better diabetes ... more

3 mins read
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WHO reports record number of mothers dying due to pregnancy or childbirth WHO reports record number of mothers dying due to pregnancy or childbirth
Health February 24, 2023

WHO reports record number of mothers dying due to pregnancy or childbirth

There's been virtually no progress in reducing the number of women who ... more

2 mins read
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Latina women account for 29 percent of the 24,000 new breast cancer cases diagnosed each year Latina women account for 29 percent of the 24,000 new breast cancer cases diagnosed each year
cancer October 5, 2023

Latina women account for 29 percent of the 24,000 new breast cancer cases diagnosed each year

Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women ... more

2 mins read
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From “Back to Basics” to “Dream with Me”: Does Los Angeles Need a Clearer Message?
Would You Stay at His Airbnb? Joe Gebbia Just Put $8 Million Behind California’s Voter ID Campaign.
About 25 a Day: How ICE from the Los Angeles Region Added Up
Kudos for the Skid Row Raid. Now, Where Is the Mobilization for Those Seeking Help?
Latinas Became a Bigger Part of California’s Workforce. The Wage Gap Barely Budged in the Last 35 Yrs.

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