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Today’s Kids Are Eating More Junk Food and Moving Less—Latino Children Are Hit Hardest Today’s Kids Are Eating More Junk Food and Moving Less—Latino Children Are Hit Hardest
Health February 26, 2026

Today’s Kids Are Eating More Junk Food and Moving Less—Latino Children Are Hit Hardest

New federal data show Latino childhood obesity rates are climbing to historic ... more

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Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it! Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it!
Food January 10, 2023

Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it!

Having a hearty appetite has long been perceived at Latino tables as ... more

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Hair-straightening products with formaldehyde can cause uterine cancer Hair-straightening products with formaldehyde can cause uterine cancer
cancer October 20, 2023

Hair-straightening products with formaldehyde can cause uterine cancer

The US FDA has proposed to ban formaldehyde in hair smoothing and ... more

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About one-third of socially vulnerable women missing recommended mammograms, CDC says About one-third of socially vulnerable women missing recommended mammograms, CDC says
Health April 10, 2024

About one-third of socially vulnerable women missing recommended mammograms, CDC says

Thousands of women between ages 50 and 74 are not receiving life-saving ... more

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New prescription drug price hikes disproportionately impact Black and Latino patients New prescription drug price hikes disproportionately impact Black and Latino patients
Health September 27, 2024

New prescription drug price hikes disproportionately impact Black and Latino patients

Prices for prescription pharmaceutical drugs have skyrocketed, disproportionately making them harder for ... more

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These Hobbies Can Cause a Surprising Amount of Damage To Your Teeth These Hobbies Can Cause a Surprising Amount of Damage To Your Teeth
Health January 6, 2025

These Hobbies Can Cause a Surprising Amount of Damage To Your Teeth

Many people like eating popcorn. Sitting down to watch a movie, a ... more

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US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives
Health March 25, 2025

US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives

US funding cuts will lead to an additional 2,000 new HIV infections ... more

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Understanding and Managing Asthma: Beyond the Inhaler Understanding and Managing Asthma: Beyond the Inhaler
Health May 16, 2025

Understanding and Managing Asthma: Beyond the Inhaler

Learn how to identify asthma triggers, prevent flare-ups, and choose the right ... more

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When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers? When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers?
Economy November 28, 2025

When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers?

Family and friends are back at home and work following the holiday ... more

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Weight Loss Drugs May Reduce Addiction Risk, New Research Finds Weight Loss Drugs May Reduce Addiction Risk, New Research Finds
Health March 27, 2026

Weight Loss Drugs May Reduce Addiction Risk, New Research Finds

GLP-1 drugs addiction risk findings suggest medications like Ozempic could reshape treatment ... more

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Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID
COVID December 19, 2022

Homelessness is linked to a higher risk of death from COVID

People experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County who contract COVID-19 are more ... more

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The Power of Walking: Supercharge Your Health and Reduce Disease Risk The Power of Walking: Supercharge Your Health and Reduce Disease Risk
Health July 5, 2023

The Power of Walking: Supercharge Your Health and Reduce Disease Risk

Walking, at any intensity, is good for you. A slow, steady pace ... more

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Why do we hide our illnesses? Why do we hide our illnesses?
Health January 12, 2024

Why do we hide our illnesses?

Why do we hide our illnesses? Mental health experts who work with ... more

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LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods
Health April 29, 2024

LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched a new tool ... more

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Teen Alcohol Abuse: The Hidden Dangers Every Parent Should Know Teen Alcohol Abuse: The Hidden Dangers Every Parent Should Know
Health April 7, 2025

Teen Alcohol Abuse: The Hidden Dangers Every Parent Should Know

From binge drinking to brain damage, here’s what alcohol is doing to ... more

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Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage — Everyone Can Renew, No Matter Your Immigration Status Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage — Everyone Can Renew, No Matter Your Immigration Status
California September 18, 2025

Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage — Everyone Can Renew, No Matter Your Immigration Status

Unauthorized non-citizens (also called “undocumented immigrants”) may or may not be eligible ... more

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Medical Tourism in Tijuana: Why Rising Insurance Costs Are Pushing Angelinos to Look South Medical Tourism in Tijuana: Why Rising Insurance Costs Are Pushing Angelinos to Look South
Health January 6, 2026

Medical Tourism in Tijuana: Why Rising Insurance Costs Are Pushing Angelinos to Look South

  As health insurance premiums surge in California, more Los Angeles residents—including Latino ... more

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ABORTION: A timeline of the evolution of abortion rights in California ABORTION: A timeline of the evolution of abortion rights in California
Health June 29, 2022

ABORTION: A timeline of the evolution of abortion rights in California

  1850 Crimes and Punishments Act Prohibits abortion except when necessary to save a ... more

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Clínica Romero: Helping Children and their Families Reach their Oral Health Goals Clínica Romero: Helping Children and their Families Reach their Oral Health Goals
Health February 14, 2025

Clínica Romero: Helping Children and their Families Reach their Oral Health Goals

Each February, the American Health Association sponsors National Children’s Health Month to ... more

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