Category: Health
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FDA Approves a Breakthrough Implantable Treatment for Diabetic Vision Problems FDA Approves a Breakthrough Implantable Treatment for Diabetic Vision Problems
Health March 5, 2025

FDA Approves a Breakthrough Implantable Treatment for Diabetic Vision Problems

Diabetic macular edema (DME) affects about 750,000 people in the United States ... more

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Most Californians back healthcare access for undocumented residents Most Californians back healthcare access for undocumented residents
Health May 1, 2025

Most Californians back healthcare access for undocumented residents

Amid an escalating federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants, a majority of Californians ... more

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Worsening Child Health Crisis: Rising Obesity, Mental Illness, Undernutrition, and Overmedication Worsening Child Health Crisis: Rising Obesity, Mental Illness, Undernutrition, and Overmedication
Health July 8, 2025

Worsening Child Health Crisis: Rising Obesity, Mental Illness, Undernutrition, and Overmedication

American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study ... more

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Doctors Warn: Why ChatGPT Is a Risky Substitute for Real Health and Mental Care Doctors Warn: Why ChatGPT Is a Risky Substitute for Real Health and Mental Care
Health January 14, 2026

Doctors Warn: Why ChatGPT Is a Risky Substitute for Real Health and Mental Care

Medical experts say AI chatbots can mislead users, compromise privacy, and fail ... more

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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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Increase in new cases of cancer in young population Increase in new cases of cancer in young population
cancer January 17, 2024

Increase in new cases of cancer in young population

  New cancer diagnoses in the U.S. are expected to top 2 million ... 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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Kaiser Nurses Strike Disrupts Care Across Los Angeles: What Latino Patients Need to Know—and How to Prepare Kaiser Nurses Strike Disrupts Care Across Los Angeles: What Latino Patients Need to Know—and How to Prepare
Health Cover Story January 26, 2026

Kaiser Nurses Strike Disrupts Care Across Los Angeles: What Latino Patients Need to Know—and How to Prepare

As staffing shortages fuel walkouts across California and Hawaii, patients face delays, ... 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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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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