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Pregnancy Billing Is Changing in 2027: What the New AMA Rules Could Mean for California Families Pregnancy Billing Is Changing in 2027: What the New AMA Rules Could Mean for California Families
Health June 4, 2026

Pregnancy Billing Is Changing in 2027: What the New AMA Rules Could Mean for California Families

The biggest overhaul of maternity billing in decades could affect insurance costs, ... more

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California Is Phasing Out Paraquat. What It Means for Latino Farmworkers and Central Valley Families California Is Phasing Out Paraquat. What It Means for Latino Farmworkers and Central Valley Families
Health August 16, 2026

California Is Phasing Out Paraquat. What It Means for Latino Farmworkers and Central Valley Families

A toxic agricultural weedkiller associated with Parkinson’s disease and other health concerns ... more

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Health officials review tool to track severe obesity in kids Health officials review tool to track severe obesity in kids
Health December 15, 2022

Health officials review tool to track severe obesity in kids

U.S. Health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases ... more

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The Extinction of the Myth of Diet Coke Arrives The Extinction of the Myth of Diet Coke Arrives
Health July 28, 2023

The Extinction of the Myth of Diet Coke Arrives

The latest knock against diet soda was the World Health Organization's announcement ... more

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Syphilis, once nearly eliminated in the United States, continues to resurge Syphilis, once nearly eliminated in the United States, continues to resurge
Health January 30, 2024

Syphilis, once nearly eliminated in the United States, continues to resurge

Syphilis, once nearly eliminated in the United States, continues to resurge, reaching ... more

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Another war in Los Angeles: Mosquito vs Mosquito Another war in Los Angeles: Mosquito vs Mosquito
Health May 9, 2024

Another war in Los Angeles: Mosquito vs Mosquito

In Los Angeles, those who wage war on mosquitoes are adding a ... more

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Here’s How to Recover After Big Holiday Meals Here’s How to Recover After Big Holiday Meals
Health November 28, 2024

Here’s How to Recover After Big Holiday Meals

The holiday season is a time for indulgent meals with festive favorites ... more

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Ozempic No Longer in Shortage, But Can Consumers Afford It? Ozempic No Longer in Shortage, But Can Consumers Afford It?
Health February 23, 2025

Ozempic No Longer in Shortage, But Can Consumers Afford It?

  Blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes drugs Wegovy and Ozempic no longer in shortage, the ... more

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Senior living: Immigration crackdowns disrupt the caregiving industry Senior living: Immigration crackdowns disrupt the caregiving industry
Health April 22, 2025

Senior living: Immigration crackdowns disrupt the caregiving industry

Alanys Ortiz reads Josephine Senek’s cues before she speaks. Josephine, who lives ... more

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Fentanyl Deaths Decline in US, Treatment Increase in Mexico Fentanyl Deaths Decline in US, Treatment Increase in Mexico
Health June 27, 2025

Fentanyl Deaths Decline in US, Treatment Increase in Mexico

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported that fentanyl ... more

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Breast Cancer Awareness: How Self-Exams and Early Detection Can Save Your Life Breast Cancer Awareness: How Self-Exams and Early Detection Can Save Your Life
cancer October 16, 2025

Breast Cancer Awareness: How Self-Exams and Early Detection Can Save Your Life

  Learn the essential steps for monthly breast self-examination, when to schedule mammograms, ... more

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California Pediatric Flu Hospitalizations Surge as Child Vaccination Rates Drop California Pediatric Flu Hospitalizations Surge as Child Vaccination Rates Drop
Health January 11, 2026

California Pediatric Flu Hospitalizations Surge as Child Vaccination Rates Drop

California pediatric flu hospitalizations reach rare seasonal highs, raising concerns for families ... more

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Fourth Week of Kaiser Strike Sees 31,000 Workers Demand Pay, Staffing as AI Debate Unfolds in California Fourth Week of Kaiser Strike Sees 31,000 Workers Demand Pay, Staffing as AI Debate Unfolds in California
Health February 20, 2026

Fourth Week of Kaiser Strike Sees 31,000 Workers Demand Pay, Staffing as AI Debate Unfolds in California

As the Kaiser Permanente AI strike enters another week, union workers warn ... more

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Why Sudden Anger Might Be ADHD and Why Many Adults Don’t Know It Why Sudden Anger Might Be ADHD and Why Many Adults Don’t Know It
Health April 30, 2026

Why Sudden Anger Might Be ADHD and Why Many Adults Don’t Know It

Emotional outbursts, road rage, and chronic frustration are increasingly being tied to ... more

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New Mobile Health Clinic Brings Medical Care to Boyle Heights Families After Fire New Mobile Health Clinic Brings Medical Care to Boyle Heights Families After Fire
Cover Story July 1, 2026

New Mobile Health Clinic Brings Medical Care to Boyle Heights Families After Fire

Clínica Romero's new Mobile Health Clinic will begin serving residents, workers, and ... more

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Tortillas Are a Daily Way of Life for Latinos. But Are They Healthy? Tortillas Are a Daily Way of Life for Latinos. But Are They Healthy?
Health July 27, 2026

Tortillas Are a Daily Way of Life for Latinos. But Are They Healthy?

Nutrition experts explain the surprising health differences between corn and flour tortillas, ... more

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Your Calves Aren’t Really a “Second Heart.” But They Do Something Important. Your Calves Aren’t Really a “Second Heart.” But They Do Something Important.
Health August 21, 2026

Your Calves Aren’t Really a “Second Heart.” But They Do Something Important.

That catchy nickname is based on real science. Here’s what your calf ... more

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Majority of Hispanics have type O blood, many look for it Majority of Hispanics have type O blood, many look for it
Health March 8, 2023

Majority of Hispanics have type O blood, many look for it

Hispanics are the fastest growing part of the United States population, yet ... more

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