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Summer Is Here: How Seriously Should Latinos Take Skin Cancer? More Than Many People Realize Summer Is Here: How Seriously Should Latinos Take Skin Cancer? More Than Many People Realize
Health June 15, 2026

Summer Is Here: How Seriously Should Latinos Take Skin Cancer? More Than Many People Realize

Latinos develop skin cancer less often than White Americans, but they are ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
227
Do Latinos Rely Too Much on Social Media for Health Information? Do Latinos Rely Too Much on Social Media for Health Information?
Health August 17, 2026

Do Latinos Rely Too Much on Social Media for Health Information?

Social media has become an important source of health information for Hispanic ... more

6 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
278
Latino Californians Face Growing Health Care Challenges as Insurance Coverage Becomes More Uncertain Latino Californians Face Growing Health Care Challenges as Insurance Coverage Becomes More Uncertain
Health July 30, 2026

Latino Californians Face Growing Health Care Challenges as Insurance Coverage Becomes More Uncertain

Hospitals are reporting more uninsured patients as higher insurance costs and changes ... more

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
327
How California’s Plastic SB 54 Law Will Affect Latino Communities in Los Angeles How California’s Plastic SB 54 Law Will Affect Latino Communities in Los Angeles
California July 15, 2026

How California’s Plastic SB 54 Law Will Affect Latino Communities in Los Angeles

California's Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), also known as the Plastic Pollution ... more

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
266
Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis
Climate Change September 2, 2026

Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis

A new Los Angeles County dashboard is giving officials and residents a ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
1,422
The Baldness Cure May Be Getting Closer, But 2026’s Biggest Hair Breakthroughs Still Come With a Catch The Baldness Cure May Be Getting Closer, But 2026’s Biggest Hair Breakthroughs Still Come With a Catch
Health August 25, 2026

The Baldness Cure May Be Getting Closer, But 2026’s Biggest Hair Breakthroughs Still Come With a Catch

Scientists are moving beyond slowing hair loss and toward regenerating dormant follicles ... more

7 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
261
“Not in Big Quantities”: What Brad Pitt’s Relapse Reveals About the Dangerous Myth Many Latino Alcoholics Believe “Not in Big Quantities”: What Brad Pitt’s Relapse Reveals About the Dangerous Myth Many Latino Alcoholics Believe
Health August 11, 2026

“Not in Big Quantities”: What Brad Pitt’s Relapse Reveals About the Dangerous Myth Many Latino Alcoholics Believe

The actor's admission that he broke seven years of sobriety, but "in ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
316
Latinos Have Among the Highest Rates of Obesity. Are They Getting the Treatment They Need? Latinos Have Among the Highest Rates of Obesity. Are They Getting the Treatment They Need?
Health September 3, 2026

Latinos Have Among the Highest Rates of Obesity. Are They Getting the Treatment They Need?

New obesity medications are changing treatment, but cost, insurance, specialist access and ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
309
Do SNAP Soda Restrictions Really Work? What New Research Means for CalFresh Families Do SNAP Soda Restrictions Really Work? What New Research Means for CalFresh Families
Community & Society August 25, 2026

Do SNAP Soda Restrictions Really Work? What New Research Means for CalFresh Families

New research finds that restricting sugary drinks from SNAP benefits changes purchasing ... more

8 mins read
Marco Poliveros
329
988 Suicide Lifeline Linked to Drop in Youth Suicide Deaths, New Study Finds 988 Suicide Lifeline Linked to Drop in Youth Suicide Deaths, New Study Finds
Health April 22, 2026

988 Suicide Lifeline Linked to Drop in Youth Suicide Deaths, New Study Finds

988 suicide lifeline youth suicide reduction is showing measurable impact, with new ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
264
Are American Schools Giving Children Enough Time to Eat—or Merely Enough Time to Finish? Are American Schools Giving Children Enough Time to Eat—or Merely Enough Time to Finish?
Education August 13, 2026

Are American Schools Giving Children Enough Time to Eat—or Merely Enough Time to Finish?

The CDC recommends at least 20 minutes of actual seat time for ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
396
Coffee May Reshape Gut Health, New Study Finds. What It Means for Latino Communities Coffee May Reshape Gut Health, New Study Finds. What It Means for Latino Communities
Health April 22, 2026

Coffee May Reshape Gut Health, New Study Finds. What It Means for Latino Communities

Coffee gut health benefits are gaining scientific support as new research shows ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
222
California Food Banks Struggle to Keep Up as Food Prices Stay High California Food Banks Struggle to Keep Up as Food Prices Stay High
Economy September 29, 2026

California Food Banks Struggle to Keep Up as Food Prices Stay High

A bigger grocery bill can force a family to make choices that ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
349
Can Eating Jalapeños Help You Live Longer? What New Research Means for Latino Health in California Can Eating Jalapeños Help You Live Longer? What New Research Means for Latino Health in California
Health April 26, 2026

Can Eating Jalapeños Help You Live Longer? What New Research Means for Latino Health in California

Chili peppers health benefits and longevity are gaining attention as studies link ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
228
How Sugar and Diabetes Are Fueling a Dialysis Crisis in Los Angeles Latino Communities How Sugar and Diabetes Are Fueling a Dialysis Crisis in Los Angeles Latino Communities
Health September 21, 2026

How Sugar and Diabetes Are Fueling a Dialysis Crisis in Los Angeles Latino Communities

Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney failure, and Latino communities face ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
201
Millions Turn to Hospice at the End of Life. Latino Patients Are Less Likely to Receive It and May Be More Likely to Lose It Millions Turn to Hospice at the End of Life. Latino Patients Are Less Likely to Receive It and May Be More Likely to Lose It
California September 8, 2026

Millions Turn to Hospice at the End of Life. Latino Patients Are Less Likely to Receive It and May Be More Likely to Lose It

Hospice care is supposed to make the final stage of life more ... more

6 mins read
Marco Poliveros
1,124
Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Faster Memory Decline, Raising New Concerns for Latino Health Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Faster Memory Decline, Raising New Concerns for Latino Health
Health April 29, 2026

Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Faster Memory Decline, Raising New Concerns for Latino Health

A major study links common artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline, raising ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
273
Nearly Half of Latina Women Say Health Problems Are Costing Them at Work Nearly Half of Latina Women Say Health Problems Are Costing Them at Work
Community & Society September 21, 2026

Nearly Half of Latina Women Say Health Problems Are Costing Them at Work

New Gallup-Pivotal research finds Hispanic women report work and career impacts from ... more

5 mins read
Marco Poliveros
261
Supreme Court Ruling Could Lower Prescription Drug Costs by Protecting Generic Competition Supreme Court Ruling Could Lower Prescription Drug Costs by Protecting Generic Competition
Health Cover Story July 1, 2026

Supreme Court Ruling Could Lower Prescription Drug Costs by Protecting Generic Competition

The unanimous decision protects a long-standing FDA pathway that allows generic drugmakers ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros
201
The Latino Vaping Divide: Why Some Latino Teens Vape More Than Others The Latino Vaping Divide: Why Some Latino Teens Vape More Than Others
Health August 17, 2026

The Latino Vaping Divide: Why Some Latino Teens Vape More Than Others

Cigarette smoking among U.S. teenagers has reached a historic low. But new ... more

4 mins read
Marco Poliveros

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