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How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Health — and How to Protect Yourself How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Health — and How to Protect Yourself
Health March 8, 2026

How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Health — and How to Protect Yourself

The "spring forward" shift of Daylight Saving Time disrupts circadian rhythms, increasing ... more

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New Research Links Daily Coffee Drinking to Healthier Aging and a Younger Biological Age New Research Links Daily Coffee Drinking to Healthier Aging and a Younger Biological Age
Health May 16, 2026

New Research Links Daily Coffee Drinking to Healthier Aging and a Younger Biological Age

Recent studies suggest moderate caffeinated coffee intake may support brain health, protect ... more

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California Reports 41 Cyclospora Cases, But Officials Say There Is No Local Outbreak California Reports 41 Cyclospora Cases, But Officials Say There Is No Local Outbreak
Health July 11, 2026

California Reports 41 Cyclospora Cases, But Officials Say There Is No Local Outbreak

Most California cases are linked to international travel, but health officials are ... more

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LA’s Overdose Deaths Are Falling. Why Isn’t Everyone Seeing the Same Relief? LA’s Overdose Deaths Are Falling. Why Isn’t Everyone Seeing the Same Relief?
Health August 27, 2026

LA’s Overdose Deaths Are Falling. Why Isn’t Everyone Seeing the Same Relief?

Overdose deaths in Los Angeles County fell for the third consecutive year, ... more

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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

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Nearly half of Latinos in California are obese Nearly half of Latinos in California are obese
Health March 24, 2023

Nearly half of Latinos in California are obese

More than 4 in 10 U.S. Adults are obese, with states in ... more

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Officials are calling for residents to wear masks and keep vaccines up-to-date Officials are calling for residents to wear masks and keep vaccines up-to-date
Health December 17, 2023

Officials are calling for residents to wear masks and keep vaccines up-to-date

    Officials are calling for residents to wear masks and keep vaccines up-to-date. Three ... more

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The country of insomnia: only 25 percent sleep 8 hours in the US The country of insomnia: only 25 percent sleep 8 hours in the US
Health April 16, 2024

The country of insomnia: only 25 percent sleep 8 hours in the US

A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could ... more

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Breast cancer rising among younger women, report finds Breast cancer rising among younger women, report finds
Health October 2, 2024

Breast cancer rising among younger women, report finds

Americans have benefited from huge leaps in breast cancer treatment over the ... more

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Wildfires Disproportionately Impact Latino and Other Underserved L.A. Communities, Data Shows Wildfires Disproportionately Impact Latino and Other Underserved L.A. Communities, Data Shows
Health January 15, 2025

Wildfires Disproportionately Impact Latino and Other Underserved L.A. Communities, Data Shows

A new data brief from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute ... more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Prescription Drug Prices Fell at Their Fastest Rate in More Than 60 Years. What It Means for Latino Families Prescription Drug Prices Fell at Their Fastest Rate in More Than 60 Years. What It Means for Latino Families
Health August 13, 2026

Prescription Drug Prices Fell at Their Fastest Rate in More Than 60 Years. What It Means for Latino Families

A new federal inflation report shows prescription-drug prices fell 3.1% over the ... more

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