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Scrolling on the Toilet? Doctors Say That’s Giving You Hemorrhoids Scrolling on the Toilet? Doctors Say That’s Giving You Hemorrhoids
Health September 15, 2026

Scrolling on the Toilet? Doctors Say That’s Giving You Hemorrhoids

If you take your phone to the bathroom, you are hardly alone. ... more

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Face New FDA Scrutiny Over Safety Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Face New FDA Scrutiny Over Safety
Health Cover Story March 10, 2026

Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Face New FDA Scrutiny Over Safety

Federal regulators are raising new concerns about side effects linked to Ozempic ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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New guidance for treating youth obesity encourages early intervention New guidance for treating youth obesity encourages early intervention
Health January 10, 2023

New guidance for treating youth obesity encourages early intervention

The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday released new guidelines for addressing ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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What Can Turmeric Actually Do for Your Health? What Can Turmeric Actually Do for Your Health?
Health September 15, 2023

What Can Turmeric Actually Do for Your Health?

Turmeric has been used as a spice and medicine for thousands of ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Children at risk: Access to food causes Fatty Liver disease Children at risk: Access to food causes Fatty Liver disease
Health March 12, 2024

Children at risk: Access to food causes Fatty Liver disease

Food insecurity has caused a surge in cases of fatty liver disease ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question
Health June 7, 2024

The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question

Researchers led by the Cleveland Clinic linked the low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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In time for the holidays: US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade In time for the holidays: US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade
Health December 16, 2024

In time for the holidays: US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade

For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates in the ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Understanding the Impact of Fentanyl on Los Angeles’ Latino Community: Awareness, Detection, and Intervention Understanding the Impact of Fentanyl on Los Angeles’ Latino Community: Awareness, Detection, and Intervention
Health March 11, 2025

Understanding the Impact of Fentanyl on Los Angeles’ Latino Community: Awareness, Detection, and Intervention

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid significantly more potent than heroin and morphine, has ... more

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
1,184
Can Supplements Replace Real Food? What Latino Families in the U.S. Need to Know Can Supplements Replace Real Food? What Latino Families in the U.S. Need to Know
Health May 1, 2025

Can Supplements Replace Real Food? What Latino Families in the U.S. Need to Know

Discover the risks of self-prescribed vitamins and why a culturally rooted, balanced ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
1,033
Increased access to virtual and telehealth services, as well as mailed prescriptions and refills Increased access to virtual and telehealth services, as well as mailed prescriptions and refills
Health July 9, 2025

Increased access to virtual and telehealth services, as well as mailed prescriptions and refills

A day after federal immigration raids and protests in Los Angeles, the ... more

2 mins read
Parriva's Team
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As Open Enrollment Begins, Obamacare Costs Climb Sharply As Open Enrollment Begins, Obamacare Costs Climb Sharply
Health November 3, 2025

As Open Enrollment Begins, Obamacare Costs Climb Sharply

Open enrollment began Saturday for healthcare insurance through Affordable Care Act marketplaces, ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Inflation Crisis? Trump’s MAHA Solution Is a Tragic $3 Meal Inflation Crisis? Trump’s MAHA Solution Is a Tragic $3 Meal
Economy January 15, 2026

Inflation Crisis? Trump’s MAHA Solution Is a Tragic $3 Meal

Brooke Rollins’ claim that Americans can eat nutritiously for $3 a meal ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Sharp 29% Rise in Breast Cancer Among Young Women Over Three Decades Sharp 29% Rise in Breast Cancer Among Young Women Over Three Decades
cancer March 3, 2026

Sharp 29% Rise in Breast Cancer Among Young Women Over Three Decades

Breast cancer in young women has increased 29% since 1990, raising urgent ... more

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
274
Major Study Finds Two-Way Link Between Premenstrual Disorders and Mental Health Conditions Major Study Finds Two-Way Link Between Premenstrual Disorders and Mental Health Conditions
Health May 11, 2026

Major Study Finds Two-Way Link Between Premenstrual Disorders and Mental Health Conditions

A new JAMA study found a two-way link between premenstrual disorders and ... more

3 mins read
Andrea Perez
346
Why You May Not Feel Thirsty During Los Angeles’ Hot Weather, and Why It Still Matters Why You May Not Feel Thirsty During Los Angeles’ Hot Weather, and Why It Still Matters
Health July 6, 2026

Why You May Not Feel Thirsty During Los Angeles’ Hot Weather, and Why It Still Matters

Even as temperatures climb across Los Angeles this week, many people still ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
271
Why Mental Health Screenings in Spanish Could Help More Families Get Care Earlier Why Mental Health Screenings in Spanish Could Help More Families Get Care Earlier
Health August 1, 2026

Why Mental Health Screenings in Spanish Could Help More Families Get Care Earlier

New research suggests that improving mental health screening in Spanish could help ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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
294
California Sees Elevated COVID Activity as Late Summer Wave Eases Nationwide California Sees Elevated COVID Activity as Late Summer Wave Eases Nationwide
California September 28, 2026

California Sees Elevated COVID Activity as Late Summer Wave Eases Nationwide

  The late-summer COVID wave is losing momentum nationally, but wastewater, hospitalizations and ... more

6 mins read
Andrea Perez
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5 dangerous ingredients that are in our food but shouldn’t be 5 dangerous ingredients that are in our food but shouldn’t be
Health March 24, 2023

5 dangerous ingredients that are in our food but shouldn’t be

A new proposed bill in California is looking to ban five chemicals ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Is Pumpkin Good for You? Is Pumpkin Good for You?
Health October 29, 2023

Is Pumpkin Good for You?

Is pumpkin good for you? Pumpkins are more than a seasonal decoration ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom

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From “Back to Basics” to “Dream with Me”: Does Los Angeles Need a Clearer Message?
Would You Stay at His Airbnb? Joe Gebbia Just Put $8 Million Behind California’s Voter ID Campaign.
About 25 a Day: How ICE from the Los Angeles Region Added Up
Kudos for the Skid Row Raid. Now, Where Is the Mobilization for Those Seeking Help?
Latinas Became a Bigger Part of California’s Workforce. The Wage Gap Barely Budged in the Last 35 Yrs.

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