Category: Health
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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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Boyle Heights Health Report: A Community Is Sick, the Numbers Don’t Lie, Now What? Boyle Heights Health Report: A Community Is Sick, the Numbers Don’t Lie, Now What?
Community & Society August 21, 2026

Boyle Heights Health Report: A Community Is Sick, the Numbers Don’t Lie, Now What?

A new St. John’s Community Health report documents respiratory, eye and other ... more

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Blood Pressure Medication Recall: What Chlorthalidone and Ramipril Patients Should Check Blood Pressure Medication Recall: What Chlorthalidone and Ramipril Patients Should Check
Consumer Alert September 24, 2026

Blood Pressure Medication Recall: What Chlorthalidone and Ramipril Patients Should Check

Two prescription blood-pressure medications are involved in nationwide Class II recalls, including ... more

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Blood Donors: The myth about Latinos who don’t donate blood Blood Donors: The myth about Latinos who don’t donate blood
Health March 8, 2023

Blood Donors: The myth about Latinos who don’t donate blood

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

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Bill Gates Said that AI Will End the Doctor Shortage—But At What Cost? Bill Gates Said that AI Will End the Doctor Shortage—But At What Cost?
Health April 5, 2025

Bill Gates Said that AI Will End the Doctor Shortage—But At What Cost?

The Microsoft founder predicts a healthcare revolution, but warns of a work ... more

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Biden’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Surge in California Cases Biden’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Surge in California Cases
Health May 20, 2025

Biden’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Surge in California Cases

Sharp Rise in Advanced Prostate Cancer Sparks Alarm Nationwide and in California, ... more

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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

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Bad Breath Causes Doctors Concern — Dentists Say It’s Often a Health Warning Bad Breath Causes Doctors Concern — Dentists Say It’s Often a Health Warning
Health December 14, 2025

Bad Breath Causes Doctors Concern — Dentists Say It’s Often a Health Warning

Bad breath causes are rarely cosmetic, experts say — and ignoring halitosis ... more

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Back to normal? Tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving Back to normal? Tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving
Health November 23, 2022

Back to normal? Tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving

More folks are getting together this year, with the American Automobile Association ... more

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Awiqli Is Here: Fewer Insulin Shots Could Change Diabetes Care, But Can Patients Afford and Access It? Awiqli Is Here: Fewer Insulin Shots Could Change Diabetes Care, But Can Patients Afford and Access It?
Health August 23, 2026

Awiqli Is Here: Fewer Insulin Shots Could Change Diabetes Care, But Can Patients Afford and Access It?

The first FDA-approved once-weekly basal insulin is entering the U.S. market. For ... more

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Avoid a tax fine next year, sign up for Covered California Avoid a tax fine next year, sign up for Covered California
Health March 28, 2025

Avoid a tax fine next year, sign up for Covered California

Just recently, a patient came by Clinica Romero trying to sign up ... more

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Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men
Health February 2, 2024

Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men

Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, when ... more

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Latinos Eat More Beans Than Anyone Else in America — and Science Says Our Brains Are Better for It Latinos Eat More Beans Than Anyone Else in America — and Science Says Our Brains Are Better for It
Health February 3, 2026

Latinos Eat More Beans Than Anyone Else in America — and Science Says Our Brains Are Better for It

What nutrition research is finally catching up to what abuelas have known ... more

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As Physician Shortages Grow, AB 2386 Awaits Senate Action As Physician Shortages Grow, AB 2386 Awaits Senate Action
California June 9, 2026

As Physician Shortages Grow, AB 2386 Awaits Senate Action

California is facing a growing physician shortage, particularly in underserved regions where ... more

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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

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As obesity rates rise in the U.S. and worldwide, new weight-loss drugs emerge in popularity As obesity rates rise in the U.S. and worldwide, new weight-loss drugs emerge in popularity
Health March 26, 2024

As obesity rates rise in the U.S. and worldwide, new weight-loss drugs emerge in popularity

Obesity affects roughly 42% of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for ... more

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