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Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know
Health July 22, 2026

Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know

California's Medi-Cal program remains active after the federal government delayed $867 million ... more

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California’s Vaccine Shield Is Uneven: What Latino Families Need to Know About Falling Kindergarten Rates California’s Vaccine Shield Is Uneven: What Latino Families Need to Know About Falling Kindergarten Rates
Health August 17, 2026

California’s Vaccine Shield Is Uneven: What Latino Families Need to Know About Falling Kindergarten Rates

New CDC data show kindergarten vaccination coverage fell nationally while exemptions reached ... more

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Cychlorphine Has Reached California. Is a Case in L.A. County Only a Matter of Time? Cychlorphine Has Reached California. Is a Case in L.A. County Only a Matter of Time?
California September 14, 2026

Cychlorphine Has Reached California. Is a Case in L.A. County Only a Matter of Time?

A new synthetic opioid has been detected in California, including in a ... more

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Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it! Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it!
Food January 10, 2023

Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it!

Having a hearty appetite has long been perceived at Latino tables as ... more

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Menopause symptoms cost billions in medical expenses and lost days of work Menopause symptoms cost billions in medical expenses and lost days of work
Health September 6, 2023

Menopause symptoms cost billions in medical expenses and lost days of work

Symptoms linked to menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats and sleep ... more

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Candy companies pitch gum as a stress reliever and concentration aid Candy companies pitch gum as a stress reliever and concentration aid
Health March 8, 2024

Candy companies pitch gum as a stress reliever and concentration aid

Candy companies want to know: What will make Americans start chewing gum ... more

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You Won’t Lose Weight on Ozempic Forever You Won’t Lose Weight on Ozempic Forever
Health June 4, 2024

You Won’t Lose Weight on Ozempic Forever

The human body is built to fight back against weight loss. Smaller ... more

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Fewer kids are getting their flu shots so far this year Fewer kids are getting their flu shots so far this year
Health December 13, 2024

Fewer kids are getting their flu shots so far this year

Childhood flu shots is down so far this season in every state ... more

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FDA Approves a Breakthrough Implantable Treatment for Diabetic Vision Problems FDA Approves a Breakthrough Implantable Treatment for Diabetic Vision Problems
Health March 5, 2025

FDA Approves a Breakthrough Implantable Treatment for Diabetic Vision Problems

Diabetic macular edema (DME) affects about 750,000 people in the United States ... more

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Most Californians back healthcare access for undocumented residents Most Californians back healthcare access for undocumented residents
Health May 1, 2025

Most Californians back healthcare access for undocumented residents

Amid an escalating federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants, a majority of Californians ... more

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Worsening Child Health Crisis: Rising Obesity, Mental Illness, Undernutrition, and Overmedication Worsening Child Health Crisis: Rising Obesity, Mental Illness, Undernutrition, and Overmedication
Health July 8, 2025

Worsening Child Health Crisis: Rising Obesity, Mental Illness, Undernutrition, and Overmedication

American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study ... more

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How to Manage Fear: Expert Tips and Brain Science Insights How to Manage Fear: Expert Tips and Brain Science Insights
Health October 26, 2025

How to Manage Fear: Expert Tips and Brain Science Insights

Learn why fear is a vital brain function, when it becomes harmful, ... more

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Doctors Warn: Why ChatGPT Is a Risky Substitute for Real Health and Mental Care Doctors Warn: Why ChatGPT Is a Risky Substitute for Real Health and Mental Care
Health January 14, 2026

Doctors Warn: Why ChatGPT Is a Risky Substitute for Real Health and Mental Care

Medical experts say AI chatbots can mislead users, compromise privacy, and fail ... more

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Today’s Kids Are Eating More Junk Food and Moving Less—Latino Children Are Hit Hardest Today’s Kids Are Eating More Junk Food and Moving Less—Latino Children Are Hit Hardest
Health February 26, 2026

Today’s Kids Are Eating More Junk Food and Moving Less—Latino Children Are Hit Hardest

New federal data show Latino childhood obesity rates are climbing to historic ... more

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Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief: Science Says 5 Minutes a Day Can Calm Your Mind Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief: Science Says 5 Minutes a Day Can Calm Your Mind
Health May 8, 2026

Breathing Exercises for Stress Relief: Science Says 5 Minutes a Day Can Calm Your Mind

As stress rises for working families across California, research shows slow breathing ... more

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Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles
Health July 6, 2026

Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles

Vaping remains the most common substance used by Los Angeles teens, while ... more

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Think That Energy Drink Will Help in the Heat? It Could Leave You More Dehydrated Think That Energy Drink Will Help in the Heat? It Could Leave You More Dehydrated
Health July 31, 2026

Think That Energy Drink Will Help in the Heat? It Could Leave You More Dehydrated

Energy drinks, alcohol, sugary sodas and salty foods may increase your body's ... 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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FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know
Consumer Alert September 24, 2026

FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know

Onswik could reduce basal-insulin injections from daily to weekly, but patients still ... more

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