Category: Health
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US Overdose Deaths Fell for a Second Year, but New Risks Are Emerging US Overdose Deaths Fell for a Second Year, but New Risks Are Emerging
Health June 12, 2026

US Overdose Deaths Fell for a Second Year, but New Risks Are Emerging

Drug overdoses dramatically increased over the last two decades, with the number ... 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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US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives
Health March 25, 2025

US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives

US funding cuts will lead to an additional 2,000 new HIV infections ... more

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Up to 4 in 10 People Could Develop Dementia After 55. Up to 4 in 10 People Could Develop Dementia After 55.
Health January 22, 2025

Up to 4 in 10 People Could Develop Dementia After 55.

About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by ... more

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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

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Understanding Menopause and Its Impact on Heart Health Understanding Menopause and Its Impact on Heart Health
Health February 21, 2025

Understanding Menopause and Its Impact on Heart Health

Menopause is a natural biological transition that marks the end of a ... more

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Understanding and Managing Asthma: Beyond the Inhaler Understanding and Managing Asthma: Beyond the Inhaler
Health May 16, 2025

Understanding and Managing Asthma: Beyond the Inhaler

Learn how to identify asthma triggers, prevent flare-ups, and choose the right ... more

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Underserved populations are once again affected by cuts. This time, it is the turn of COVID resources Underserved populations are once again affected by cuts. This time, it is the turn of COVID resources
Health March 26, 2025

Underserved populations are once again affected by cuts. This time, it is the turn of COVID resources

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pulling back $11.4 billion ... more

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New Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Colon Cancer Risk in Younger Adults by 45% New Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Colon Cancer Risk in Younger Adults by 45%
cancer July 8, 2026

New Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Colon Cancer Risk in Younger Adults by 45%

A major JAMA Oncology study links diets heavy in ultra-processed foods to ... more

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UCLA Health experts offer tips for a healthy 2025 UCLA Health experts offer tips for a healthy 2025
Health January 8, 2025

UCLA Health experts offer tips for a healthy 2025

Chances are you already know the basics for a healthy 2025 : ... more

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Tylenol, Vaccines, and Autism? Breaking Down Trump’s Claims Tylenol, Vaccines, and Autism? Breaking Down Trump’s Claims
Health September 24, 2025

Tylenol, Vaccines, and Autism? Breaking Down Trump’s Claims

For years, scientists have studied a possible link between pregnant mothers’ use ... more

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5 Fun and Engaging Family Fitness Ideas to Get Your Whole Family Moving 5 Fun and Engaging Family Fitness Ideas to Get Your Whole Family Moving
Family June 10, 2023

5 Fun and Engaging Family Fitness Ideas to Get Your Whole Family Moving

You know why exercise is important for your family: It can lower ... more

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Tuberculosis cases on the rise Tuberculosis cases on the rise
Health March 26, 2024

Tuberculosis cases on the rise

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reminds residents that tuberculosis ... more

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Trump’s war against drug traffickers may punish people who use drugs and struggle with addiction Trump’s war against drug traffickers may punish people who use drugs and struggle with addiction
Health May 14, 2025

Trump’s war against drug traffickers may punish people who use drugs and struggle with addiction

President Trump has long railed against drug traffickers. He has said they ... more

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TrumpRx Promises Cheaper Prescription Drugs — What the New Federal Portal Actually Does, and Who It Helps TrumpRx Promises Cheaper Prescription Drugs — What the New Federal Portal Actually Does, and Who It Helps
Health February 5, 2026

TrumpRx Promises Cheaper Prescription Drugs — What the New Federal Portal Actually Does, and Who It Helps

The government-run website launching in 2026 aims to connect patients with discounted, ... more

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Trump Vows to Slash Drug Prices by 80%—But Will Latino Families Really Benefit? Trump Vows to Slash Drug Prices by 80%—But Will Latino Families Really Benefit?
Health May 12, 2025

Trump Vows to Slash Drug Prices by 80%—But Will Latino Families Really Benefit?

A bold promise to cut prescription costs may sound good, but advocates ... more

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Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Targets Drug Prices, Premiums, and Insurance Transparency Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Targets Drug Prices, Premiums, and Insurance Transparency
Health January 15, 2026

Trump’s ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Targets Drug Prices, Premiums, and Insurance Transparency

The framework calls on Congress to lower prescription costs, redirect insurance subsidies, ... more

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Trump administration suspends $10 billion in federal aid for children and families in California Trump administration suspends $10 billion in federal aid for children and families in California
California January 8, 2026

Trump administration suspends $10 billion in federal aid for children and families in California

Trump administration freezes child care funds in five Democratic-led states, citing fraud ... more

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