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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

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
151
What ‘Sana Sana’ Really Means: How Latino Healing Traditions Are Shaping Modern Health What ‘Sana Sana’ Really Means: How Latino Healing Traditions Are Shaping Modern Health
Health July 22, 2026

What ‘Sana Sana’ Really Means: How Latino Healing Traditions Are Shaping Modern Health

From family conversations and herbal remedies to modern mental health care, researchers ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Use Reaches Record High in U.S. as Obesity Declines, Gallup Finds GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Use Reaches Record High in U.S. as Obesity Declines, Gallup Finds
Health July 21, 2026

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Use Reaches Record High in U.S. as Obesity Declines, Gallup Finds

More Americans are turning to medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, but experts ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Alzheimer’s and Latino Families: Why Every Older Adult in Los Angeles Needs a Large-Print Contact List Alzheimer’s and Latino Families: Why Every Older Adult in Los Angeles Needs a Large-Print Contact List
Health July 21, 2026

Alzheimer’s and Latino Families: Why Every Older Adult in Los Angeles Needs a Large-Print Contact List

A large-print contact list can help older adults with memory changes stay ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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KFF Poll Shows Americans Worry About Health Program Fraud, But California Families Want Answers About Costs and Access KFF Poll Shows Americans Worry About Health Program Fraud, But California Families Want Answers About Costs and Access
Health July 20, 2026

KFF Poll Shows Americans Worry About Health Program Fraud, But California Families Want Answers About Costs and Access

A new national survey reveals growing concern about healthcare fraud, but the ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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California Heat Safety Tips: How to Prevent Dehydration and Stay Safe During Extreme Heat California Heat Safety Tips: How to Prevent Dehydration and Stay Safe During Extreme Heat
Health July 17, 2026

California Heat Safety Tips: How to Prevent Dehydration and Stay Safe During Extreme Heat

As temperatures rise across California, health experts warn that dehydration can develop ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
219
Dental Care Is Driving the Growth of Cross-Border Healthcare Among Older Americans Dental Care Is Driving the Growth of Cross-Border Healthcare Among Older Americans
Health July 17, 2026

Dental Care Is Driving the Growth of Cross-Border Healthcare Among Older Americans

Dental care has become the most popular reason older Americans travel to ... more

6 mins read
Andrea Perez
225
Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak. Here’s Why California Is Watching Closely Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak. Here’s Why California Is Watching Closely
Consumer Alert July 16, 2026

Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak. Here’s Why California Is Watching Closely

A growing Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
304
FDA Approves First Daily PCSK9 Cholesterol Pill. What Lipfendra Means for California Families and Latino Heart Health FDA Approves First Daily PCSK9 Cholesterol Pill. What Lipfendra Means for California Families and Latino Heart Health
Health July 16, 2026

FDA Approves First Daily PCSK9 Cholesterol Pill. What Lipfendra Means for California Families and Latino Heart Health

The newly approved medication offers a needle-free option for adults with high ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
153
Free Transportation to Medical Appointments: What Latino Patients Need to Know Free Transportation to Medical Appointments: What Latino Patients Need to Know
Health July 15, 2026

Free Transportation to Medical Appointments: What Latino Patients Need to Know

Health Insurance, Medi-Cal, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Healthcare Access, Medical Transportation, California Health, ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
246
Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire: Health Risks From Flies, Rotting Food and Toxic Odors Explained Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire: Health Risks From Flies, Rotting Food and Toxic Odors Explained
Cover Story July 15, 2026

Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire: Health Risks From Flies, Rotting Food and Toxic Odors Explained

Millions of pounds of decomposing food continue to create odors and attract ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
235
How California’s Plastic SB 54 Law Will Affect Latino Communities in Los Angeles How California’s Plastic SB 54 Law Will Affect Latino Communities in Los Angeles
California July 15, 2026

How California’s Plastic SB 54 Law Will Affect Latino Communities in Los Angeles

California's Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), also known as the Plastic Pollution ... more

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
511
Cyclospora Investigation Now Points to Lettuce. What California Families Should Know Cyclospora Investigation Now Points to Lettuce. What California Families Should Know
Cover Story July 13, 2026

Cyclospora Investigation Now Points to Lettuce. What California Families Should Know

Michigan investigators now believe lettuce and salad greens are the leading source ... more

5 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Nearly 6 in 10 Young Women Get Health Advice From Influencers — What It Means for Latinas and Social Media Wellness Trends Nearly 6 in 10 Young Women Get Health Advice From Influencers — What It Means for Latinas and Social Media Wellness Trends
Health July 13, 2026

Nearly 6 in 10 Young Women Get Health Advice From Influencers — What It Means for Latinas and Social Media Wellness Trends

A new Pew Research Center survey shows young women increasingly rely on ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
192
Latino Childhood Obesity Starts Before Kindergarten. California Already Knows How to Prevent It. So Why Isn’t It Happening? Latino Childhood Obesity Starts Before Kindergarten. California Already Knows How to Prevent It. So Why Isn’t It Happening?
Health July 13, 2026

Latino Childhood Obesity Starts Before Kindergarten. California Already Knows How to Prevent It. So Why Isn’t It Happening?

Scientists have spent years identifying what helps prevent childhood obesity, from breastfeeding ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Latino vs. Asian Obesity Rates: How Immigration, Income, and Opportunity Shape Health in America Latino vs. Asian Obesity Rates: How Immigration, Income, and Opportunity Shape Health in America
Health July 12, 2026

Latino vs. Asian Obesity Rates: How Immigration, Income, and Opportunity Shape Health in America

CDC data reveal a large obesity gap between Latino and Asian American ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
194
New Research Suggests the Type of Fat You Eat Matters More Than How Much, Especially for Latinos at Higher Diabetes Risk New Research Suggests the Type of Fat You Eat Matters More Than How Much, Especially for Latinos at Higher Diabetes Risk
Health July 12, 2026

New Research Suggests the Type of Fat You Eat Matters More Than How Much, Especially for Latinos at Higher Diabetes Risk

Emerging studies suggest that fat quality, not simply eating less fat, could ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
215
Alejandro Fernández Opens Up About Depression and Anxiety and Why His Message Could Help Thousands Seek Support Alejandro Fernández Opens Up About Depression and Anxiety and Why His Message Could Help Thousands Seek Support
Entertainment July 11, 2026

Alejandro Fernández Opens Up About Depression and Anxiety and Why His Message Could Help Thousands Seek Support

The Mexican singer's decision to discuss his mental health publicly is helping ... more

5 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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

6 mins read
Andrea Perez
275
Why Extreme Heat Can Make You More Irritable, Anxious, and Angry, According to Science Why Extreme Heat Can Make You More Irritable, Anxious, and Angry, According to Science
Health July 9, 2026

Why Extreme Heat Can Make You More Irritable, Anxious, and Angry, According to Science

Research shows that extreme heat can increase stress, worsen anxiety and depression, ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez

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California Has Spent Billions on Housing. Why Are Latino Families Still Locked Out of Homeownership?
Awiqli Is Here: Fewer Insulin Shots Could Change Diabetes Care, But Can Patients Afford and Access It?
The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central
Dual Citizenship Applications Surge at LA’s Mexican Consulate as Mexican-Heritage Families Seek a Second Passport
The Jury Duty Scam Sweeping LA County and Why It Hits Harder in Immigrant Households

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