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New Colon Cancer Screening Options Could Help More Latino Californians Get Tested Without a Colonoscopy New Colon Cancer Screening Options Could Help More Latino Californians Get Tested Without a Colonoscopy
Health May 27, 2026

New Colon Cancer Screening Options Could Help More Latino Californians Get Tested Without a Colonoscopy

The American Cancer Society’s new guidelines add blood-based and expanded at-home testing ... more

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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

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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

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ABORTION: A timeline of the evolution of abortion rights in California ABORTION: A timeline of the evolution of abortion rights in California
Health June 29, 2022

ABORTION: A timeline of the evolution of abortion rights in California

  1850 Crimes and Punishments Act Prohibits abortion except when necessary to save a ... more

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The Power of Walking: Supercharge Your Health and Reduce Disease Risk The Power of Walking: Supercharge Your Health and Reduce Disease Risk
Health July 5, 2023

The Power of Walking: Supercharge Your Health and Reduce Disease Risk

Walking, at any intensity, is good for you. A slow, steady pace ... more

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Why do we hide our illnesses? Why do we hide our illnesses?
Health January 12, 2024

Why do we hide our illnesses?

Why do we hide our illnesses? Mental health experts who work with ... more

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LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods
Health April 29, 2024

LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched a new tool ... more

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It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage
Health November 8, 2024

It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage

Enrollment for Covered California—the state’s health insurance marketplace—has begun and this year, ... more

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Clínica Romero: Providing Health Services and Help with Nutrition to Those Who Need it Clínica Romero: Providing Health Services and Help with Nutrition to Those Who Need it
Health January 31, 2025

Clínica Romero: Providing Health Services and Help with Nutrition to Those Who Need it

Health is a human right. Everyone is entitled to it, regaradless of ... more

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Teen Alcohol Abuse: The Hidden Dangers Every Parent Should Know Teen Alcohol Abuse: The Hidden Dangers Every Parent Should Know
Health April 7, 2025

Teen Alcohol Abuse: The Hidden Dangers Every Parent Should Know

From binge drinking to brain damage, here’s what alcohol is doing to ... more

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Clínica Romero: Preparing the Future Physicians Clínica Romero: Preparing the Future Physicians
Health June 20, 2025

Clínica Romero: Preparing the Future Physicians

  One of Clínica Romero’s missions is to provide quality healthcare to underserved ... more

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Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage — Everyone Can Renew, No Matter Your Immigration Status Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage — Everyone Can Renew, No Matter Your Immigration Status
California September 18, 2025

Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage — Everyone Can Renew, No Matter Your Immigration Status

Unauthorized non-citizens (also called “undocumented immigrants”) may or may not be eligible ... more

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Medical Tourism in Tijuana: Why Rising Insurance Costs Are Pushing Angelinos to Look South Medical Tourism in Tijuana: Why Rising Insurance Costs Are Pushing Angelinos to Look South
Health January 6, 2026

Medical Tourism in Tijuana: Why Rising Insurance Costs Are Pushing Angelinos to Look South

  As health insurance premiums surge in California, more Los Angeles residents—including Latino ... more

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New Study Links Herbicide Exposure to Early Colon Cancer Risk. What Latino Workers Need to Know Now New Study Links Herbicide Exposure to Early Colon Cancer Risk. What Latino Workers Need to Know Now
Consumer Alert April 21, 2026

New Study Links Herbicide Exposure to Early Colon Cancer Risk. What Latino Workers Need to Know Now

Herbicide exposure colon cancer risk is drawing new scrutiny as research links ... more

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Yes, Men Can Get Postpartum Depression. About 1 in 10 New Fathers Experience It Yes, Men Can Get Postpartum Depression. About 1 in 10 New Fathers Experience It
Health June 17, 2026

Yes, Men Can Get Postpartum Depression. About 1 in 10 New Fathers Experience It

Experts say paternal postpartum depression affects millions of fathers worldwide, yet many ... more

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California Has a Plan for Its Medicaid Funding Fight. But Can It Replace Billions in Medicaid Money? California Has a Plan for Its Medicaid Funding Fight. But Can It Replace Billions in Medicaid Money?
Health July 23, 2026

California Has a Plan for Its Medicaid Funding Fight. But Can It Replace Billions in Medicaid Money?

California has tools to soften the impact of delayed Medicaid payments, but ... more

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California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean? California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean?
2026 Proposition August 18, 2026

California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean?

Proposition 38 would let California borrow $8.4 billion for immunology and immunotherapy ... more

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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

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