Category: Health
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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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California Just Did What Big Pharma Wouldn’t: $11 Insulin Is Now Available California Just Did What Big Pharma Wouldn’t: $11 Insulin Is Now Available
Health February 5, 2026

California Just Did What Big Pharma Wouldn’t: $11 Insulin Is Now Available

For the first time in U.S. history, a state is directly selling ... more

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Measles Cases Climb in California Amid Warnings of Outbreak at ICE Detention Center Measles Cases Climb in California Amid Warnings of Outbreak at ICE Detention Center
Health February 5, 2026

Measles Cases Climb in California Amid Warnings of Outbreak at ICE Detention Center

Public health experts warn that weakened surveillance, misinformation, and delayed response are ... more

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The Painkillers Many of Us Rely On May Be Keeping Back Pain Alive The Painkillers Many of Us Rely On May Be Keeping Back Pain Alive
Health February 4, 2026

The Painkillers Many of Us Rely On May Be Keeping Back Pain Alive

New research suggests common anti-inflammatory drugs offer short-term relief—but may raise the ... more

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Why Hair Falls Out in the Shower—and When It’s Actually a Warning Sign Why Hair Falls Out in the Shower—and When It’s Actually a Warning Sign
Health February 4, 2026

Why Hair Falls Out in the Shower—and When It’s Actually a Warning Sign

  Dermatologists say what looks alarming in the drain is often biology at ... 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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A New Household Risk: Rising Child Overdoses Linked to Popular Weight-Loss Drugs A New Household Risk: Rising Child Overdoses Linked to Popular Weight-Loss Drugs
Health February 3, 2026

A New Household Risk: Rising Child Overdoses Linked to Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro become common in American homes, ... 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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Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults — and Latino Communities Are Being Left Behind on Screening Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults — and Latino Communities Are Being Left Behind on Screening
Health January 28, 2026

Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults — and Latino Communities Are Being Left Behind on Screening

American Cancer Society data shows early-onset colorectal cancer is increasing while Latino ... more

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Why Winter Is Drying Out Your Eyes — and How to Find Real Relief Why Winter Is Drying Out Your Eyes — and How to Find Real Relief
Health January 27, 2026

Why Winter Is Drying Out Your Eyes — and How to Find Real Relief

Cold air, indoor heating, and screen time create a perfect storm for ... more

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Why Half of Americans Are Trying to Lose Weight Why Half of Americans Are Trying to Lose Weight
Health January 22, 2026

Why Half of Americans Are Trying to Lose Weight

New West Health–Gallup data shows a persistent gap between how Americans view ... more

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Syphilis Is Surging in California—and a Critical Drug Shortage Is Putting Latino Families at Risk Syphilis Is Surging in California—and a Critical Drug Shortage Is Putting Latino Families at Risk
Health January 22, 2026

Syphilis Is Surging in California—and a Critical Drug Shortage Is Putting Latino Families at Risk

Record infections, rising congenital cases, and a penicillin shortage expose deep gaps ... more

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Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care
Health January 21, 2026

Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care

New American Heart Association data reveals persistent heart attack risks and unequal ... more

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New California Law Expands IVF Coverage — and Could Reduce Barriers for Latino Families New California Law Expands IVF Coverage — and Could Reduce Barriers for Latino Families
Health January 19, 2026

New California Law Expands IVF Coverage — and Could Reduce Barriers for Latino Families

Senate Bill 729 requires many health plans to cover infertility care, ... more

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Why Gallstones Hit Women Harder — and What Doctors Say Increases the Risk Why Gallstones Hit Women Harder — and What Doctors Say Increases the Risk
Health January 19, 2026

Why Gallstones Hit Women Harder — and What Doctors Say Increases the Risk

Doctors point to hormones, pregnancy, and biology—not lifestyle myths Gallstones are one of ... more

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As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure
Health January 18, 2026

As ACA Subsidies End, California’s Latino Coverage Gains Face New Pressure

Early 2026 data raise affordability concerns for millions of Californians For more than ... more

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What New Research Really Says About Tylenol Use During Pregnancy What New Research Really Says About Tylenol Use During Pregnancy
Health January 17, 2026

What New Research Really Says About Tylenol Use During Pregnancy

Large sibling studies and a 2026 Lancet review find earlier concerns were ... more

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More Aggressive Flu Is Spreading Across California, Pushing Hospitals to the Brink More Aggressive Flu Is Spreading Across California, Pushing Hospitals to the Brink
Health January 16, 2026

More Aggressive Flu Is Spreading Across California, Pushing Hospitals to the Brink

Health officials confirm a mutated H3N2 strain is driving record hospitalizations, raising ... more