Category: Health
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WHO Says Nearly Half of Dementia Cases May Be Preventable. What California Families Should Know WHO Says Nearly Half of Dementia Cases May Be Preventable. What California Families Should Know
Health July 23, 2026

WHO Says Nearly Half of Dementia Cases May Be Preventable. What California Families Should Know

New global guidelines highlight exercise, healthy eating, chronic disease management, cleaner air ... more

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WHO reports record number of mothers dying due to pregnancy or childbirth WHO reports record number of mothers dying due to pregnancy or childbirth
Health February 24, 2023

WHO reports record number of mothers dying due to pregnancy or childbirth

There's been virtually no progress in reducing the number of women who ... more

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WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency
Health August 15, 2024

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency

The World Health Organization declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere ... more

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Which foods sold in US have Red No. 3 dye? Some Valentine’s candies among them Which foods sold in US have Red No. 3 dye? Some Valentine’s candies among them
Health January 16, 2025

Which foods sold in US have Red No. 3 dye? Some Valentine’s candies among them

A food dye that gives candy, frosting, cookies and even some ingested ... more

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When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers? When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers?
Economy November 28, 2025

When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers?

Family and friends are back at home and work following the holiday ... more

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When Fear Keeps People From the ER, Los Angeles Has More Than an Immigration Problem When Fear Keeps People From the ER, Los Angeles Has More Than an Immigration Problem
Health October 5, 2026

When Fear Keeps People From the ER, Los Angeles Has More Than an Immigration Problem

A new USC study found emergency-room visits by foreign-born patients fell more ... more

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What’s the Healthiest Bread? A Guide to Smart Choices Backed by Science What’s the Healthiest Bread? A Guide to Smart Choices Backed by Science
Health July 15, 2025

What’s the Healthiest Bread? A Guide to Smart Choices Backed by Science

Bread is a staple in many households, often enjoyed daily as part ... more

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What’s Behind the Drop? US Alcohol Consumption Reaches Historic Low What’s Behind the Drop? US Alcohol Consumption Reaches Historic Low
Health August 15, 2025

What’s Behind the Drop? US Alcohol Consumption Reaches Historic Low

Americans are drinking less, a new Gallup poll suggests. Data from a national ... 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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What is the “right” age to get your child a smartphone? What is the “right” age to get your child a smartphone?
Health December 2, 2025

What is the “right” age to get your child a smartphone?

Researchers found higher rates of depression, poor sleep and obesity among tweens ... more

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What HHS’s New Food Ingredient Rules Could Mean for the Foods You Buy What HHS’s New Food Ingredient Rules Could Mean for the Foods You Buy
Health August 11, 2026

What HHS’s New Food Ingredient Rules Could Mean for the Foods You Buy

The FDA is proposing mandatory reporting for ingredients companies classify as “generally ... more

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What Harvard’s Happiness Research Missed About Latinos and Why Los Angeles Families May Already Know the Answer What Harvard’s Happiness Research Missed About Latinos and Why Los Angeles Families May Already Know the Answer
Health May 1, 2026

What Harvard’s Happiness Research Missed About Latinos and Why Los Angeles Families May Already Know the Answer

Harvard researchers say close relationships are the strongest predictor of long-term happiness ... more

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What Happens When You Don’t Sleep Enough? 10 Alarming Effects You Need to Know What Happens When You Don’t Sleep Enough? 10 Alarming Effects You Need to Know
Health April 15, 2025

What Happens When You Don’t Sleep Enough? 10 Alarming Effects You Need to Know

From brain fog to chronic illness, see how sleep deprivation takes a ... more

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What Happens After You Quit Smoking? Science Shows Your Body Begins Repairing Itself What Happens After You Quit Smoking? Science Shows Your Body Begins Repairing Itself
Health July 24, 2026

What Happens After You Quit Smoking? Science Shows Your Body Begins Repairing Itself

New research reveals the remarkable ways the lungs, heart, and blood vessels ... more

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What Can Turmeric Actually Do for Your Health? What Can Turmeric Actually Do for Your Health?
Health September 15, 2023

What Can Turmeric Actually Do for Your Health?

Turmeric has been used as a spice and medicine for thousands of ... more

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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

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West Nile reaches 100 cases in L.A. County: What residents should know now West Nile reaches 100 cases in L.A. County: What residents should know now
California September 22, 2026

West Nile reaches 100 cases in L.A. County: What residents should know now

Los Angeles County has reported 100 West Nile virus infections and five ... more

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Wendy Carrillo Said Her DUI Was a Wake-Up Call For Her. Her Bill Tries to Help Students Wendy Carrillo Said Her DUI Was a Wake-Up Call For Her. Her Bill Tries to Help Students
Education January 6, 2025

Wendy Carrillo Said Her DUI Was a Wake-Up Call For Her. Her Bill Tries to Help Students

California public school students will get additional coursework on the harms of ... more

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Weight Regain After Stopping GLP-1 Drugs: What Ozempic’s Long-Term Science Now Shows Weight Regain After Stopping GLP-1 Drugs: What Ozempic’s Long-Term Science Now Shows
FYI January 11, 2026

Weight Regain After Stopping GLP-1 Drugs: What Ozempic’s Long-Term Science Now Shows

Weight regain after stopping GLP-1 drugs raises new questions about obesity care, ... more

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Weight Loss Drugs: If You are Over 65… Think Twice About Using Them Weight Loss Drugs: If You are Over 65… Think Twice About Using Them
Health July 20, 2023

Weight Loss Drugs: If You are Over 65… Think Twice About Using Them

There are few constants within the world of weight loss, but one ... more

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