Category: Health
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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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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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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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U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Are Falling, but Fentanyl Still Devastates Latino and California Communities U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Are Falling, but Fentanyl Still Devastates Latino and California Communities
Health May 26, 2026

U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Are Falling, but Fentanyl Still Devastates Latino and California Communities

New federal data shows overdose deaths declining nationwide, but synthetic opioids like ... 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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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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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’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’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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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 Pushes Psychedelic Drug Research as Overdose Crisis in Latino Communities is Unclear Trump Pushes Psychedelic Drug Research as Overdose Crisis in Latino Communities is Unclear
Health April 18, 2026

Trump Pushes Psychedelic Drug Research as Overdose Crisis in Latino Communities is Unclear

The psychedelic drug research executive order aims to fast-track therapies for PTSD ... 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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Trump Administration Releases Medicaid Work Requirement Rules: Who Must Comply and Who Is Exempt Trump Administration Releases Medicaid Work Requirement Rules: Who Must Comply and Who Is Exempt
Health June 1, 2026

Trump Administration Releases Medicaid Work Requirement Rules: Who Must Comply and Who Is Exempt

Federal guidance outlines work, education, training, and community service requirements for certain ... more

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Today’s Kids Are Eating More Junk Food and Moving Less—Latino Children Are Hit Hardest Today’s Kids Are Eating More Junk Food and Moving Less—Latino Children Are Hit Hardest
Health February 26, 2026

Today’s Kids Are Eating More Junk Food and Moving Less—Latino Children Are Hit Hardest

New federal data show Latino childhood obesity rates are climbing to historic ... more

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Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California
Health December 27, 2024

Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California

The first open enrollment deadline for Covered California, the California health insurance ... more

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Things you need to know about the ‘Eris’ COVID-19 variant Things you need to know about the ‘Eris’ COVID-19 variant
Health August 15, 2023

Things you need to know about the ‘Eris’ COVID-19 variant

Omicron has spawned yet another sub-variant that appears to be more infectious ... more

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They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs
Health May 19, 2026

They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs

Health officials warn that engineered stone countertops are fueling a fast-moving silicosis ... more

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These Hobbies Can Cause a Surprising Amount of Damage To Your Teeth These Hobbies Can Cause a Surprising Amount of Damage To Your Teeth
Health January 6, 2025

These Hobbies Can Cause a Surprising Amount of Damage To Your Teeth

Many people like eating popcorn. Sitting down to watch a movie, a ... more

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