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Fourth Week of Kaiser Strike Sees 31,000 Workers Demand Pay, Staffing as AI Debate Unfolds in California Fourth Week of Kaiser Strike Sees 31,000 Workers Demand Pay, Staffing as AI Debate Unfolds in California
Health February 20, 2026

Fourth Week of Kaiser Strike Sees 31,000 Workers Demand Pay, Staffing as AI Debate Unfolds in California

As the Kaiser Permanente AI strike enters another week, union workers warn ... more

3 mins read
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LA County to Close 7 Public Health Clinics Amid $50M Budget Cuts — Latino Communities Face Disruptions LA County to Close 7 Public Health Clinics Amid $50M Budget Cuts — Latino Communities Face Disruptions
Health February 15, 2026

LA County to Close 7 Public Health Clinics Amid $50M Budget Cuts — Latino Communities Face Disruptions

Vaccination, STI and TB services will shift to six remaining sites and ... more

3 mins read
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Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Faces a Substance Use Disorder Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Faces a Substance Use Disorder
Health February 15, 2026

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Faces a Substance Use Disorder

SAMHSA’s 2024 national survey reveals overlapping alcohol, drug, marijuana, and opioid disorders ... more

3 mins read
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Prostate Cancer’s Most Ignored Warning Sign: Subtle Urinary Changes Many Men Dismiss Prostate Cancer’s Most Ignored Warning Sign: Subtle Urinary Changes Many Men Dismiss
Health February 13, 2026

Prostate Cancer’s Most Ignored Warning Sign: Subtle Urinary Changes Many Men Dismiss

Health experts warn that persistent urinary changes are often overlooked, delaying diagnosis ... more

2 mins read
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A Half-Cent That Could Save Lives: Why L.A. County’s Small Tax Hike Carries Outsized Stakes A Half-Cent That Could Save Lives: Why L.A. County’s Small Tax Hike Carries Outsized Stakes
Health February 12, 2026

A Half-Cent That Could Save Lives: Why L.A. County’s Small Tax Hike Carries Outsized Stakes

As federal health dollars disappear, L.A. County’s proposed tax hike may determine ... more

4 mins read
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America, We Have a New Problem: Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Alcohol America, We Have a New Problem: Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Alcohol
Health February 10, 2026

America, We Have a New Problem: Daily Marijuana Use Surpasses Alcohol

New federal data shows near-daily cannabis use now exceeds daily drinking, reshaping ... more

3 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Inside California Hospitals, Immigrant Families Face a New Fear: Could Seeking Care Expose Them to ICE? Inside California Hospitals, Immigrant Families Face a New Fear: Could Seeking Care Expose Them to ICE?
Health Cover Story February 9, 2026

Inside California Hospitals, Immigrant Families Face a New Fear: Could Seeking Care Expose Them to ICE?

After a federal court ruling expanded ICE access to Medi-Cal data, hospitals ... more

3 mins read
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Autism Isn’t “Mostly Boys.” A Major 2026 Study Explains What Girls — and Families — Have Been Missing Autism Isn’t “Mostly Boys.” A Major 2026 Study Explains What Girls — and Families — Have Been Missing
Health February 8, 2026

Autism Isn’t “Mostly Boys.” A Major 2026 Study Explains What Girls — and Families — Have Been Missing

A landmark BMJ study finds autism diagnosis rates even out by adulthood, ... more

3 mins read
Roaldo
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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

3 mins read
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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

3 mins read
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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

3 mins read
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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

3 mins read
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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

3 mins read
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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

3 mins read
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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

3 mins read
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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

3 mins read
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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

3 mins read
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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

3 mins read
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Kaiser Nurses Strike Disrupts Care Across Los Angeles: What Latino Patients Need to Know—and How to Prepare Kaiser Nurses Strike Disrupts Care Across Los Angeles: What Latino Patients Need to Know—and How to Prepare
Health Cover Story January 26, 2026

Kaiser Nurses Strike Disrupts Care Across Los Angeles: What Latino Patients Need to Know—and How to Prepare

As staffing shortages fuel walkouts across California and Hawaii, patients face delays, ... more

3 mins read
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Why Lime Is More Than Flavor in Latino Kitchens — and What Science Says About Its Health Benefits Why Lime Is More Than Flavor in Latino Kitchens — and What Science Says About Its Health Benefits
Health January 25, 2026

Why Lime Is More Than Flavor in Latino Kitchens — and What Science Says About Its Health Benefits

From tacos to fruit bowls, lime isn’t just flavor — it’s a ... more

3 mins read
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