Category: Health
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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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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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Project 2025: A Health System Threat for Latinos Project 2025: A Health System Threat for Latinos
Health January 2, 2025

Project 2025: A Health System Threat for Latinos

A coalition of advocacy groups has warned Latinos about how they could ... more

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Vida Mobile Appeals for Donations in the Face of the Danger of Running Out of Funds in January Vida Mobile Appeals for Donations in the Face of the Danger of Running Out of Funds in January
Health December 31, 2024

Vida Mobile Appeals for Donations in the Face of the Danger of Running Out of Funds in January

In a previous interview, Ana Ruiz confided to Parriva the reason for ... more

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Don’t Let Candy Destroy Your Tooth Health This Holiday Season Don’t Let Candy Destroy Your Tooth Health This Holiday Season
Health December 31, 2024

Don’t Let Candy Destroy Your Tooth Health This Holiday Season

It’s obvious why so many children love the holidays. After all, who ... 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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California on State of Emergency. How Serious is Bird Flu Virus? California on State of Emergency. How Serious is Bird Flu Virus?
Health December 27, 2024

California on State of Emergency. How Serious is Bird Flu Virus?

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of ... more

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Clínica Romero turns into Winter Wonderland Clínica Romero turns into Winter Wonderland
Health December 23, 2024

Clínica Romero turns into Winter Wonderland

The organization that’s been helping the community for over 50 years holds ... more

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Latino population faces abysmal oral health outcomes: What can be done? Latino population faces abysmal oral health outcomes: What can be done?
Health December 20, 2024

Latino population faces abysmal oral health outcomes: What can be done?

The Latino population has accounted for 56% of the US population growth ... more

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FDA updates its definition of “healthy” foods FDA updates its definition of “healthy” foods
Health December 20, 2024

FDA updates its definition of “healthy” foods

Food manufacturers will have to show their products meet a threshold for ... more

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California declares emergency over bird flu outbreak California declares emergency over bird flu outbreak
Health December 19, 2024

California declares emergency over bird flu outbreak

California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Wednesday over the ... more

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Maite Villareal: Helping Latinos Become Doctors Maite Villareal: Helping Latinos Become Doctors
Health December 18, 2024

Maite Villareal: Helping Latinos Become Doctors

Becoming a doctor requires dedication, hard work, and resilience. On the way ... more

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In time for the holidays: US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade In time for the holidays: US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade
Health December 16, 2024

In time for the holidays: US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade

For the first time in over a decade, obesity rates in the ... more

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Fewer kids are getting their flu shots so far this year Fewer kids are getting their flu shots so far this year
Health December 13, 2024

Fewer kids are getting their flu shots so far this year

Childhood flu shots is down so far this season in every state ... more

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Experts release 2025 dietary recommendations: less red meat, and avoidance of salty and sugary foods Experts release 2025 dietary recommendations: less red meat, and avoidance of salty and sugary foods
Health December 12, 2024

Experts release 2025 dietary recommendations: less red meat, and avoidance of salty and sugary foods

The fresh recommendations build on existing evidence that foods like red meat, ... more

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Zul Surani: Medical trials, the path to new medications and treatments Zul Surani: Medical trials, the path to new medications and treatments
Health December 6, 2024

Zul Surani: Medical trials, the path to new medications and treatments

The pain medication you’re currently taking, the treatment you’re undertaking, and the ... more

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Here’s How to Recover After Big Holiday Meals Here’s How to Recover After Big Holiday Meals
Health November 28, 2024

Here’s How to Recover After Big Holiday Meals

The holiday season is a time for indulgent meals with festive favorites ... more

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Dr. Zyss: “Men don’t want to be looked at as being sick in society” Dr. Zyss: “Men don’t want to be looked at as being sick in society”
Health November 22, 2024

Dr. Zyss: “Men don’t want to be looked at as being sick in society”

A “macho” attitude, cultural and societal beliefs, and a distrust of doctors ... more

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60% of Americans say they probably won’t get an updated COVID-19 vaccine 60% of Americans say they probably won’t get an updated COVID-19 vaccine
Health November 20, 2024

60% of Americans say they probably won’t get an updated COVID-19 vaccine

Six-in-ten Americans say they will probably not get an updated 2024-25 COVID-19 ... more

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Food Insecurity and Type 2 Diabetes Among Latinos Food Insecurity and Type 2 Diabetes Among Latinos
Health November 14, 2024

Food Insecurity and Type 2 Diabetes Among Latinos

A group of smiling women of Latino descent interact outdoors around a ... more