Category: Health
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Is Pumpkin Good for You? Is Pumpkin Good for You?
Health October 29, 2023

Is Pumpkin Good for You?

Is pumpkin good for you? Pumpkins are more than a seasonal decoration ... more

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Colon and rectal cancers are increasing among people younger than 50 Colon and rectal cancers are increasing among people younger than 50
cancer April 11, 2024

Colon and rectal cancers are increasing among people younger than 50

A report published by the American Cancer Society in January suggests that ... more

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Horchata Flavor? How the Tobacco Industry is Targeting the Latino Community Horchata Flavor? How the Tobacco Industry is Targeting the Latino Community
Health September 27, 2024

Horchata Flavor? How the Tobacco Industry is Targeting the Latino Community

One of the biggest concerns of community groups is about how the ... 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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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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Understanding and Managing Asthma: Beyond the Inhaler Understanding and Managing Asthma: Beyond the Inhaler
Health May 16, 2025

Understanding and Managing Asthma: Beyond the Inhaler

Learn how to identify asthma triggers, prevent flare-ups, and choose the right ... 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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The flu season is here and they alert the authorities about a possible epidemic. Get vaccinated now! The flu season is here and they alert the authorities about a possible epidemic. Get vaccinated now!
Health October 25, 2022

The flu season is here and they alert the authorities about a possible epidemic. Get vaccinated now!

US health officials are becoming increasingly concerned about this year's flu season ... more

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Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic & Saxenda: Suicidal Thoughts Raise Concerns Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic & Saxenda: Suicidal Thoughts Raise Concerns
Health July 11, 2023

Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic & Saxenda: Suicidal Thoughts Raise Concerns

The European Medicines Agency is investigating Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Ozempic and ... more

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Culture Affects How Latinos Experience Pain Culture Affects How Latinos Experience Pain
Health January 12, 2024

Culture Affects How Latinos Experience Pain

Latinos tend to be more sensitive to pain than Whites. Yet they ... more

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The rate of cesarean births in the U.S. has gone up, again The rate of cesarean births in the U.S. has gone up, again
Health April 30, 2024

The rate of cesarean births in the U.S. has gone up, again

About one in three births in the U.S. are C-sections, according to ... more

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Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines
Health November 12, 2024

Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines

If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, ... more

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Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage — Everyone Can Renew, No Matter Your Immigration Status Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage — Everyone Can Renew, No Matter Your Immigration Status
California September 18, 2025

Keep Your Medi-Cal Coverage — Everyone Can Renew, No Matter Your Immigration Status

Unauthorized non-citizens (also called “undocumented immigrants”) may or may not be eligible ... more

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Few things you should know about diabetes Few things you should know about diabetes
Health January 11, 2023

Few things you should know about diabetes

Why it is important to know more about diabetes for Latinos About 13 ... more

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Effective Decongestants: Alternatives to Phenylephrine and Sudafed Effective Decongestants: Alternatives to Phenylephrine and Sudafed
Health September 16, 2023

Effective Decongestants: Alternatives to Phenylephrine and Sudafed

Walk down the cold and flu aisle in any drug store and ... more

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Craving snacks after a meal? It might be food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite Craving snacks after a meal? It might be food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite
Health March 19, 2024

Craving snacks after a meal? It might be food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite

People who find themselves rummaging around in the refrigerator for a snack ... more

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FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front
Health June 10, 2024

FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to propose a change to ... 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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How Urethritis Affects Latino Men: Prevention, Symptoms, and Medical Care How Urethritis Affects Latino Men: Prevention, Symptoms, and Medical Care
Health March 12, 2025

How Urethritis Affects Latino Men: Prevention, Symptoms, and Medical Care

Seeking early medical treatment for urethritis is crucial to prevent the infection ... more