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Majority of Hispanics have type O blood, many look for it Majority of Hispanics have type O blood, many look for it
Health March 8, 2023

Majority of Hispanics have type O blood, many look for it

Hispanics are the fastest growing part of the United States population, yet ... more

1 min read
Parriva
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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

6 mins read
Francisco Castro
849
Lung Cancer, a Danger for Young Women Lung Cancer, a Danger for Young Women
cancer October 14, 2023

Lung Cancer, a Danger for Young Women

Over the last several decades, the rates of new cases of lung ... more

2 mins read
Parriva
620
COVID cases increase in Los Angeles County mask mandate could return COVID cases increase in Los Angeles County mask mandate could return
COVID December 3, 2022

COVID cases increase in Los Angeles County mask mandate could return

Los Angeles County may soon reimpose indoor mask mandates as COVID-19 cases ... more

2 mins read
Parriva
828
Loneliness increases the chances of developing Parkinson disease Loneliness increases the chances of developing Parkinson disease
Health October 4, 2023

Loneliness increases the chances of developing Parkinson disease

Loneliness has many consequences in people’s lives. Numerous studies have shown that ... more

2 mins read
Parriva
1,038
Liliana Sedano, “cancer visits me all the time, it’s like that uncle you don’t want around but keeps showing up” Liliana Sedano, “cancer visits me all the time, it’s like that uncle you don’t want around but keeps showing up”
Community October 6, 2023

Liliana Sedano, “cancer visits me all the time, it’s like that uncle you don’t want around but keeps showing up”

  "Are you going to give up? That's not what you taught us. ... more

11 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
615
Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
Health May 9, 2024

Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

It’s wine time. Beer Thirty. Happy hour. Five o’clock somewhere. Maybe it’s also ... more

1 min read
Parriva
624
Legislators strike back over rise in eating disorders Legislators strike back over rise in eating disorders
Health March 24, 2023

Legislators strike back over rise in eating disorders

There is an increasing trend in cases against eating disorders, and legislators ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
101
New Heart Guidelines Could Save Lives: How Latinos Can Lower LDL Early New Heart Guidelines Could Save Lives: How Latinos Can Lower LDL Early
Health March 14, 2026

New Heart Guidelines Could Save Lives: How Latinos Can Lower LDL Early

Updated recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association ... more

3 mins read
Parriva
266
Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care
Health January 21, 2026

Latinos and Heart Attacks: Lower Death Rates, Persistent Risks, and Unequal Care

New American Heart Association data reveals persistent heart attack risks and unequal ... more

3 mins read
Parriva
653
Latinos have higher rates of kidney dialysis infection Latinos have higher rates of kidney dialysis infection
Health February 7, 2023

Latinos have higher rates of kidney dialysis infection

Preventable bloodstream infections related to kidney failure treatment are more common in ... more

1 min read
Parriva
883
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

3 mins read
Parriva
657
Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks
cancer March 28, 2025

Latino Men Are Facing a Silent Killer by Consuming Sugary Drinks

High consumption of sodas and energy drinks may be fueling a rise ... more

3 mins read
Parriva
1,028
Latino Health & Cancer: Understanding Risks, Myths, and Solutions Latino Health & Cancer: Understanding Risks, Myths, and Solutions
Health February 28, 2025

Latino Health & Cancer: Understanding Risks, Myths, and Solutions

The proverb "A lie can travel halfway around the world while the ... more

5 mins read
Parriva
176
Caregiving in California: Love, Duty, and the Hidden Cost Families Carry Caregiving in California: Love, Duty, and the Hidden Cost Families Carry
Health February 20, 2026

Caregiving in California: Love, Duty, and the Hidden Cost Families Carry

  New research shows Latino family caregiving in California is sustaining the ... more

3 mins read
Parriva
469
Latinas would benefit from good nutrition to combat high blood pressure Latinas would benefit from good nutrition to combat high blood pressure
Health April 25, 2024

Latinas would benefit from good nutrition to combat high blood pressure

For pregnant Latinas, food choices could reduce the risk of preeclampsia, a ... more

2 mins read
Parriva
192
Latina Women Face High Heart Attack Risk Even With Lower Artery Plaque Latina Women Face High Heart Attack Risk Even With Lower Artery Plaque
Health February 25, 2026

Latina Women Face High Heart Attack Risk Even With Lower Artery Plaque

New research highlights sex-specific cardiovascular risks and underscores the urgent need for ... more

3 mins read
Parriva
1,008
Latina women account for 29 percent of the 24,000 new breast cancer cases diagnosed each year Latina women account for 29 percent of the 24,000 new breast cancer cases diagnosed each year
cancer October 5, 2023

Latina women account for 29 percent of the 24,000 new breast cancer cases diagnosed each year

Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women ... more

2 mins read
Parriva
644
LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods
Health April 29, 2024

LACDPH dissects the health of L.A. neighborhoods

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health launched a new tool ... more

2 mins read
Parriva
320
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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