Category: Health
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Why Latino Families Should Prioritize Vaccination in the First 1,000 Days of Life Why Latino Families Should Prioritize Vaccination in the First 1,000 Days of Life
Health April 30, 2025

Why Latino Families Should Prioritize Vaccination in the First 1,000 Days of Life

Protecting babies through maternal immunization can prevent lifelong illness, hospitalization, and even ... more

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Hair-straightening products with formaldehyde can cause uterine cancer Hair-straightening products with formaldehyde can cause uterine cancer
cancer October 20, 2023

Hair-straightening products with formaldehyde can cause uterine cancer

The US FDA has proposed to ban formaldehyde in hair smoothing and ... more

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About one-third of socially vulnerable women missing recommended mammograms, CDC says About one-third of socially vulnerable women missing recommended mammograms, CDC says
Health April 10, 2024

About one-third of socially vulnerable women missing recommended mammograms, CDC says

Thousands of women between ages 50 and 74 are not receiving life-saving ... more

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New prescription drug price hikes disproportionately impact Black and Latino patients New prescription drug price hikes disproportionately impact Black and Latino patients
Health September 27, 2024

New prescription drug price hikes disproportionately impact Black and Latino patients

Prices for prescription pharmaceutical drugs have skyrocketed, disproportionately making them harder for ... 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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US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives
Health March 25, 2025

US cuts to HIV aid will cost millions of lives

US funding cuts will lead to an additional 2,000 new HIV infections ... more

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Are you looking for love? Try mushrooms, according to Trump surgeon general pick Are you looking for love? Try mushrooms, according to Trump surgeon general pick
Health May 15, 2025

Are you looking for love? Try mushrooms, according to Trump surgeon general pick

President Donald Trump's new pick for surgeon general wrote in a recent ... more

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How Trump’s New Medicaid Law Affects Migrants and People with Disabilities How Trump’s New Medicaid Law Affects Migrants and People with Disabilities
Health July 28, 2025

How Trump’s New Medicaid Law Affects Migrants and People with Disabilities

Despite President Donald Trump’s team claiming otherwise, experts say his One Big ... more

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A Global Call: End TikTok’s Toxic, Addictive Content for Children A Global Call: End TikTok’s Toxic, Addictive Content for Children
Health November 26, 2025

A Global Call: End TikTok’s Toxic, Addictive Content for Children

A group of digital activists is set to deliver a message to ... more

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ABORTION: A timeline of the evolution of abortion rights in California ABORTION: A timeline of the evolution of abortion rights in California
Health June 29, 2022

ABORTION: A timeline of the evolution of abortion rights in California

  1850 Crimes and Punishments Act Prohibits abortion except when necessary to save a ... more

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The Power of Walking: Supercharge Your Health and Reduce Disease Risk The Power of Walking: Supercharge Your Health and Reduce Disease Risk
Health July 5, 2023

The Power of Walking: Supercharge Your Health and Reduce Disease Risk

Walking, at any intensity, is good for you. A slow, steady pace ... more

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Why do we hide our illnesses? Why do we hide our illnesses?
Health January 12, 2024

Why do we hide our illnesses?

Why do we hide our illnesses? Mental health experts who work with ... more

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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

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Teen Alcohol Abuse: The Hidden Dangers Every Parent Should Know Teen Alcohol Abuse: The Hidden Dangers Every Parent Should Know
Health April 7, 2025

Teen Alcohol Abuse: The Hidden Dangers Every Parent Should Know

From binge drinking to brain damage, here’s what alcohol is doing to ... more

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Millions of Americans will be left without health insurance under Trump’s tax bill Millions of Americans will be left without health insurance under Trump’s tax bill
Health June 5, 2025

Millions of Americans will be left without health insurance under Trump’s tax bill

The tax and spending bill that Republicans are pushing in the United ... more

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California’s K-12 Schools Often Lack Sufficient Shade: “It’s Hot, and It’s Getting Hotter” California’s K-12 Schools Often Lack Sufficient Shade: “It’s Hot, and It’s Getting Hotter”
Education September 10, 2025

California’s K-12 Schools Often Lack Sufficient Shade: “It’s Hot, and It’s Getting Hotter”

Despite efforts by the state and local school districts, many public schools ... more

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New guidance for treating youth obesity encourages early intervention New guidance for treating youth obesity encourages early intervention
Health January 10, 2023

New guidance for treating youth obesity encourages early intervention

The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday released new guidelines for addressing ... more

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What Can Turmeric Actually Do for Your Health? What Can Turmeric Actually Do for Your Health?
Health September 15, 2023

What Can Turmeric Actually Do for Your Health?

Turmeric has been used as a spice and medicine for thousands of ... more

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Children at risk: Access to food causes Fatty Liver disease Children at risk: Access to food causes Fatty Liver disease
Health March 12, 2024

Children at risk: Access to food causes Fatty Liver disease

Food insecurity has caused a surge in cases of fatty liver disease ... more

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The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question
Health June 7, 2024

The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question

Researchers led by the Cleveland Clinic linked the low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol ... more