Category: Health
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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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Keeping you and your baby healthy before and after birth Keeping you and your baby healthy before and after birth
Health October 29, 2024

Keeping you and your baby healthy before and after birth

According to the CDC, babies of mothers who do not get prenatal ... 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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January and February, the worst for the flu, RSV and Covid-19 January and February, the worst for the flu, RSV and Covid-19
Health January 8, 2024

January and February, the worst for the flu, RSV and Covid-19

January and February are expected to be the worst for flu, RSV ... more

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Jamey Corey: Helping patients and saving lives Jamey Corey: Helping patients and saving lives
Health October 16, 2024

Jamey Corey: Helping patients and saving lives

Growing up in Winchester, Virginia,  used to do the rounds with her ... more

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It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage
Health November 8, 2024

It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage

Enrollment for Covered California—the state’s health insurance marketplace—has begun and this year, ... more

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Is Your Partner’s Snoring a Health Risk? Experts Debunk the Internet’s Loudest Myths Is Your Partner’s Snoring a Health Risk? Experts Debunk the Internet’s Loudest Myths
Health April 12, 2025

Is Your Partner’s Snoring a Health Risk? Experts Debunk the Internet’s Loudest Myths

From tennis balls to jaw devices, discover what science actually says about ... more

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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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Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it! Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it!
Food January 10, 2023

Is Latin food healthy? It depends on how you prepare it!

Having a hearty appetite has long been perceived at Latino tables as ... more

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Is coffee nutritious or harmful? Is coffee nutritious or harmful?
Health November 3, 2023

Is coffee nutritious or harmful?

For many people, enjoying a freshly brewed cup of coffee first thing ... more

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Introducing solid food to babies ages 6 months and up Introducing solid food to babies ages 6 months and up
Health November 1, 2024

Introducing solid food to babies ages 6 months and up

Average healthy babies will triple their weight by the first birthday. In ... more