Category: Healthcare
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A Half-Cent That Could Save Lives: Why L.A. County’s Small Tax Hike Carries Outsized Stakes A Half-Cent That Could Save Lives: Why L.A. County’s Small Tax Hike Carries Outsized Stakes
Health February 12, 2026

A Half-Cent That Could Save Lives: Why L.A. County’s Small Tax Hike Carries Outsized Stakes

As federal health dollars disappear, L.A. County’s proposed tax hike may determine ... more

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Gen X, Millennials more likely to get cancer, new study shows Gen X, Millennials more likely to get cancer, new study shows
Healthcare August 1, 2024

Gen X, Millennials more likely to get cancer, new study shows

A sweeping new study is widening the lens on a puzzling uptick ... more

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Free COVID tests from government available again Free COVID tests from government available again
Healthcare September 26, 2023

Free COVID tests from government available again

Starting yesterday, Americans can order four free COVID-19 tests from the government ... more

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How Donald Trump’s Immigration Policy Is Worsening the Doctor Shortage How Donald Trump’s Immigration Policy Is Worsening the Doctor Shortage
Health Cover Story April 5, 2026

How Donald Trump’s Immigration Policy Is Worsening the Doctor Shortage

foreign doctors visa freeze US is straining an already fragile healthcare system, ... more

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Fire smoke linked to asthma episodes in kids Fire smoke linked to asthma episodes in kids
Healthcare September 12, 2024

Fire smoke linked to asthma episodes in kids

Smoke from a massive 2018 California wildfire worsened asthma symptoms among Latino ... more

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FDA approves blood test to screen for colon cancer FDA approves blood test to screen for colon cancer
Healthcare July 30, 2024

FDA approves blood test to screen for colon cancer

On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration approved Guardant Health’s blood test, ... more

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Lower-Income Adults Are More Likely to Be Caregivers for Aging Parents and Spouses Lower-Income Adults Are More Likely to Be Caregivers for Aging Parents and Spouses
Healthcare March 2, 2026

Lower-Income Adults Are More Likely to Be Caregivers for Aging Parents and Spouses

New family caregiving trends 2026 data show lower-income adults and women are ... more

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Elder Care in Crisis? Trump’s Immigration Policy Triggers Workforce Shortages Elder Care in Crisis? Trump’s Immigration Policy Triggers Workforce Shortages
Healthcare July 30, 2025

Elder Care in Crisis? Trump’s Immigration Policy Triggers Workforce Shortages

Florida has historically been an oasis for retirees. Nearly a third of ... more

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“El sistema de salud ha ignorado a la comunidad Latina, tenemos que cambiarlo”,- Rosa Vazquez “El sistema de salud ha ignorado a la comunidad Latina, tenemos que cambiarlo”,- Rosa Vazquez
Healthcare January 29, 2024

“El sistema de salud ha ignorado a la comunidad Latina, tenemos que cambiarlo”,- Rosa Vazquez

Tenía tan solo ocho meses cuando Rosa Vazquez viajó desde Guadalajara a ... more

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Dr. Simi plans to come to California Dr. Simi plans to come to California
Business May 28, 2024

Dr. Simi plans to come to California

One of the largest Mexican pharmaceutical companies, Farmacias Similares, plans to enter ... more

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Does this decongestant really work? FDA panel to re-evaluate phenylephrine Does this decongestant really work? FDA panel to re-evaluate phenylephrine
Healthcare September 12, 2023

Does this decongestant really work? FDA panel to re-evaluate phenylephrine

FDA advisers will consider whether an ingredient in commonly used decongestants should ... more

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Dem Surrender to GOP Triggers Healthcare Premium Surge Dem Surrender to GOP Triggers Healthcare Premium Surge
Healthcare November 12, 2025

Dem Surrender to GOP Triggers Healthcare Premium Surge

Millions of Americans hoping for legislative action to prevent their health insurance ... more

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Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing” Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing”
Healthcare February 19, 2024

Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing”

When COVID hit, most office employees could stay home and work from ... more

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Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing” Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing”
Healthcare June 5, 2024

Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing”

“This is not a gift. These people have earned this benefit” </p> <p> </p><br> <p align="center">[buttons ... more

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Dark Days Ahead: Older Californians Face Mounting Daily Expenses Dark Days Ahead: Older Californians Face Mounting Daily Expenses
Healthcare September 2, 2025

Dark Days Ahead: Older Californians Face Mounting Daily Expenses

The struggle for Californians ages 65 and older to pay their day-to-day ... more

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$5 Million Grant Will Expand Mental Health Care at Future Clínica Romero Center in Los Angeles $5 Million Grant Will Expand Mental Health Care at Future Clínica Romero Center in Los Angeles
Health Cover Story March 16, 2026

$5 Million Grant Will Expand Mental Health Care at Future Clínica Romero Center in Los Angeles

Clínica Romero’s new Behavioral Health Center, funded by a $5 million state ... more

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Can’t Afford Health Insurance? Here’s What Californians Should Know Before Skipping Medical Care Can’t Afford Health Insurance? Here’s What Californians Should Know Before Skipping Medical Care
Health Cover Story June 26, 2026

Can’t Afford Health Insurance? Here’s What Californians Should Know Before Skipping Medical Care

As federal subsidies expire, more California families are facing higher premiums or ... more

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