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Increases in health insurance are ‘eating’ workers’ salaries Increases in health insurance are ‘eating’ workers’ salaries
Healthcare January 17, 2024

Increases in health insurance are ‘eating’ workers’ salaries

Families with workplace health insurance may have missed out on $125,000 in ... more

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Crisis: Mental Health Issues Among Youth in California Post Pandemic are Up Crisis: Mental Health Issues Among Youth in California Post Pandemic are Up
Mental Health September 26, 2022

Crisis: Mental Health Issues Among Youth in California Post Pandemic are Up

Low grades, increased problems related to depression and suicide attempts are just ... more

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Trump Declares War on Imported Medicines — Low-Income LA Residents Caught in the Crossfire Trump Declares War on Imported Medicines — Low-Income LA Residents Caught in the Crossfire
Healthcare April 15, 2025

Trump Declares War on Imported Medicines — Low-Income LA Residents Caught in the Crossfire

New tariffs could send prescription drug prices spiraling out of reach for ... more

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“Mental health is like the skin. We only pay attention to it when we get burned.” “Mental health is like the skin. We only pay attention to it when we get burned.”
Mental Health May 24, 2023

“Mental health is like the skin. We only pay attention to it when we get burned.”

  Dr. Ilan Shapiro firmly believes that the Latino community is undergoing a ... more

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Mounjaro Gains Ground on Ozempic to Treat Diabetes Mounjaro Gains Ground on Ozempic to Treat Diabetes
Health July 15, 2023

Mounjaro Gains Ground on Ozempic to Treat Diabetes

Over the last year, the injectable diabetes medication Ozempic steamrolled through TikTok, ... more

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Teenagers’ Dangerous Social Media Habits and Mental Health Concerns Teenagers’ Dangerous Social Media Habits and Mental Health Concerns
Mental Health July 5, 2023

Teenagers’ Dangerous Social Media Habits and Mental Health Concerns

In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of ... more

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Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men
Health February 2, 2024

Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men

Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, when ... more

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California’s Mental Health Services Act Undergoes Major Reforms: What You Need to Know California’s Mental Health Services Act Undergoes Major Reforms: What You Need to Know
Mental Health September 16, 2023

California’s Mental Health Services Act Undergoes Major Reforms: What You Need to Know

Lawmakers signed off on a major legislature overhaul of California's Mental Health ... 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

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Disillusionment and anxiety are common feelings among young Americans Disillusionment and anxiety are common feelings among young Americans
Mental Health January 30, 2024

Disillusionment and anxiety are common feelings among young Americans

The current generation of young Americans feels particularly apprehensive, new polling shows ... more

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Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California
Health December 27, 2024

Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California

The first open enrollment deadline for Covered California, the California health insurance ... more

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When saying ‘please’ is more strategic than magic When saying ‘please’ is more strategic than magic
Mental Health May 17, 2024

When saying ‘please’ is more strategic than magic

By kindergarten age, most children have been taught that “please” is a ... 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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Are children better off when one parent has a job or when both do? Are children better off when one parent has a job or when both do?
Education May 1, 2025

Are children better off when one parent has a job or when both do?

In the United States, 43% of teenagers say children are better off ... more

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New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back
Health May 21, 2025

New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

Two research studies published this month add important data to the fierce ... more

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Traveling this Christmas? Prepare for the increase in traffic in L.A. Traveling this Christmas? Prepare for the increase in traffic in L.A.
LA December 15, 2022

Traveling this Christmas? Prepare for the increase in traffic in L.A.

More Americans are making up for lost time during the coronavirus pandemic ... more

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PRIMA Tiny Chip Implant Brings Hope to Millions Losing Sight PRIMA Tiny Chip Implant Brings Hope to Millions Losing Sight
Health October 24, 2025

PRIMA Tiny Chip Implant Brings Hope to Millions Losing Sight

A two-millimeter AI-powered chip developed by Stanford and European researchers helps patients ... more

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California DMV expands digital driver’s license program: How to sign up California DMV expands digital driver’s license program: How to sign up
LA September 6, 2023

California DMV expands digital driver’s license program: How to sign up

Ever wish you had your driver's license on your phone? If you ... more

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Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky Announces New Interim Housing Project at 2377 Midvale Ave Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky Announces New Interim Housing Project at 2377 Midvale Ave
Housing March 26, 2024

Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky Announces New Interim Housing Project at 2377 Midvale Ave

LOS ANGELES - Today, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky unveiled plans ... more

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Finding shelter may someday be a click away Finding shelter may someday be a click away
LA July 29, 2024

Finding shelter may someday be a click away

Billions of dollars have been spent on efforts to get homeless people ... more