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A ‘quiet’ liver disease is on the rise in Hispanic people A ‘quiet’ liver disease is on the rise in Hispanic people
Health March 7, 2023

A ‘quiet’ liver disease is on the rise in Hispanic people

Hispanic Americans are disproportionately diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH, ... more

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Culture Affects How Latinos Experience Pain Culture Affects How Latinos Experience Pain
Health January 12, 2024

Culture Affects How Latinos Experience Pain

Latinos tend to be more sensitive to pain than Whites. Yet they ... more

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Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes? Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?
Health May 8, 2024

Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?

Sharp-eyed grocery shoppers may notice new labels in the dairy aisle touting ... more

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Families Hit With ‘Back-to-School Tax’ as Trump Tariffs Raise Prices Families Hit With ‘Back-to-School Tax’ as Trump Tariffs Raise Prices
Education August 15, 2025

Families Hit With ‘Back-to-School Tax’ as Trump Tariffs Raise Prices

Families of students across the United States are facing significantly higher prices ... more

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LAUSD in Chaos: School Board Must Be Held Accountable LAUSD in Chaos: School Board Must Be Held Accountable
Education March 18, 2026

LAUSD in Chaos: School Board Must Be Held Accountable

The Los Angeles Unified School District faces a $1.6 billion deficit, forcing ... more

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Measles has returned to Southern California; here’s what you need to know Measles has returned to Southern California; here’s what you need to know
Health March 13, 2025

Measles has returned to Southern California; here’s what you need to know

  Measles? That’s a disease medical science conquered long ago, right? Not quite right. ... more

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One Reason the Push for Diversity in Medicine is Lagging One Reason the Push for Diversity in Medicine is Lagging
Latinos May 11, 2023

One Reason the Push for Diversity in Medicine is Lagging

For decades, leading medical organizations have been trying to diversify the ranks ... more

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Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinos September 23, 2023

Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins in the United States each year ... more

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FDA Restrictions Could Push COVID Shot Prices to $225 FDA Restrictions Could Push COVID Shot Prices to 5
Health August 29, 2025

FDA Restrictions Could Push COVID Shot Prices to $225

Millions of Americans may struggle to find Covid-19 vaccines this fall, and ... more

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Cancer Survival Reaches 70%, but Latino Communities Still Face Uneven Risks Cancer Survival Reaches 70%, but Latino Communities Still Face Uneven Risks
Health January 13, 2026

Cancer Survival Reaches 70%, but Latino Communities Still Face Uneven Risks

Cancer survival rates are improving nationwide, but preventable gaps in screening and ... more

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Gerardo Cabanillas: A Success Story Gerardo Cabanillas: A Success Story
Latinos May 1, 2024

Gerardo Cabanillas: A Success Story

The Innocence Center is an independent non-profit law firm dedicated to freeing ... more

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How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Health — and How to Protect Yourself How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Health — and How to Protect Yourself
Health March 8, 2026

How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Health — and How to Protect Yourself

The "spring forward" shift of Daylight Saving Time disrupts circadian rhythms, increasing ... more

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Evictions have a more devastating effect on children Evictions have a more devastating effect on children
Housing October 3, 2023

Evictions have a more devastating effect on children

The Americans most at risk of eviction are babies and toddlers, according ... more

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Fernando, the immortal: Dodgers reveal jersey patch to honor pitching legend Fernando, the immortal: Dodgers reveal jersey patch to honor pitching legend
Latinos October 25, 2024

Fernando, the immortal: Dodgers reveal jersey patch to honor pitching legend

When the Dodgers hit the field for the first game of the ... more

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Jaime Jarrín: “It wouldn’t surprise me to have someone come to my door and ask for my papers” Jaime Jarrín: “It wouldn’t surprise me to have someone come to my door and ask for my papers”
California June 25, 2025

Jaime Jarrín: “It wouldn’t surprise me to have someone come to my door and ask for my papers”

Even for legendary Dodgers announcer Jaime Jarrin, who's called Southern California home ... more