Category: Posts
422
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

585
Sport Programs are More Important than Ever for Kids’ Mental Health Sport Programs are More Important than Ever for Kids’ Mental Health
Mental Health May 23, 2023

Sport Programs are More Important than Ever for Kids’ Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has been harmful to kids’ mental health, but participation ... more

743
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

694
Many Fear the Art of Doing Nothing Many Fear the Art of Doing Nothing
Mental Health July 3, 2023

Many Fear the Art of Doing Nothing

Doing nothing, just glancing at the horizon while the waves of the ... more

702
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

477
More people are pessimistic than optimistic about the future of the family More people are pessimistic than optimistic about the future of the family
Mental Health September 16, 2023

More people are pessimistic than optimistic about the future of the family

Trends in marriage and fertility along with shifting social norms and important ... more

472
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

512
81% of Americans said divorce is morally acceptable 81% of Americans said divorce is morally acceptable
Mental Health January 28, 2024

81% of Americans said divorce is morally acceptable

Divorce has become a major life milestone replete with specialized parties, large ... more

644
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

274
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

564
The Alarm Over Social Media Is Getting Through to Teens The Alarm Over Social Media Is Getting Through to Teens
Mental Health April 23, 2025

The Alarm Over Social Media Is Getting Through to Teens

Rising rates of poor mental health among youth have been called a ... more

681
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

601
Karen Bass declares a state of emergency on homelessness in L.A. Karen Bass declares a state of emergency on homelessness in L.A.
LA December 12, 2022

Karen Bass declares a state of emergency on homelessness in L.A.

Karen Bass was sworn in as the first female mayor of Los ... more

333
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

434
Julio Urías does it again, is arrested for the second incident of domestic violence Julio Urías does it again, is arrested for the second incident of domestic violence
LA September 5, 2023

Julio Urías does it again, is arrested for the second incident of domestic violence

After Julio Urías was arrested in May 2019 on suspicion of domestic ... more

319
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

539
Newsom Will Order California Officials to Remove Homeless Encampments Newsom Will Order California Officials to Remove Homeless Encampments
LA July 25, 2024

Newsom Will Order California Officials to Remove Homeless Encampments

Gov. Gavin Newsom will order California officials on Thursday to begin dismantling ... more

366
PROPOSITION 3 PROPOSITION 3
Propositions October 8, 2024

PROPOSITION 3

Language in the California Constitution would be updated to match who currently ... more