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California will restart checking Medi-Cal eligibility California will restart checking Medi-Cal eligibility
Healthcare March 22, 2023

California will restart checking Medi-Cal eligibility

California will soon restart its annual eligibility review for people enrolled in ... more

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Prescriptions for weight loss drugs discriminate against Medicare and Medicaid patients Prescriptions for weight loss drugs discriminate against Medicare and Medicaid patients
Healthcare August 6, 2024

Prescriptions for weight loss drugs discriminate against Medicare and Medicaid patients

Prescriptions for blockbuster drugs that treat diabetes, obesity and heart disease are ... 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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The trends of 2024 to get in shape The trends of 2024 to get in shape
Health January 9, 2024

The trends of 2024 to get in shape

Every year, fitness experts respond to various surveys to predict the trends ... more

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Women in their 40s and older should get a mammogram every other year Women in their 40s and older should get a mammogram every other year
Health May 1, 2024

Women in their 40s and older should get a mammogram every other year

Women should get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40, ... more

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60% of Americans say they probably won’t get an updated COVID-19 vaccine 60% of Americans say they probably won’t get an updated COVID-19 vaccine
Health November 20, 2024

60% of Americans say they probably won’t get an updated COVID-19 vaccine

Six-in-ten Americans say they will probably not get an updated 2024-25 COVID-19 ... more

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How Urethritis Affects Latino Men: Prevention, Symptoms, and Medical Care How Urethritis Affects Latino Men: Prevention, Symptoms, and Medical Care
Health March 12, 2025

How Urethritis Affects Latino Men: Prevention, Symptoms, and Medical Care

Seeking early medical treatment for urethritis is crucial to prevent the infection ... more

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Most Californians back healthcare access for undocumented residents Most Californians back healthcare access for undocumented residents
Health May 1, 2025

Most Californians back healthcare access for undocumented residents

Amid an escalating federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants, a majority of Californians ... more

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Renting in Los Angeles: A Not-So-Pretty Picture Renting in Los Angeles: A Not-So-Pretty Picture
Housing September 23, 2024

Renting in Los Angeles: A Not-So-Pretty Picture

Renting? Nearly a year ago, Councilman Hugo Martinez-Soto introduced a motion with ... more

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The Dark Side of Social Media:  47% of Americans Report Experiencing Harassment The Dark Side of Social Media:  47% of Americans Report Experiencing Harassment
Social Media June 29, 2023

The Dark Side of Social Media: 47% of Americans Report Experiencing Harassment

More than half of Americans say they have experienced hate or harassment ... more

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How to Stop Sweating So Much How to Stop Sweating So Much
Tips July 18, 2023

How to Stop Sweating So Much

FACTS: About three percent of the U.S. population, or about 7.8 million people, ... more

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New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry
Economy March 29, 2023

New California gas price law another defeat for oil industry

It was just a few weeks ago that California Gov. Gavin Newsom ... more

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Against forecasts, American families report economic gains after the pandemic Against forecasts, American families report economic gains after the pandemic
Economy October 20, 2023

Against forecasts, American families report economic gains after the pandemic

The pandemic-era actions of the government prevented a spiral of declining asset ... more

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LA Faces Major Budget Deficit – What It Means for Residents & City Services LA Faces Major Budget Deficit – What It Means for Residents & City Services
Economy March 11, 2025

LA Faces Major Budget Deficit – What It Means for Residents & City Services

Los Angeles is facing a significant budget crisis, raising concerns about the ... more

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Patient frustration due to strike at Kaiser Permanente; Operations were rescheduled, chemotherapy treatments were canceled Patient frustration due to strike at Kaiser Permanente; Operations were rescheduled, chemotherapy treatments were canceled
Healthcare October 5, 2023

Patient frustration due to strike at Kaiser Permanente; Operations were rescheduled, chemotherapy treatments were canceled

FACTS: 23% of Kaiser Permanente employees are Hispanic or Latino. Operations were rescheduled, chemotherapy ... more

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LA County prepares libraries for strike this week LA County prepares libraries for strike this week
Culture April 28, 2025

LA County prepares libraries for strike this week

Temporary interruptions or library closures across Los Angeles County could be possible ... more

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Rates of Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness are Rising in Young People Rates of Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness are Rising in Young People
Mental Health May 6, 2023

Rates of Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness are Rising in Young People

Back in 2017, psychologist Jean Twenge set off a firestorm in the ... more

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How Founders of Fast-Growth Companies Make Time for Balance and Self-Care How Founders of Fast-Growth Companies Make Time for Balance and Self-Care
Mental Health September 2, 2023

How Founders of Fast-Growth Companies Make Time for Balance and Self-Care

No, not employee wellness. No benefit plan needed. We're talking about you, ... more

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The Need for Annual Mental Health Checkups The Need for Annual Mental Health Checkups
Mental Health January 22, 2024

The Need for Annual Mental Health Checkups

The annual physical is a staple. Kids are required to do it ... more

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Video game addiction among teenagers Video game addiction among teenagers
Mental Health May 10, 2024

Video game addiction among teenagers

85% of U.S. Teens say they play video games, and about four-in-ten ... more