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Online scammers duping 20% of the U.S. adults they encounter Online scammers duping 20% of the U.S. adults they encounter
Crime October 3, 2024

Online scammers duping 20% of the U.S. adults they encounter

One in five American adults who have encountered online scams have ended ... more

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The first proof of the Vipassana existence The first proof of the Vipassana existence
Wellness February 24, 2023

The first proof of the Vipassana existence

The second day arrived. I got up, scared. S.N. Goenka had warned us ... more

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Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Hits New All-Time Low in US Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Hits New All-Time Low in US
Wellness April 28, 2023

Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Hits New All-Time Low in US

U.S. Cigarette smoking dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 ... more

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New Research Suggests that Gentle Touch Could Help Stop Nail-Biting New Research Suggests that Gentle Touch Could Help Stop Nail-Biting
Wellness July 22, 2023

New Research Suggests that Gentle Touch Could Help Stop Nail-Biting

For people who can't stop biting their nails or picking at their ... more

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53% of Americans report interacting with dead relatives in dreams or other ways 53% of Americans report interacting with dead relatives in dreams or other ways
Religion August 24, 2023

53% of Americans report interacting with dead relatives in dreams or other ways

Many Americans report that their relationships with loved ones continue past death ... more

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Uncovering the Hidden Suicide Toll: Suicidal Rates among L.G.B.T.Q. Ignored Uncovering the Hidden Suicide Toll: Suicidal Rates among L.G.B.T.Q. Ignored
LGBTQ June 2, 2023

Uncovering the Hidden Suicide Toll: Suicidal Rates among L.G.B.T.Q. Ignored

Studies of L.G.B.T.Q. people show they have high rates of suicidal thoughts ... more

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Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality
Art December 15, 2023

Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality

From taking ballet classes as a young girl in Chicago, Kristin Sakoda ... more

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It’s the time of year when New Year’s resolutions are made – and sometimes broken It’s the time of year when New Year’s resolutions are made – and sometimes broken
Culture January 30, 2024

It’s the time of year when New Year’s resolutions are made – and sometimes broken

Three-in-ten Americans report making at least one resolution this year, with half ... more

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The heat is rising, and UCLA research is helping L.A. answer The heat is rising, and UCLA research is helping L.A. answer
Climate Change August 18, 2023

The heat is rising, and UCLA research is helping L.A. answer

As Southern California braces for more heat waves this summer, the city ... more

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Barbie, Ken and Wednesday Addams costumes are out. Ghosts and zombies are in Barbie, Ken and Wednesday Addams costumes are out. Ghosts and zombies are in
Halloween October 21, 2023

Barbie, Ken and Wednesday Addams costumes are out. Ghosts and zombies are in

Halloween this year is tricky for actors on strike, under new union ... more

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CD1 receives funds to alleviate housing problem CD1 receives funds to alleviate housing problem
Eunisses Hernandez October 14, 2024

CD1 receives funds to alleviate housing problem

Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez announced that her office secured over $6 million dollars ... more

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Medi-Cal Expansion is a Benefit to the Entire Health Care System, Expert Says Medi-Cal Expansion is a Benefit to the Entire Health Care System, Expert Says
Healthcare February 26, 2024

Medi-Cal Expansion is a Benefit to the Entire Health Care System, Expert Says

Medi-Cal expansion, the state’s health insurance program for extremely low-income people, to ... more

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California’s Medi-Cal Faces $3.44 Billion Shortfall: What’s Behind the Budget Crisis? California’s Medi-Cal Faces $3.44 Billion Shortfall: What’s Behind the Budget Crisis?
Healthcare March 13, 2025

California’s Medi-Cal Faces $3.44 Billion Shortfall: What’s Behind the Budget Crisis?

Exploring the financial strains of Medi-Cal, from undocumented immigrant coverage to rising ... more

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As obesity rates rise in the U.S. and worldwide, new weight-loss drugs emerge in popularity As obesity rates rise in the U.S. and worldwide, new weight-loss drugs emerge in popularity
Health March 26, 2024

As obesity rates rise in the U.S. and worldwide, new weight-loss drugs emerge in popularity

Obesity affects roughly 42% of U.S. adults, according to the Centers for ... more

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New prescription drug price hikes disproportionately impact Black and Latino patients New prescription drug price hikes disproportionately impact Black and Latino patients
Health September 27, 2024

New prescription drug price hikes disproportionately impact Black and Latino patients

Prices for prescription pharmaceutical drugs have skyrocketed, disproportionately making them harder for ... more

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Which foods sold in US have Red No. 3 dye? Some Valentine’s candies among them Which foods sold in US have Red No. 3 dye? Some Valentine’s candies among them
Health January 16, 2025

Which foods sold in US have Red No. 3 dye? Some Valentine’s candies among them

A food dye that gives candy, frosting, cookies and even some ingested ... more

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Why Narcolepsy Often Goes Undiagnosed for Years—and What You Need to Know About Symptoms, treatment & Hope. Why Narcolepsy Often Goes Undiagnosed for Years—and What You Need to Know About Symptoms, treatment & Hope.
Health April 4, 2025

Why Narcolepsy Often Goes Undiagnosed for Years—and What You Need to Know About Symptoms, treatment & Hope.

Experts explain how misdiagnosis, stigma, and silent symptoms delay Narcolepsy treatment—and what ... more

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Only 1 in 5 homebuyers in California can afford to buy a medium single-family Only 1 in 5 homebuyers in California can afford to buy a medium single-family
Housing August 16, 2023

Only 1 in 5 homebuyers in California can afford to buy a medium single-family

Fewer than 1 in 5 homebuyers in California - around 16% - ... more

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Undocumented students ask judges to keep protections against deportation Undocumented students ask judges to keep protections against deportation
DACA October 11, 2024

Undocumented students ask judges to keep protections against deportation

Immigrants who grew up in the United States after being brought here ... more