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The psychology behind liking spicy food and pain The psychology behind liking spicy food and pain
Healthcare August 14, 2024

The psychology behind liking spicy food and pain

Whether the spice they seek is fiery or acidic and sour, humans ... more

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Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn’t panic Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn’t panic
cancer March 14, 2023

Men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer shouldn’t panic

Researchers have found long-term evidence that actively monitoring localized prostate cancer is ... more

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Diabetes: “Amputations are an unnecessary consequence of this devastating disease” Diabetes: “Amputations are an unnecessary consequence of this devastating disease”
Health January 22, 2024

Diabetes: “Amputations are an unnecessary consequence of this devastating disease”

For decades, the American medical establishment has known how to manage diabetes. ... more

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Another war in Los Angeles: Mosquito vs Mosquito Another war in Los Angeles: Mosquito vs Mosquito
Health May 9, 2024

Another war in Los Angeles: Mosquito vs Mosquito

In Los Angeles, those who wage war on mosquitoes are adding a ... more

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Experts release 2025 dietary recommendations: less red meat, and avoidance of salty and sugary foods Experts release 2025 dietary recommendations: less red meat, and avoidance of salty and sugary foods
Health December 12, 2024

Experts release 2025 dietary recommendations: less red meat, and avoidance of salty and sugary foods

The fresh recommendations build on existing evidence that foods like red meat, ... more

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How Americans view alcohol’s benefits and risks How Americans view alcohol’s benefits and risks
Health March 13, 2025

How Americans view alcohol’s benefits and risks

Alcohol and personal health have been in the news lately amid a ... more

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First-time homebuyer? Take advantage of the state’s down-payment assistance First-time homebuyer? Take advantage of the state’s down-payment assistance
Housing October 15, 2024

First-time homebuyer? Take advantage of the state’s down-payment assistance

A down-payment program is offering a whopper of an opportunity for first-time ... more

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Student loans: What does Biden proposed? What can you do to help? Next steps… Student loans: What does Biden proposed? What can you do to help? Next steps…
Economy August 29, 2022

Student loans: What does Biden proposed? What can you do to help? Next steps…

Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will forgive $10,000 in federal student ... more

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Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year
Economy November 25, 2024

Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year

You may not know it by looking at sticker prices in grocery ... more

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Call it the McRecession: Low- and middle-income consumers are increasingly shying away from fast-food restaurants Call it the McRecession: Low- and middle-income consumers are increasingly shying away from fast-food restaurants
Economy May 2, 2025

Call it the McRecession: Low- and middle-income consumers are increasingly shying away from fast-food restaurants

The McRecession hits fast food chains Call it the McRecession. Low- and middle-income consumers ... more

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The dilemma: Immigration policy or economic growth? The dilemma: Immigration policy or economic growth?
Labor April 29, 2024

The dilemma: Immigration policy or economic growth?

Plummeting fertility rates and major demographic shifts are expected to slow U.S. ... more

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More Americans are Seeking Mental Health Treatment: Latinos Still Behind More Americans are Seeking Mental Health Treatment: Latinos Still Behind
Mental Health July 17, 2023

More Americans are Seeking Mental Health Treatment: Latinos Still Behind

The facts: Latinos: An estimated 33% of Latinx adults with mental illness receive ... more

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Friends first, Americans place primary importance on strengthening a close core Friends first, Americans place primary importance on strengthening a close core
Mental Health October 12, 2023

Friends first, Americans place primary importance on strengthening a close core

Americans place a lot of importance on friends. In fact, 61% of ... more

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Americans’ views of offensive speech aren’t necessarily clear-cut Americans’ views of offensive speech aren’t necessarily clear-cut
Mental Health August 14, 2024

Americans’ views of offensive speech aren’t necessarily clear-cut

About six-in-ten U.S. adults (62%) say that “people being too easily offended ... more

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Tragedy in an Uber: Three young Latinas die in a terrible accident Tragedy in an Uber: Three young Latinas die in a terrible accident
LA August 29, 2023

Tragedy in an Uber: Three young Latinas die in a terrible accident

They took all possible precautions. Last Saturday, three young people went out ... more

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LA leads nation in dog attacks on postal carriers with 65 in 2023 LA leads nation in dog attacks on postal carriers with 65 in 2023
LA May 31, 2024

LA leads nation in dog attacks on postal carriers with 65 in 2023

Los Angeles led the nation in the number of reported dog attacks ... more

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Low enrollment in Catholic schools Low enrollment in Catholic schools
Education March 12, 2024

Low enrollment in Catholic schools

Parents and students of St. Agnes and St. Teresa Avila were saddened ... more

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American students rank behind other international students in mathematics American students rank behind other international students in mathematics
Education December 13, 2024

American students rank behind other international students in mathematics

American students turned in grim results on the latest international test of ... more