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Report reveals increase in tobacco consumption among teenagers Report reveals increase in tobacco consumption among teenagers
Wellness November 29, 2022

Report reveals increase in tobacco consumption among teenagers

A study released today from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ... more

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L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts
Community August 28, 2023

L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved a motion seeking to expand ... more

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Diet Culture can Hurt Kids. Author Urges to Redefine the Word Fat Diet Culture can Hurt Kids. Author Urges to Redefine the Word Fat
Food April 26, 2023

Diet Culture can Hurt Kids. Author Urges to Redefine the Word Fat

By the time they enter kindergarten, most American children believe that being ... more

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California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change gender ID California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change gender ID
LGBTQ August 29, 2023

California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change gender ID

California’s attorney general sued a Southern California school district Monday over its ... more

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Unprecedented Heat Sweeps the Globe: July 3 Sets Alarming Temperature Record Unprecedented Heat Sweeps the Globe: July 3 Sets Alarming Temperature Record
Climate Change July 5, 2023

Unprecedented Heat Sweeps the Globe: July 3 Sets Alarming Temperature Record

Monday, July 3, was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to ... more

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Los Angeles ranked nation’s smoggiest city Los Angeles ranked nation’s smoggiest city
Climate Change April 28, 2025

Los Angeles ranked nation’s smoggiest city

The Los Angeles-Long Beach area ranked as the nation's smoggiest region in ... more

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Layoffs at Bud Light caused by an Influencer and the Dominance of Modelo Especial Layoffs at Bud Light caused by an Influencer and the Dominance of Modelo Especial
Economy July 28, 2023

Layoffs at Bud Light caused by an Influencer and the Dominance of Modelo Especial

Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of Bud Light, announced Thursday that it would ... more

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Report: 9 facts about Americans and marijuana Report: 9 facts about Americans and marijuana
Economy April 11, 2024

Report: 9 facts about Americans and marijuana

The use and possession of marijuana is illegal under U.S. federal law, ... more

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New year, lower insulin costs; more Americans can now get insulin for $35 New year, lower insulin costs; more Americans can now get insulin for
Healthcare January 4, 2024

New year, lower insulin costs; more Americans can now get insulin for $35

More patients on insulin will pay less for the drug this year ... more

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Eggs are getting pricier ahead of the holiday baking season Eggs are getting pricier ahead of the holiday baking season
Economy November 28, 2024

Eggs are getting pricier ahead of the holiday baking season

Egg prices are rising once more as a lingering outbreak of bird ... more

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The elderly caregiving crisis The elderly caregiving crisis
Healthcare October 11, 2024

The elderly caregiving crisis

Kamala Harris' proposal to create a Medicare benefit for long-term home care ... more

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Europeans say NO to American products Europeans say NO to American products
Economy May 6, 2025

Europeans say NO to American products

For motorcycle lovers in Sweden, Harley-Davidson is the hottest brand on the ... more

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Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, hero or villain? good for your health? Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, hero or villain? good for your health?
Health June 14, 2023

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, hero or villain? good for your health?

Beyond the controversy over whether the hero of Eva Longoria's film, Richard ... more

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Syphilis, once nearly eliminated in the United States, continues to resurge Syphilis, once nearly eliminated in the United States, continues to resurge
Health January 30, 2024

Syphilis, once nearly eliminated in the United States, continues to resurge

Syphilis, once nearly eliminated in the United States, continues to resurge, reaching ... more

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How to recycle your Christmas tree: Simple tips for a sustainable goodbye How to recycle your Christmas tree: Simple tips for a sustainable goodbye
Environment December 26, 2024

How to recycle your Christmas tree: Simple tips for a sustainable goodbye

The County of Los Angeles (County) has contracted with waste haulers serving ... more

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Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission
Health May 22, 2024

Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission

The border crossing that separates Tijuana in Mexico from San Diego in ... more

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The largest health care strike in U.S. history could begin this week The largest health care strike in U.S. history could begin this week
Healthcare October 3, 2023

The largest health care strike in U.S. history could begin this week

Just as the Hollywood writers get back to work after 148 days ... more

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FDA updates its definition of “healthy” foods FDA updates its definition of “healthy” foods
Health December 20, 2024

FDA updates its definition of “healthy” foods

Food manufacturers will have to show their products meet a threshold for ... more

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Mayor Bass’ Proposed L.A. Layoffs Will Devastate Latino Workers and Families Mayor Bass’ Proposed L.A. Layoffs Will Devastate Latino Workers and Families
Labor April 22, 2025

Mayor Bass’ Proposed L.A. Layoffs Will Devastate Latino Workers and Families

Mayor Bass’ Budget Targets 1,600 City Jobs—Latino Families Will Pay the Highest ... more