Tag: California health
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Carolina Reyes and Xavier Becerra: The Woman Behind the Political Journey and a Story of Her Own Carolina Reyes and Xavier Becerra: The Woman Behind the Political Journey and a Story of Her Own
2026 Races October 14, 2026

Carolina Reyes and Xavier Becerra: The Woman Behind the Political Journey and a Story of Her Own

The California physician has built a career treating high-risk pregnancies and addressing ... more

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When Depression in Older Adults Looks Like Something Else When Depression in Older Adults Looks Like Something Else
Health October 10, 2026

When Depression in Older Adults Looks Like Something Else

Depression in older adults can show up as fatigue, physical pain, sleep ... more

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Heart Disease Is Ahead of Cancer Among Latino Californians. But That’s Not the Whole Story. Heart Disease Is Ahead of Cancer Among Latino Californians. But That’s Not the Whole Story.
California September 29, 2026

Heart Disease Is Ahead of Cancer Among Latino Californians. But That’s Not the Whole Story.

A new American Heart Association scientific statement says cardiovascular disease became the ... more

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California Sees Elevated COVID Activity as Late Summer Wave Eases Nationwide California Sees Elevated COVID Activity as Late Summer Wave Eases Nationwide
California September 28, 2026

California Sees Elevated COVID Activity as Late Summer Wave Eases Nationwide

  The late-summer COVID wave is losing momentum nationally, but wastewater, hospitalizations and ... more

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FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know
Consumer Alert September 24, 2026

FDA Approves Once-Weekly Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes: What Patients Should Know

Onswik could reduce basal-insulin injections from daily to weekly, but patients still ... more

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A New Enamel-Repair Technology Is Now Being Tested in People A New Enamel-Repair Technology Is Now Being Tested in People
Consumer Alert September 22, 2026

A New Enamel-Repair Technology Is Now Being Tested in People

A technology that rebuilt damaged enamel in laboratory testing has entered a ... more

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West Nile reaches 100 cases in L.A. County: What residents should know now West Nile reaches 100 cases in L.A. County: What residents should know now
California September 22, 2026

West Nile reaches 100 cases in L.A. County: What residents should know now

Los Angeles County has reported 100 West Nile virus infections and five ... more

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Nearly Half of Latina Women Say Health Problems Are Costing Them at Work Nearly Half of Latina Women Say Health Problems Are Costing Them at Work
Community & Society September 21, 2026

Nearly Half of Latina Women Say Health Problems Are Costing Them at Work

New Gallup-Pivotal research finds Hispanic women report work and career impacts from ... more

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How Sugar and Diabetes Are Fueling a Dialysis Crisis in Los Angeles Latino Communities How Sugar and Diabetes Are Fueling a Dialysis Crisis in Los Angeles Latino Communities
Health September 21, 2026

How Sugar and Diabetes Are Fueling a Dialysis Crisis in Los Angeles Latino Communities

Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney failure, and Latino communities face ... more

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The Mental Health Gap No One’s Talking About: Why Latinos Are Undertreated for Depression The Mental Health Gap No One’s Talking About: Why Latinos Are Undertreated for Depression
Health September 10, 2026

The Mental Health Gap No One’s Talking About: Why Latinos Are Undertreated for Depression

As Washington debates whether Americans are taking too many psychiatric medications, Latino ... more

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738 Caregivers Are Losing Their Jobs. Is This the Final Blow for California’s Latinos? 738 Caregivers Are Losing Their Jobs. Is This the Final Blow for California’s Latinos?
California September 9, 2026

738 Caregivers Are Losing Their Jobs. Is This the Final Blow for California’s Latinos?

Three Medi-Cal managed-care plans are ending a home-care service in January. The ... more

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UCLA’s Medi-Cal Contract Ended. 9,000 Patients Now Face an Uncertain Future and Latinos May Carry a Large Share of the Impact UCLA’s Medi-Cal Contract Ended. 9,000 Patients Now Face an Uncertain Future and Latinos May Carry a Large Share of the Impact
Health September 5, 2026

UCLA’s Medi-Cal Contract Ended. 9,000 Patients Now Face an Uncertain Future and Latinos May Carry a Large Share of the Impact

A one-year transition agreement protects some existing patients, but the UCLA–Health Care ... more

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High Blood Pressure Is Quietly Catching Up With Latino Adults. What the New Study Found High Blood Pressure Is Quietly Catching Up With Latino Adults. What the New Study Found
Health September 1, 2026

High Blood Pressure Is Quietly Catching Up With Latino Adults. What the New Study Found

A 12-year study of more than 9,000 Hispanic and Latino adults found ... more

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Before the Blisters: The Shingles Warning Sign Many People Miss Before the Blisters: The Shingles Warning Sign Many People Miss
Health August 29, 2026

Before the Blisters: The Shingles Warning Sign Many People Miss

The painful rash isn't always the first warning. Here's what to watch ... more

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FDA Approves Rasonque for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: What Patients and Families Should Know FDA Approves Rasonque for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: What Patients and Families Should Know
cancer August 27, 2026

FDA Approves Rasonque for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: What Patients and Families Should Know

The new once-daily pill nearly doubled median survival in a major trial. ... more

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The New Alzheimer’s Blood Test: What Changes for California Patients in 2026 The New Alzheimer’s Blood Test: What Changes for California Patients in 2026
Health August 25, 2026

The New Alzheimer’s Blood Test: What Changes for California Patients in 2026

A new FDA-cleared Roche test expands blood-based Alzheimer’s assessment across primary and ... more

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Awiqli Is Here: Fewer Insulin Shots Could Change Diabetes Care, But Can Patients Afford and Access It? Awiqli Is Here: Fewer Insulin Shots Could Change Diabetes Care, But Can Patients Afford and Access It?
Health August 23, 2026

Awiqli Is Here: Fewer Insulin Shots Could Change Diabetes Care, But Can Patients Afford and Access It?

The first FDA-approved once-weekly basal insulin is entering the U.S. market. For ... more

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Lettuce Is Back on the Menu: What Californians Need to Know After the Cyclospora Outbreak Lettuce Is Back on the Menu: What Californians Need to Know After the Cyclospora Outbreak
Health August 20, 2026

Lettuce Is Back on the Menu: What Californians Need to Know After the Cyclospora Outbreak

Federal officials say consumers do not need to avoid lettuce generally, while ... more

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2026 California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean? 2026 California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean?
2026 Proposition August 18, 2026

2026 California Proposition 38 Explained: What Would $8.4 Billion for Medical Research Mean?

Proposition 38 would let California borrow $8.4 billion for immunology and immunotherapy ... more

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