Tag: California health
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What Happens After You Quit Smoking? Science Shows Your Body Begins Repairing Itself What Happens After You Quit Smoking? Science Shows Your Body Begins Repairing Itself
Health July 24, 2026

What Happens After You Quit Smoking? Science Shows Your Body Begins Repairing Itself

New research reveals the remarkable ways the lungs, heart, and blood vessels ... more

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New Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Colon Cancer Risk in Younger Adults by 45% New Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Colon Cancer Risk in Younger Adults by 45%
cancer July 8, 2026

New Study Finds Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Colon Cancer Risk in Younger Adults by 45%

A major JAMA Oncology study links diets heavy in ultra-processed foods to ... more

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Trump Changed the Childhood Vaccine Schedule. What California Parents Need to Know Trump Changed the Childhood Vaccine Schedule. What California Parents Need to Know
Health August 10, 2026

Trump Changed the Childhood Vaccine Schedule. What California Parents Need to Know

The White House is calling for fewer routine childhood immunizations and separate ... more

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Supreme Court Ruling Could Lower Prescription Drug Costs by Protecting Generic Competition Supreme Court Ruling Could Lower Prescription Drug Costs by Protecting Generic Competition
Health Cover Story July 1, 2026

Supreme Court Ruling Could Lower Prescription Drug Costs by Protecting Generic Competition

The unanimous decision protects a long-standing FDA pathway that allows generic drugmakers ... more

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Sleep Apnea Is Hitting Latino Families Harder Than Many Realize, Major NIH Study Finds Sleep Apnea Is Hitting Latino Families Harder Than Many Realize, Major NIH Study Finds
Health May 28, 2026

Sleep Apnea Is Hitting Latino Families Harder Than Many Realize, Major NIH Study Finds

Researchers say millions of Latinos may be living with undiagnosed sleep apnea ... more

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They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs
Health May 19, 2026

They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs

Health officials warn that engineered stone countertops are fueling a fast-moving silicosis ... more

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Latino Men Face Higher Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer. A New PROTEUS Trial  Offers Hope Latino Men Face Higher Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer. A New PROTEUS Trial  Offers Hope
Health May 31, 2026

Latino Men Face Higher Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer. A New PROTEUS Trial Offers Hope

A major international study found that adding apalutamide to hormone therapy before ... more

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Pregnancy Billing Is Changing in 2027: What the New AMA Rules Could Mean for California Families Pregnancy Billing Is Changing in 2027: What the New AMA Rules Could Mean for California Families
Health June 4, 2026

Pregnancy Billing Is Changing in 2027: What the New AMA Rules Could Mean for California Families

The biggest overhaul of maternity billing in decades could affect insurance costs, ... more

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The Most Dangerous Time for New Mothers Isn’t Childbirth. It’s the Year After. The Most Dangerous Time for New Mothers Isn’t Childbirth. It’s the Year After.
Health August 7, 2026

The Most Dangerous Time for New Mothers Isn’t Childbirth. It’s the Year After.

Most pregnancy-related deaths happen after mothers leave the hospital. Here's what California ... more

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Doctors Say Many New Moms Hide Postpartum OCD Symptoms Out of Fear and Shame Doctors Say Many New Moms Hide Postpartum OCD Symptoms Out of Fear and Shame
Health May 15, 2026

Doctors Say Many New Moms Hide Postpartum OCD Symptoms Out of Fear and Shame

Intrusive thoughts, compulsive checking, and intense fear after childbirth may signal postpartum ... more

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New Breast Cancer Drugs Are Changing Treatment. Here’s When They May Work Better Than Chemotherapy New Breast Cancer Drugs Are Changing Treatment. Here’s When They May Work Better Than Chemotherapy
cancer June 25, 2026

New Breast Cancer Drugs Are Changing Treatment. Here’s When They May Work Better Than Chemotherapy

Precision medicines are helping some breast cancer patients live longer with fewer ... more

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Why Mental Health Screenings in Spanish Could Help More Families Get Care Earlier Why Mental Health Screenings in Spanish Could Help More Families Get Care Earlier
Health August 1, 2026

Why Mental Health Screenings in Spanish Could Help More Families Get Care Earlier

New research suggests that improving mental health screening in Spanish could help ... more

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Medicare Begins Covering Weight-Loss Medications: Who Qualifies and How the New Program Will Work Medicare Begins Covering Weight-Loss Medications: Who Qualifies and How the New Program Will Work
Health July 1, 2026

Medicare Begins Covering Weight-Loss Medications: Who Qualifies and How the New Program Will Work

A new Medicare pilot program opens access to popular weight-loss medications for ... more

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Trump Administration Releases Medicaid Work Requirement Rules: Who Must Comply and Who Is Exempt Trump Administration Releases Medicaid Work Requirement Rules: Who Must Comply and Who Is Exempt
Health June 1, 2026

Trump Administration Releases Medicaid Work Requirement Rules: Who Must Comply and Who Is Exempt

Federal guidance outlines work, education, training, and community service requirements for certain ... more

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Why Laughter May Be One of the Most Powerful Stress Remedies for Latino Families Why Laughter May Be One of the Most Powerful Stress Remedies for Latino Families
Culture May 18, 2026

Why Laughter May Be One of the Most Powerful Stress Remedies for Latino Families

New research shows laughter lowers stress hormones, strengthens social bonds, and may ... more

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Summer Is Here: How Seriously Should Latinos Take Skin Cancer? More Than Many People Realize Summer Is Here: How Seriously Should Latinos Take Skin Cancer? More Than Many People Realize
Health June 15, 2026

Summer Is Here: How Seriously Should Latinos Take Skin Cancer? More Than Many People Realize

Latinos develop skin cancer less often than White Americans, but they are ... more

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