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Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Faces a Substance Use Disorder Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Faces a Substance Use Disorder
Health February 15, 2026

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Faces a Substance Use Disorder

SAMHSA’s 2024 national survey reveals overlapping alcohol, drug, marijuana, and opioid disorders ... more

3 mins read
Parriva
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California’s Warehouse Fires Keep Hitting Working Class Latino Communities. When Will Politicians Be Held Accountable? California’s Warehouse Fires Keep Hitting Working Class Latino Communities. When Will Politicians Be Held Accountable?
California June 23, 2026

California’s Warehouse Fires Keep Hitting Working Class Latino Communities. When Will Politicians Be Held Accountable?

The Boyle Heights warehouse fire has reignited concerns about air quality, industrial ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
385
Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Face New FDA Scrutiny Over Safety Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Face New FDA Scrutiny Over Safety
Health Cover Story March 10, 2026

Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Face New FDA Scrutiny Over Safety

Federal regulators are raising new concerns about side effects linked to Ozempic ... more

3 mins read
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Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions
Food June 23, 2026

Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions

A federal judge ruled that the USDA exceeded its authority by allowing ... more

3 mins read
Andrea Perez
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As Grocery Costs Surge, Republicans Move to Slash $200M From WIC As Grocery Costs Surge, Republicans Move to Slash 0M From WIC
Economy April 23, 2026

As Grocery Costs Surge, Republicans Move to Slash $200M From WIC

House Republicans propose WIC cuts in 2026, raising concerns for families nationwide, ... more

2 mins read
Parriva
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Cancer Deaths Are Falling, But Latino Families Face Rising Risks From Early-Onset Colon Cancer, New AACR Report Finds Cancer Deaths Are Falling, But Latino Families Face Rising Risks From Early-Onset Colon Cancer, New AACR Report Finds
cancer June 24, 2026

Cancer Deaths Are Falling, But Latino Families Face Rising Risks From Early-Onset Colon Cancer, New AACR Report Finds

While cancer survival continues to improve nationwide, researchers warn that Hispanic Americans ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
129
California May Kill Salvadoran Doctors Program Over $144,000 Despite Severe Healthcare Shortages California May Kill Salvadoran Doctors Program Over $144,000 Despite Severe Healthcare Shortages
Healthcare May 15, 2026

California May Kill Salvadoran Doctors Program Over $144,000 Despite Severe Healthcare Shortages

Supporters say SB 1179 could help underserved Latino communities across Los Angeles ... more

6 mins read
Andrea Perez
62
After the Fire, Boyle Heights Residents Ask: What Did We Breathe? After the Fire, Boyle Heights Residents Ask: What Did We Breathe?
LA June 25, 2026

After the Fire, Boyle Heights Residents Ask: What Did We Breathe?

The warehouse fire has been extinguished, but many Boyle Heights residents say ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Lost Your Medi-Cal Coverage? Here’s What California Families Should Do Right Now Lost Your Medi-Cal Coverage? Here’s What California Families Should Do Right Now
Health May 17, 2026

Lost Your Medi-Cal Coverage? Here’s What California Families Should Do Right Now

Renewal delays and paperwork problems are disrupting healthcare access across California, but ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
151
First Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in California This Year. What Los Angeles Families Need to Know First Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in California This Year. What Los Angeles Families Need to Know
Health June 28, 2026

First Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in California This Year. What Los Angeles Families Need to Know

A Long Beach resident was hospitalized with a severe case of West ... more

6 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Flu Symptoms vs Cold: Why Influenza Is More Dangerous Than Most People Think Flu Symptoms vs Cold: Why Influenza Is More Dangerous Than Most People Think
Health December 19, 2025

Flu Symptoms vs Cold: Why Influenza Is More Dangerous Than Most People Think

Flu symptoms vs cold explained by doctors, including warning signs, high-risk groups, ... more

4 mins read
Parriva
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East LA Oil Spill Sends Crude Oil Into LA River After Fiber-Optic Crew Hits Underground Pipeline East LA Oil Spill Sends Crude Oil Into LA River After Fiber-Optic Crew Hits Underground Pipeline
News May 22, 2026

East LA Oil Spill Sends Crude Oil Into LA River After Fiber-Optic Crew Hits Underground Pipeline

Health officials warned East Los Angeles residents about petroleum fumes after a ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
120
New Mobile Health Clinic Brings Medical Care to Boyle Heights Families After Fire New Mobile Health Clinic Brings Medical Care to Boyle Heights Families After Fire
Cover Story July 1, 2026

New Mobile Health Clinic Brings Medical Care to Boyle Heights Families After Fire

Clínica Romero's new Mobile Health Clinic will begin serving residents, workers, and ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
505
Syphilis Is Surging in California—and a Critical Drug Shortage Is Putting Latino Families at Risk Syphilis Is Surging in California—and a Critical Drug Shortage Is Putting Latino Families at Risk
Health January 22, 2026

Syphilis Is Surging in California—and a Critical Drug Shortage Is Putting Latino Families at Risk

Record infections, rising congenital cases, and a penicillin shortage expose deep gaps ... more

3 mins read
Roaldo
162
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

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
63
Why You May Not Feel Thirsty During Los Angeles’ Hot Weather, and Why It Still Matters Why You May Not Feel Thirsty During Los Angeles’ Hot Weather, and Why It Still Matters
Health July 6, 2026

Why You May Not Feel Thirsty During Los Angeles’ Hot Weather, and Why It Still Matters

Even as temperatures climb across Los Angeles this week, many people still ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
376
Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults — and Latino Communities Are Being Left Behind on Screening Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults — and Latino Communities Are Being Left Behind on Screening
Health January 28, 2026

Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults — and Latino Communities Are Being Left Behind on Screening

American Cancer Society data shows early-onset colorectal cancer is increasing while Latino ... more

3 mins read
Parriva
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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

5 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
50
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

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
386
A New Household Risk: Rising Child Overdoses Linked to Popular Weight-Loss Drugs A New Household Risk: Rising Child Overdoses Linked to Popular Weight-Loss Drugs
Health February 3, 2026

A New Household Risk: Rising Child Overdoses Linked to Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

As GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro become common in American homes, ... more

3 mins read
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As Robotaxis Spread Across Los Angeles, Some Latino Communities Ask: When Will It Be Our Turn?
The IRS Has a New Way to Remove Tax Penalties Automatically. Here’s Who Qualifies in 2026
New $200,000 Federal Student Loan Cap Could Put Medical School Out of Reach for Latino Students
California Cost of Living Crisis: State Ranked One of the Worst Places to Move to in 2026
11,000 Letters, One Unanswered Question: What Happened to California Driver Tests?

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