Tag: Public health
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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

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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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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

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One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year. One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year.
LA Politics August 30, 2026

One Man Against 235% More Dumping Complaints. The City Issued Just 29 Citations a Year.

Illegal dumping reports in Los Angeles have surged since 2024, even as ... more

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LA’s Overdose Deaths Are Falling. Why Isn’t Everyone Seeing the Same Relief? LA’s Overdose Deaths Are Falling. Why Isn’t Everyone Seeing the Same Relief?
Health August 27, 2026

LA’s Overdose Deaths Are Falling. Why Isn’t Everyone Seeing the Same Relief?

Overdose deaths in Los Angeles County fell for the third consecutive year, ... more

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Lineage Fire: What Los Angeles and California Have Done and What Happens Next Lineage Fire: What Los Angeles and California Have Done and What Happens Next
California September 27, 2026

Lineage Fire: What Los Angeles and California Have Done and What Happens Next

Months after the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles has ... more

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As School Nears, Boyle Heights Parents Ask: Will My Child Be Safe? As School Nears, Boyle Heights Parents Ask: Will My Child Be Safe?
Cover Story July 23, 2026

As School Nears, Boyle Heights Parents Ask: Will My Child Be Safe?

Los Angeles Unified says it has upgraded air filtration, monitored air quality, ... 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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What ‘Sana Sana’ Really Means: How Latino Healing Traditions Are Shaping Modern Health What ‘Sana Sana’ Really Means: How Latino Healing Traditions Are Shaping Modern Health
Health July 22, 2026

What ‘Sana Sana’ Really Means: How Latino Healing Traditions Are Shaping Modern Health

From family conversations and herbal remedies to modern mental health care, researchers ... more

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Latino Childhood Obesity Starts Before Kindergarten. California Already Knows How to Prevent It. So Why Isn’t It Happening? Latino Childhood Obesity Starts Before Kindergarten. California Already Knows How to Prevent It. So Why Isn’t It Happening?
Health July 13, 2026

Latino Childhood Obesity Starts Before Kindergarten. California Already Knows How to Prevent It. So Why Isn’t It Happening?

Scientists have spent years identifying what helps prevent childhood obesity, from breastfeeding ... more

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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

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Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis
Climate Change September 2, 2026

Another Summer, Another Surge: LA County’s Hidden Heat Crisis

A new Los Angeles County dashboard is giving officials and residents a ... 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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When Fear Keeps People From the ER, Los Angeles Has More Than an Immigration Problem When Fear Keeps People From the ER, Los Angeles Has More Than an Immigration Problem
Health October 5, 2026

When Fear Keeps People From the ER, Los Angeles Has More Than an Immigration Problem

A new USC study found emergency-room visits by foreign-born patients fell more ... more

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Why Extreme Heat Can Make You More Irritable, Anxious, and Angry, According to Science Why Extreme Heat Can Make You More Irritable, Anxious, and Angry, According to Science
Health July 9, 2026

Why Extreme Heat Can Make You More Irritable, Anxious, and Angry, According to Science

Research shows that extreme heat can increase stress, worsen anxiety and depression, ... more

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Why Boyle Heights Residents Need a Health Record, Not Just a Memory Why Boyle Heights Residents Need a Health Record, Not Just a Memory
Health July 23, 2026

Why Boyle Heights Residents Need a Health Record, Not Just a Memory

Medical experts say documenting smoke exposure, monitoring symptoms, and maintaining environmental records ... more

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The Healthcare Language Gap: How Medical Jargon Creates Barriers for Latino Communities The Healthcare Language Gap: How Medical Jargon Creates Barriers for Latino Communities
Healthcare July 13, 2026

The Healthcare Language Gap: How Medical Jargon Creates Barriers for Latino Communities

Medical terms like Cyclospora may be scientifically accurate, but experts say culturally ... more

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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Use Reaches Record High in U.S. as Obesity Declines, Gallup Finds GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Use Reaches Record High in U.S. as Obesity Declines, Gallup Finds
Health July 21, 2026

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Use Reaches Record High in U.S. as Obesity Declines, Gallup Finds

More Americans are turning to medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, but experts ... more

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