Tag: Public health
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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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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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Think That Energy Drink Will Help in the Heat? It Could Leave You More Dehydrated Think That Energy Drink Will Help in the Heat? It Could Leave You More Dehydrated
Health July 31, 2026

Think That Energy Drink Will Help in the Heat? It Could Leave You More Dehydrated

Energy drinks, alcohol, sugary sodas and salty foods may increase your body's ... more

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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

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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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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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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

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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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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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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

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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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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

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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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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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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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Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know
Health July 22, 2026

Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know

California's Medi-Cal program remains active after the federal government delayed $867 million ... 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 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

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How One Boyle Heights Warehouse Could Change Industrial Development Across Los Angeles How One Boyle Heights Warehouse Could Change Industrial Development Across Los Angeles
Community & Society August 1, 2026

How One Boyle Heights Warehouse Could Change Industrial Development Across Los Angeles

Mayor Karen Bass has halted permits for the Lineage cold-storage facility after ... more

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