With September being National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved sickle cell disease gene therapy is giving hope of a cure to patients […]
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Don’t let food-safety fears push healthy foods off the plate
When you hear about an outbreak of foodborne illness, you pay attention. We all want to know the food we bring home and serve to our families is safe. But […]
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State warns of West Nile Virus activity at a five-year high
California health officials warned on Thursday that West Nile virus activity has reached a five-year high statewide, weeks after Los Angeles County reported its first human case of the year. […]
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California Families Shrink Protein Portions and Serve More Meat-Free Meals
Recent reports have highlighted how rising grocery prices are forcing families to cut back on fresh fruit and vegetables. However, new research suggests that households are buying less animal protein, […]
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Medicare Part D ends this year
The Trump administration is rolling back more health benefits for citizens as they plan to terminate Medicare Part D – the government health insurance program’s prescription drug benefit used by […]
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Measles case confirmed in traveler passing through LAX
Yesterday, Los Angeles County health officials were advising people who passed through LAX last week to monitor for measles symptoms after confirming an infected traveler passed through the airport. According […]
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Warrior Con ‘26 unites Sickle Cell Community
Sickle cell disease is an illness that heavily impacts the Black community. Data shows that 1 in every 365 Black Americans is born with sickle cell, which affects approximately 100,000 […]
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USA is experiencing an outbreak of cyclosporiasis
Americans are dealing with another widespread outbreak that won’t lead to a public shutdown, but definitely could lead to a long line for the bathroom. It has recently been reported […]
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From doomscrolling to action
As the generations shift tides, Gen Z have found and maintained its voice online when it comes to being engaged in conversations. Being some of the most vocal about topics […]
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California’s Hospital Funding Crisis
California stands at a crossroads in health care policy, especially in the wake of recent state budget news, making it very clear that as state leaders are already grappling with […]
