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Long COVID: Millions have it. Why do we still know so little

WebBut in December 2020, COVID breached the safety of their home. Everyone in her family caught the virus and eventually recovered from their mild bouts. But the 48 …

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My Health LA: A model for affordable healthcare KCRW

WebWritten by Sonia Narang Oct. 02, 2015. Last year, Los Angeles County rolled out a new $61 million health care program for undocumented immigrants. It’s called My …

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Number of street medicine teams in LA has exploded in recent …

WebOver the summer, Feldman conducted a comprehensive analysis of California’s street medicine landscape. Back then, there were about 25 teams in operation — now he …

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Can nutrition treat and prevent mental disorders

WebBut a poor diet isn’t just bad for our bodies, it’s bad for our brains. Researchers and studies have shown for some time that poor nutrition can play a role in worsening …

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What if I lost my vaccination card

WebAs cities are considering the COVID vaccine mandate for public indoor settings, vaccination cards are here to stay, according to Ramin Bastani, the CEO of …

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CA has a long history of failing people with mental illness

WebCA has a long history of failing people with mental illness. Hosted by Steve Chiotakis May. 01, 2023 Mental Health. The California Department of Corrections and …

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Why a daily dose of awe is good for us — and how to get it KCRW

WebJonathan Bastian talks with Dacher Keltner, psychologist and director of the Greater Good Science Center, about his latest book, “Awe: The New Science of …

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Health & Wellness

WebNeil Mullarkey is a comedian, actor, and author of In the Moment: Build your confidence, creativity, and communication at work. Apr. 14, 2024 from Life Examined. Listen 52 min. …

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The science of wonder — and why it’s good for us

WebThe science of wonder — and why it’s good for us. Awe or wonderment is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your understanding of …

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A man’s battle with mental illness killed him. His mom speaks out

WebHosted by Chery Glaser Feb. 22, 2024 Mental Health. A Long Beach mother shares how her unhoused son struggled to find help while battling mental illness and addiction. Amid …

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LA County races to roll out new CARE Court system

WebLos Angeles County, the epicenter of the state’s mental health crisis, has promised the state it will have its CARE Court up and running by December 1, a year …

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The impact of antimicrobial resistance on human health

WebThe impact of antimicrobial resistance on human health. Hosted by Michael Wilkes May. 12, 2024 Health & Wellness. The World Health Organization considers …

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How food companies keep us hooked Life Examined KCRW

WebIn 2021 Moss published “Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions” which exposes how the Big Food giants keep us hooked on their products. …

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Los Angeles is a leader in poverty and inequity, and it’s

WebLos Angeles is a leader in poverty and inequity, and it’s dragging the rest of the state down. Hosted by Chery Glaser Mar. 25, 2021 Homelessness. A homeless …

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Why African Americans are facing ‘a double and triple dose of

WebThe CDC reports that anxiety and depression are up compared to this time last year. Americans are dealing with COVID-19, unemployment, police shootings, …

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St. Vincent Medical Center closes after a century, shocking

WebPhoto by Danielle Chiriguayo. St. Vincent Medical Center, one of the oldest hospitals in Los Angeles, is permanently closing this week. This comes after a previous …

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Inflamed and Irritated: Allergies and our microbiome in a

WebThis hypersensitive reaction of the body's immune system to otherwise harmless substances is the cause of hay fever, asthma, eczema, hives, and potentially life-threatening …

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The awakened brain; Lisa Miller and the link between

WebDr Miller shares a profound experience which prompted her research into the connection between spirituality, an “awakened brain” and mental illness. At the beginning of her …

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Michael Wilkes KCRW

WebHost of 'Second Opinion'. Michael Wilkes is Professor of Medicine at the University of California, Davis. He recently stepped down as Vice Dean at the School of Medicine and …

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Joan Baez on mental health, childhood abuse, and Gaza protests

WebJoan Baez is an icon of 1960s American folk music and a civil rights activist. She sang at the March on Washington in 1963, protested with Cesar Chavez in …

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Gloria Swanson's least famous role was as a health food advocate

WebIn real life, Swanson had a less famous but far more enduring role — as a health food advocate. Although she had a taste for decadence and drama, Swanson …

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