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Mami & Me: Toddler nutrition begins with introducing solids

During your baby’s development, he or she will eventually be ready to transition from breast milk or formula to solid foods.

Introducing your baby to new tastes and textures is an exciting experience that can be both rewarding and challenging for newbie moms like me. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure about how to introduce solid foods to your baby, you’re not alone.

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Latino community harmed by the underrepresentation of Latina physicians in the U.S.

Despite progress in gender diversity in the medical field, gaps remain for Latina physicians. A new report by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute reveals that Latina physicians in California and the U.S. are severely underrepresented. It has been shown that physicians who speak Spanish are essential to improving Latino healthcare access and addressing […]

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Mami & Me: Life after gallbladder removal

A month after my gallbladder removal operation, I am finally beginning to feel like my old self. For the first four weeks after surgery, I was restricted to certain physical activities, such as running, bending over, working out, swimming and avoiding lifting anything heavier than 20 pounds. Now comes the most challenging part of my recovery; acclimating my digestive system to life without a gallbladder.

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SoCalGas apoya a los restaurantes propiedad de latinos durante tiempos difíciles

En junio de 2023, 89 restaurantes independientes, incluidos 38 en Los Ángeles, recibieron $5,000 en subvenciones del Fondo de Resiliencia para el Cuidado de Restaurantes de la California Restaurant Foundation. Las subvenciones, que están parcialmente financiadas por una donación de $1,000,000 de Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), se pueden usar para equipos, mejoras tecnológicas, dificultades […]