Featured in Category Why medication abortion is the top target for anti-abortion groups in 2026 By Julie Rovner | KFF Health News | January 23, 2026 A now-permanent COVID-era shifting allowing prescriptions via telehealth eased access to abortion medication.
California California AG leads opposition to Trump rule on gender dysphoria discrimination By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | January 16, 2026 The American Academy of Pediatrics says discrimination based on gender identity or expression is damaging to children.
Featured in Category Vaccines are helping older people more than we knew By Paula Span | KFF Health News | January 16, 2026 Evidence suggests shots for shingles and other conditions do good things beyond preventing the diseases they were designed to avert.
Around Town Local with Lisa | Senior Sidekick By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | The Grubb Company | January 9, 2026 [SPONSORED VIDEO] Meet Anne Callahan and Mary Cutler of Senior Sidekick, which provides compassionate care and companionship to local seniors.
Health Matters Older Americans quit weight-loss drugs in droves By Paula Span | KFF Health News | January 6, 2026 Loss of coverage, gastrointestinal problems, and decreased muscle mass are all factors in the trend.
COVID-19 The CDC sidelined these childhood vaccines. Here’s what they prevent By Arthur Allen and Jackie Fortiér | KFF Health News | January 6, 2026 Experts warn that if vaccine uptake falls, millions could be hospitalized — or worse — as a result of preventable diseases.
Featured in Category Don’t pass the Buck: Institute studying science of aging offers free guided tours By Larry Sokoloff | Bay City News | October 24, 2025 The institute is considered one of the nation’s top aging research centers.
gavin newsom California gives Planned Parenthood $140 million boost to keep clinics open By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | October 24, 2025 And still financial troubles loom.
News Ed Dept. axes $1B mental health program designed to thwart school shootings By Mark Keierleber | The 74 | May 1, 2025 The grant program, which helped train school counselors, is the latest target in Trump’s war on DEI.
animals As poultry farms slowly recover from bird flu, concerns rise over economy, public health By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | March 8, 2025 Bird flu is not just for birds.