Health Matters The burden of getting medical care can exhaust older patients By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | March 29, 2024 The health care system’s demands often do not match older adults’ capacities.
Featured in Category With more women drinking themselves sick, federal health agencies are taking notice By Lauren Sausser | KFF Health News | March 29, 2024 Women are expected to account for 43% of all costs associated with alcohol-related liver disease by 2040, up from 29% in 2022.
cannabis How research is trying to catch up on cannabis and kids By Amanda Geduld | The74 | March 27, 2024 Delta-8-THC is drawing attention because it is legal despite documented health risks.
Health Matters A quick, cheap gene test could save hundreds of cancer patient lives each year By Arthur Allen | KFF Health News | March 26, 2024 The FDA and some oncologists have resisted efforts to require testing.
Bay Area Needle pain is a big problem for kids. One California doctor has a plan. By April Dembosky KQED/KFF Health News | March 22, 2024 The pain and trauma from repeated needle sticks leads some kids to hold on to needle phobia into adulthood.
California California workers must wait even longer for indoor heat protections By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 21, 2024 A state board delays new rules again, apparently over state cost concerns. Labor officials are incensed.
Bay Area California is clearing criminal records — including violent crimes — to offer second chances By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 21, 2024 California has one of the nation’s broadest laws to clear criminal records, and it’s about to expand even more.
California Lawmakers want to help California be happy By Lynn La | CalMatters | March 12, 2024 A new committee in the Legislature holds its first hearing on the matter.
California Opponents to Prop. 1 — Gavin Newsom’s mental health plan — concede it’s likely to pass By Kristen Hwang and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | March 12, 2024 Polls show many Californians were undecided heading into Election Day.
California A new $16,000 postpartum depression drug is here. How will insurers handle it? By April Dembosky KQED/KFF Health News | March 12, 2024 Most insurers do not yet have a policy on when or whether they will pay for it.