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Plans to curb California insulin costs abound. Will anything get done this year?
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A first-in-the-nation plan for California to partner with a drugmaker to produce cheaper insulin is one of many proposed remedies to soaring insulin costs.COVID-19
Losing sleep over the pandemic? Work flexibility may be a boon for night owls’ health
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People who prefer to stay up late could improve their health by synchronizing their natural sleep cycles with workday demands.COVID-19
Poor mental health lingers for adolescents, but positive school connections can help, CDC data shows
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The data is based on a nationwide survey of high school students from January to June 2021.California
Is crackdown on social media for kids too late?
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“Kids aren’t addicted to their phones. They’re addicted to their friends,” said one researcher.health
When children suffer: California to funnel billions into mental health overhaul
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The Newsom administration plans to spend $4.4 billion addressing mental health needs among young people. But will it come soon enough?Featured in Category
On the clock: A neurologist explains why daylight saving time is unhealthy
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But today's unanimous approval in the US Senate to make DST permanent shows lawmakers think differently.California
Governor’s big promises on drug prices are slow to materialize
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Three initiatives billed as saving the state and Californians millions have failed to advance as promised.Bay Area
California made a historic investment in school counselors. Is it enough?
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Underspending on mental health services for years means substantial shifts in school district counseling staffs could take years.Featured in Category
