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Newsom asked for a bill to legalize psychedelic therapy. Lawmakers move to give him one
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California could follow Oregon in authorizing the use of psychedelics in therapeutic settings.Bay Area
Gavin Newsom raised millions for his mental health ballot measure. His opponents have $1,000
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Hospitals, unions, and tribes have made big donations to the campaign for Proposition 1.Bay Area
Bill would let therapists and social workers decide when to confine mentally ill Californians
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In California, it’s usually police who confine mentally ill people for involuntary 72-hour holds so they can be evaluated and treated.California
Preparing to hang up the car keys as we age
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"The more people look ahead, the more choice and control they can have," says one expert.California
A record number of Californians are visiting emergency rooms for dog bites
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There were nearly 50,000 emergency room visits for dog bites in California in 2022.Bay Area
State launches first-of-its-kind survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults
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A multidisciplinary group of researchers hopes to establish a benchmark for better understanding aging populations.Health Matters
Women and minorities bear the brunt of medical misdiagnosis
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Hundreds of thousands of Americans become disabled or die each year because of a diagnostic error.Featured in Category
America’s health system isn’t ready for the surge of seniors with disabilities
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More than a third of older adults have a disability. Many find it difficult to get the medical care they need.California
