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California confronts threat of ‘tranq’ as overdose crisis rages

By Brian Rinker | KFF Health News | June 5, 2023
The powerful animal sedative xylazine extends the strong yet short-lived fentanyl high and has appeared in overdose cases in San Francisco.
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How exercise helps seniors avoid one of the biggest health risks of aging

By Evan Papa, for The Conversation | June 2, 2023
Falls reflect age-related changes occurring under the surface and happen to about 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65.
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California’s digital privacy battle: It’s police vs. civil libertarians, with an abortion twist

By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | June 2, 2023
A ban on “reverse search warrants” would prevent tech companies from disclosing identities of individuals based their phone and internet history.
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California Legislature beats deadline on key bills

By Lynn La | CalMatters | June 2, 2023
A handful of intriguing bills that didn’t pass may resurface because their authors aren’t giving up.
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Gov. Newsom and Democratic lawmakers at odds over billions in health care funds

By Angela Hart | KFF Health News | May 30, 2023
The money comes from fining Californians who go without health insurance.
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Mammograms at 40? Breast cancer screening guidelines spark fresh debate

By Ronnie Cohen | KFF Health News | May 30, 2023
Modeling suggests expanding routine mammography might avert deaths, but risk of false positives prompts calls for a more personalized approach.
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Closer to becoming California law: bills to limit concealed guns and decriminalize psychedelics

By Lynn La | CalMatters | May 26, 2023
The deadline to pass bills through the house where they were introduced is next Friday.
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California becomes the first state to phase out toxic ‘Erin Brokovich’ substance

By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | May 25, 2023
Hexavalent chromium, emitted by chrome-plating businesses, is 500 times more carcinogenic than diesel exhaust.
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California hospitals seek a broad bailout, but they don’t all need it

By Samantha Young and Angela Hart | KFF Health News | May 25, 2023
Health care finance experts point to healthy profits and a recession-era financing scheme that allows rich hospitals to take tax money from poorer ones.
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When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope

By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | May 23, 2023
Family caregivers and professionals have some hard-won lessons on how to manage these evolving relationships.
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