California 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.
health 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.
health 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.
Education 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.
California 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.
California 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.
gavin newsom 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.
California 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.
California 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.
Featured in Category 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.