Health Matters
California
‘I was hooked’: California lawmakers target gambling addiction in youth
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From loot boxes to sports predictions, boys are betting — and losing — online.Elections
Many ACA customers are paying higher premiums. Most blame Trump and republicans, poll finds.
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Affordability issues are hitting home as the midterm election approaches.Bay Area
At SF Zoo, horse therapy offers connection, calm during Neurodiversity Celebration Week
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Horse therapy programs help create opportunities for gathering, safety, love, and calm.Education
Once given out at USC, this banned, opioid-like product is still cropping up in California
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Products containing kratom leaf, addictive and banned, are still available for sale throughout the state.Technology
Sutter Health’s new robotic surgical systems in SF aim to speed patient recovery
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The technology will enable surgeons to operate with greater precision and improve post-surgery recovery times.California
Cosmetic surgery investigation prompts warnings for patients, and a push for tighter safety standards
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"Do your homework” before getting liposuction, a Brazilian butt lift, a “Mommy Makeover,” or other cosmetic procedures.Featured in Category
Banks are becoming bulwarks against scams for vulnerable seniors
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Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.Bay Area
2 mumps cases at Berkeley High School prompt public health advisory
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The back-to-back February exposure dates raise the possibility that the illness was transmitted on campus.California
