Bay Area American Red Cross facing blood donation shortage, supply of type O in high demand By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 17, 2024 Anyone who makes a blood, plasma or platelet donation through Aug. 31 will receive a $20 Amazon gift card.
addiction Fighting fentanyl: Assembly committee seeks solutions to rise of opioid deaths among kids By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 15, 2024 Between 2019 and 2021, drug overdoses became the third most common cause of death for U.S. children and teens, according to the CDC.
addiction ‘Super important’: UC students push for a place to get — and stay — sober on every campus By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | August 13, 2024 Collegiate recovery programs are unique and provide an important outlet for students who need a nuanced approach to vanquishing their drug dependencies.
Education 5 updates on teens from the CDC: declining sadness, but more bullying and violence By Marianna McMurdock | The 74 | August 11, 2024 Depression and suicidal activity have decreased slightly for teens since 2021.
health A soil fungus that can kill is on the rise in California: What to know about Valley Fever By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | August 2, 2024 More than 5,300 cases have been reported in California through June, that’s 63% more infections than the same period last year
Featured in Category Contra Costa Health reports first West Nile death in county since 2006, urges vigilance By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | July 29, 2024 Caused by a bite from an infected mosquito, virus symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, or rash.
health Premiums for Covered California insurance will go up in 2025. By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | July 25, 2024 Premiums for health insurance sold through the state’s marketplace will increase by nearly 8% in 2025.
Elections Harris, once Biden’s voice on abortion, would take an outspoken approach to health By Stephanie Armour and Julie Appleby and Julie Rovner | KFF Health News | July 23, 2024 A strong stance on abortion is not the only major contrast to the GOP that Harris offers: She is well versed in health policy.
Health Matters Why millions are trying FDA-authorized alternatives to big pharma’s weight loss drugs By Arthur Allen | KFF Health News | July 23, 2024 The copycat versions of weight loss drugs are significantly cheaper than the branded drugs.
California California forges ahead with social media rules despite legal barriers By Mark Kreidler | KFF Health News | July 23, 2024 Can the proposed legislation, put forward by local representatives Nancy Skinner and Buffy Wicks, survive legal challenges from the tech industry?