health

The rate of older Californians dying of malnutrition has accelerated

Californians 85 and older accounted for almost three in five malnutrition deaths in the state last year.

At least four other states have enacted a similar mandate.

Unless the ruling is reversed on appeal, mifepristone will likely be pulled from pharmacy shelves.

Some patients with chronic illnesses say they may avoid treatment in largely maskless healthcare facilities rather than risk contracting COVID-19.

A federal judge’s recent ruling on the Affordable Care Act is by no means the final word.

The full health risks of wearing apparel made with PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are still unknown.

Girls use social media to connect with friends and find resources, but many say they spend too much time online.

The May 11 expiration of the federal government’s pandemic emergency declaration will affect patient care across a broad range of settings.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, who blasted pharmaceutical companies for gouging Californians, is also eyeing other generic drugs including naloxone.

Vaccine skeptics are contesting a state law that says doctors who give patients false information about COVID-19 can be disciplined.