Health Matters
Elections
Survey reveals abortion is most important issue for young women as Election Day nears
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Harris becoming the Democratic presidential nominee energized women voters in a way that the Biden candidacy had not.Health Matters
Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves
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In a health care system that assumes older adults have family caregivers to help them, those facing dementia by themselves often fall through the cracks.Health Matters
What’s new and what to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
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Note that in California enrollment closes by December 15; and consumers should be aware of new scams as well as important rule changes.California
Bonta sues Catholic hospital that allegedly denied woman emergency abortion care
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An obstetric emergency put a Humboldt County woman's life at risk.health
California expands access to in vitro fertilization with new law requiring insurers to cover it
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Out-of-pocket costs for one round of IVF can cost close to $20,000.Education
Gavin Newsom signs ban on artificial food dyes in school snacks and drinks. What to know
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Starting in 2028, six common food dyes will no longer be allowed in food sold at schools because of concerns that they cause behavior and attention problems in some children.health
Why a new California law will require tortilla makers to add an extra ingredient
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Folic acid is so important to infant health that it’s required to be added to cereal and bread.health
A new California law will scrub most medical debt from credit reports
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Medical debt can harm people's chances of landing a mortgage or an apartment if it shows up on credit reports.Bay Area
