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Need to get Plan B or an HIV test online? Facebook may know about it
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Twelve of the largest drugstores in the U.S. sent shoppers’ sensitive health information to Facebook or other platforms, according to an investigative report.California
Advocates call for 911 Changes. Police have mixed feelings.
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Though most California counties are experimenting with dispatching health professionals rather than law enforcement to respond to people experiencing mental health crises, powerful police unions fear defunding.Health Matters
Dementia can take a toll on financial health, as some families learn the hard way
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Research reveals financial troubles can be both an early sign and a painful symptom of cognitive decline.health
Why ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ will be California’s next abortion battleground
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Regulating the centers, which offer misleading advice about abortion and contraception, could be legally risky, say lawmakers.Arts & Entertainment
Science and empathy unite in Josh Kornbluth’s new solo show ‘Citizen Brain’
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Both personal and political, Kornbluth's show touches on a range of interconnected themes, from empathy to aging to injustice.California
California confronts threat of ‘tranq’ as overdose crisis rages
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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
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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
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A ban on “reverse search warrants” would prevent tech companies from disclosing identities of individuals based their phone and internet history.California
