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Can medical malpractice lawsuits protect LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy? This California lawmaker thinks so
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Medical and mental health organizations condemn conversion therapy, which is rooted in the now-debunked theory that homosexuality is a mental illness.Featured in Category
Doctors are adopting AI to take notes during visits — what to know about opting out
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If your practitioner suggests using an AI scribe at your next appointment, here are three things to keep in mind.California
‘A false front’: The California agency failing to stop conservatorship abuses
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A CalMatters investigation into a state oversight agency found it failed to fulfill its elder care mandate, even as California's population ages.Bay Area
California kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worse
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Most of the severe declines happened in rural areas, although urban counties like San Francisco and Los Angeles also saw decreases.Technology
California jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trial
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This case, and others like it, have produced reams of internal documents showing how executives put profits over teens’ mental wellness.Health Matters
After multiple strikes, Kaiser workers ratify new contract, ending labor dispute
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Dispute had been about better wages, workplace safety improvements and solutions to staffing shortages.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
