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Instead of struggling with weekly injections, patients may soon be able to swallow a daily pill to lose weight. Both the makers of Wegovy and Mounjaro are seeking FDA approval for tablets.
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California now has a law requiring hospitals and clinics to improve patient privacy and have clear protocols for handling requests by immigration agents.
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"I looked to my left and it's like hell," one bus driver told us. Some facilities had outdated emergency plans, according to available public records reviewed by LAist.
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This year, with Congress in a stalemate about subsidies, Affordable Care Act marketplace consumers will need to be more informed than ever to navigate their health coverage choices.
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Young and healthy people who get Affordable Care Act health insurance are thinking about dropping coverage next year, as the government remains shutdown over health care tax credits.
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The Horror Community Foundation hosts support groups, meditation and movie screenings to tap into the ‘unifying power of horror.’
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A San Fernando Valley resident has died after contracting a severe case of the virus.
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An injection of public funding is good for primary care clinics. But with more financial troubles looming, some lawmakers say more support is necessary to protect reproductive health services.
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Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.
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The annual mosquito season is ending, but some problematic breeding water sources may have been refilled.
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The three cases are the only ones nationally without known travel to regions where the virus is found.
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Earlier this week, the city of Long Beach confirmed a case.
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Hospitals argue that spending caps imposed by an affordability office will result in layoffs, cuts in health care services and reduced access to care for Californians.
