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Who gets to be a parent has been reshaped by IVF: Single women in their 40s are increasingly opting to become moms.
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With the contest a year away, polling shows voters want the next governor to minimize out-of-pocket health care costs, increase mental health care, and expand caregiving services.
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The guidance says that such people could become a “public charge” — a potential drain on U.S. resources — because of their health issues or age.
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Hormone therapy drugs have carried box warning labels for years. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary talks with NPR about why the agency is removing them.
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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 Some facilities had outdated emergency plans, according to available public records reviewed by LAist.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.Listen 3:38
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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.Listen 4:31
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The annual mosquito season is ending, but some problematic breeding water sources may have been refilled.
