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Six people graduated from the CARE Court program in L.A. County. Some officials say we should look beyond those numbers.
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The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey says 40% of high school students report feeling persistently sad and hopeless. Still, that's down from 42% two years ago, a small but significant change.
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For decades, the health industry has undergone consolidation despite government efforts to maintain competition.
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A new generation of blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease. But many doctors don't yet know how to use them.Listen 3:53
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Health threats have been documented inside privately run immigration detention facilities in California through lawsuits, federal and state audits, and complaints lodged by detainees themselves.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that set health care workers on a path to a $25 minimum wage. Lawmakers then delayed it, but some hospitals are raising pay ahead of schedule.
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Patients looking for doctors who will take their insurance often find the list of doctors provided by their insurance companies are inaccurate or out of date.
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Premium increases largely vary by region and plan, but most consumers will receive subsidies that will protect them from steep hikes.
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Naloxone, known by the brand name Narcan — is more available than ever. This week, the county announced a 4% decrease last year in the number of fatalities from drug overdoses or poisoning compared to the previous year.
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People in 12 states sickened by deli meat Listeria outbreak
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In its second year, 988 calls coming from California area codes jumped 14%.
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Research shows that consistent exposure to noise may be linked to a host of health conditions, including cardiovascular disease and stroke.
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A stifling heat wave in the Western U.S. has turned some of its most alluring nature trails deadly. And Utah's recent deaths add to an already tragic toll this summer. Here are some tips to keep safe.
