California Abortion Protections Fall Short in Faith-Based Hospitals
California is known for its strong abortion rights, but a recent case reveals how local hospitals and policies can still…
Category: Health
FDA Questions Fluoride Supplement Safety, Scientists Push Back
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to ban over-the-counter fluoride supplements, citing concerns that they may harm…
Cold Tooth Pain Linked to Ancient Fish Evolution
That sharp zing in your teeth when you bite into something cold—like ice cream—might be more than just a sensitivity…
Work Rules Could Strip 1 Million Californians of Medicaid Coverage
New Republican-led proposals in Congress seek to tie Medicaid eligibility to work requirements, a move that could cause over 1…
UCLA Launches Heart Program for South Asians at High Risk
South Asians in the U.S. are twice as likely to develop heart disease compared to the general population. To address…
Cutting Medi-Cal for Undocumented Parents Could Harm Kids
As California considers removing undocumented adults from Medi-Cal to reduce the state’s budget deficit, health advocates warn the move could…
RFK Jr. Spreads False Claim on COVID Vaccine Guidance
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is falsely claiming that the U.S. government has stopped recommending COVID-19 vaccines for children…
Newsom Budget Plan Cuts Acupuncture from Medi-Cal
California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed eliminating acupuncture as a covered benefit under Medi-Cal, the state’s public health insurance program,…
U.S. Cancels Bird Flu Vaccine Program Amid H5N1 Concerns
The Trump administration has quietly canceled a key initiative to develop a bird flu vaccine — a move that experts…
Experts Warn of U.S. Food Safety Risks Amid Federal Budget Cuts
Food safety experts are raising concerns after recent federal budget cuts have led to fewer inspections and reduced oversight across…