Health CarePlacer County traps ‘no-see-ums’ as part of national effort to prevent potential virus outbreakAugust 19, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyTiny biting flies or midges could carry a tropical infection called Oropouche, which led to a worldwide outbreak last year. Officials say no cases have been detected in Placer County, and the collections are part of a nationwide surveillance program.
Health CareNorthern California Republican heckled at packed town hall over Trump and Medi-CalAugust 12, 2025At his first in-person town hall since Trump’s megabill became law, Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa largely defended his vote for the legislation while fielding expletive-laden questions from a hostile crowd.
Health CareA new study explores whose health is most affected by heat wavesAugust 8, 2025When heat waves hit California, ER doctors gear up for busier shifts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareBonta sues Trump administration over Planned Parenthood cutsJuly 30, 2025California’s suit contends that Trump’s signature tax law is unconstitutionally vague and requires states to violate Planned Parenthood’s First Amendment rights.
Health CareShe kept challenging one of California’s biggest health insurers. Then, it tried to cut her offJuly 22, 2025A California addiction center found a way to compel Anthem to cover patients it rejected. Their dispute reflects a broader tug-of-war in mental health treatment.
Health CareInsurance is often a barrier to menopause symptom treatment. California lawmakers want to change thatJuly 2, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiA bill in the California legislature would prevent health plans from denying certain treatments for menopause symptoms. The measure is part of a larger effort to curb insurance companies’ ability to deny coverage for a broad range of health care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAlzheimer’s Foundation offers F.O.U.R. tips for a dementia-friendly Independence DayJune 30, 2025 | Chris FeltsThe Alzheimer's Foundation of America is advising people affected by the condition and their caregivers on how to celebrate Independence Day with four easy steps.
Health CareMenopause research, long overlooked, faces new uncertainty with Trump cutsJune 25, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiWhile there’s been more interest in menopause in recent years, the lack of research on this stage of life means the medical field has a lot to catch up on. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia legislature passes budget with impacts to public healthJune 13, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe plan would freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for adults without legal status and fund voter-approved Proposition 36.
Health CareGov. Newsom lambasts Trump for giving immigrants’ health data to deportation officialsJune 13, 2025Many undocumented immigrants have long feared that their Medi-Cal data would be used against them. Newsom calls it “an abuse.”
