Austin, TX|News|
As Texas Cracks Down On Abortion, Austin Votes To Help Women Defray Costs
The Austin City Council is setting aside $150,000 in city funds to help local women seeking an abortion pay for related costs.
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Sacramento, CA|News|
Voices: How Should CA Address The Needs Of Its Aging Population?
By 2030, an estimated 1 in 5 Californians will be 65 or older, representing a segment of the population growing faster than the working-age.
Across Kansas, KS|News|
KS Air Ambulances Woo Rural Consumers With Memberships That May Leave Them Hanging
Mercy Hospital Fort Scott closed in 2018, leaving this rural community about 90 miles south of Kansas City without a traditional hospital.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Purveyors Of Black-Market Pharmaceuticals Target LA Immigrants
The bootleg medications were smuggled across the border and sold to mostly Latino immigrants in public spaces throughout Los Angeles.
Across America|News|
At-Home Rape Kits Now Off The Market
After NY and OK attorneys general threaten legal action, two companies halted sales on at-home sexual assualt evidence collection kits.
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Dietitian Claims BMI Not Behind Chronic Health Conditions
NYC dietitian Christy Harrison responds to a clinician who questioned her thoughts on the link between obesity and other conditions.
Orange County, CA|News|
CA Crusader Against Oxycontin Begins To See Fruits Of Her Struggle
After losing her son to a single OxyContin pill, Barbara Van Rooyan of Irvine has had but one up-close look at the drug's representatives.
Across America|News|
Legislation To End Surprise Medical Bills Has High Public Support — In Both Parties
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans support legislation to protect people from surprise medical bills, a new poll shows.
Across America|News|
In Search Of Age-Friendly Health Care, Finding Room For Improvement
For older adults, health care facilities can be difficult to navigate and, occasionally, perilous.
White House, US|News|
Congress Rakes In Millions From Drugmakers
Members of Congress raked in almost $4 million from pharmaceutical manufacturers and their trade groups in the first six months of 2019.
Across America|News|
Vaping By The Numbers
The explosive rise in a serious lung illness linked to vaping spotlights the popularity of e-cigarettes among teens and young adults.
Across America|News|
A Dubious Product: Rape Kit For Home Use
Alongside other “essential” household supplies for sale on Amazon, there’s now a product offered that might give consumers pause.
Across America|News|
Vapers Seek Relief From Nicotine Addiction In — Wait For It — Cigarettes
Lucas McClain started smoking cigarettes in high school but switched to vaping after he heard e-cigarettes were a safer alternative.
Chico, CA|News|
CA Hospitals, Nursing Homes Brace For Wildfire Blackouts
CA has seen a relatively slow start to this year’s wildfire season, but Wanda Chaney still frets every time it’s hot and windy in Chico.
San Francisco, CA|News|
Hospital Giant Sutter Health Faces Legal Reckoning Over Medical Pricing
A long-awaited class-action lawsuit against Sutter is set to open Sept. 23 in San Francisco Superior Court.
Across America|News|
Millions Of Diabetes Patients Missing Out On Medicare’s Nutrition Help
Louis Rocco has lived with diabetes for decades but, until he met with a dietitian, he didn’t know eating too much bread was dangerous.
Philadelphia, PA|News|
Feds Try To Block Philly’s Supervised Injection Site
Philadelphia could become the first U.S. city to offer opioid users a place to inject drugs under medical supervision.
Across America|News|
Breaking 10-Year Streak, Number Of Uninsured Americans Rises
For the first time in a decade, the number of Americans without health insurance has risen — by about 2 million people in 2018.
Across America|News|
U.S. States Pass Record Number Of Laws To Reel In Drug Prices
So far this year, 33 states have enacted a record 51 laws to address drug prices, affordability and access.
White House, US|News|
Pharma Cash Rolls Into Congress To Defend Embattled Industry
In the heat of the most ferocious battle over drug prices in years, pharmaceutical companies are showering U.S. senators with campaign cash.
