Black women’s hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here’s what to know
By KENYA HUNTER, Associated PressATLANTA (AP) — Black women around the world gather in salons, dorm rooms and living rooms...
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How does Medi-Cal work and how might potential cuts affect California? Here’s what you should know
A budget proposal from House Republicans, if implemented, could mean cuts to Medicaid, according to analysts.California's Medicaid program is called...
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Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms. Now they have to prove it
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and SHELBY LUMAn experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get...
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Trump administration extends opioid emergency as fentanyl deaths drop
The Trump administration is extending through mid-June an emergency declaration linked to the opioid overdose crisis that was set to...
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Hospital gun-violence prevention programs may be caught in US funding crossfire
By Stephanie Wolf, KFF Health NewsDENVER — Seven years ago, Erica Green learned through a Facebook post that her brother...
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Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection
The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 reported cases, surpassing the total number of...
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Millions in US live in places where doctors don’t practice and telehealth doesn’t reach
By Sarah Jane Tribble and Holly K. Hacker, KFF Health NewsBOLIGEE, Ala. — Green lights flickered on the wireless router...
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Measles case confirmed in LA County
Topline: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed its first measles case in an L.A. County resident...
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West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30
By DEVI SHASTRIA historic measles outbreak in West Texas is just short of 200 cases, Texas state health officials said Friday, while...
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‘Medi-Cal is the worst thing I’ve ever done’: Doulas say state Medicaid program owes them thousands of dollars
Tahira Ali supports people as they navigate the joys and trials of pregnancy — from giving birth to postpartum, and...
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