Latest California Healthline Stories
Free Speech Case Involving Calif. Pregnancy Centers Heads To Supreme Court On Tuesday
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California’s law requiring pregnancy centers to inform women of all their abortion options, but similar requirements passed by cities and counties elsewhere in the nation have fared poorly in the courts.
Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani has kept a low profile as the No. 2 at the embattled Theranos. But now, facing fraud charges, he’s going to be dragged into the center of attention.
Viewpoints: Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers’ Free Speech Should Be Protected
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Trump’s Plan To Combat Opioid Crisis Includes Death Penalty For Drug Dealers
The White House’s most concrete proposal yet to address the national drug epidemic comes after complaints from state health officials and advocates that President Donald Trump has moved too slowly to combat the problem. The plan could be announced as soon as Monday.
FDA Takes ‘Historic First Step’ Toward Cutting Nicotine In Cigarettes To Nonaddictive Levels
The move garnered praise from anti-smoking advocates. “There is no other single action our country can take that would prevent more young people from smoking or save more lives,” said Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
Hearing On What To Do About Santa Ana’s Homeless May Turn Into Countywide Summit
U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter invited representatives of all 34 cities in the county to “share their input” at a scheduled hearing on the matter this weekend.
Fatal Crashes Involving Older Californians On The Rise
Older drivers’ reduced ability to avoid accidents and their heightened physical fragility makes any crashes more dangerous.
State Could Slash Marijuana Tax That Some Say Is Driving Buyers Into Black Market
States that have legalized marijuana have struggled to find the sweet spot when it comes to taxing the drug.
Advocates For Universal Coverage Scaling Back Ambitions From Single-Payer System
“It’s not an either/or. We can make progress in providing real, tangible benefit for consumers today while also organizing and advocating for broader reforms,” says Anthony Wright with Health Access California.
Autopsy Report In VA Shooting Reveals Gunman, Victims Died From Fatal Shots To The Head
Albert Wong, a former patient at The Pathway Home, took the three female employees hostage during a work party, before shooting them and himself.