Latest California Healthline Stories
California’s New Cigarette Tax Causing Some Smokers To Snuff Out Habit
The $2-per-pack increase kicked in on Saturday. The tax is expected to generate $1.4 billion in its first year.
Viewpoints: The Five Fatal Fibs Republicans Told Themselves
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Senate Rolls Back Obama-Era Ban On States Blocking Funding For Clinics That Provide Abortions
Vice President Mike Pence had to break a tie in the chamber.
In Surprising Twist, Ryan Says ‘Insurer Bailout’ Payments Should Continue
The payments — which reimburse insurers for subsidies that lower the cost of deductibles, copayments and coinsurance for those covered by the health law — have been a long-time target of congressional Republicans.
Rare Type Of Uncommon Disease Lands Girl In Hospital For Months
Rosie Lopez contracted a case of wound-related botulism after fracturing her wrist. In other news, formerly conjoined twins Eva and Erika Sandoval head home from the hospital.
Loneliness Makes A Cold Feel Worse, Study Finds
Other negative health side effects have been associated with loneliness, but the researchers wanted to know if it played a role in more everyday illnesses.
The Human Toll Of Rich Countries Relying On Others For Goods
Researchers tally the health cost of international trade for a single year and found that in 2007 alone, about 762,400 people died prematurely as a result of being exposed to pollution that was emitted to make products used somewhere else in the world.
Experts Skeptical About Much-Hyped Baby Boxes Promising To Reduce SIDS
The California-based Baby Box Co.’s product is untested and unregulated, they say.
New $5M ER Exclusively For Kids Part Of Effort To Boost Pediatric Care In Area
The Robert A. Grimm Children’s Pavilion for Emergency Services will be the only emergency room between Los Angeles and Madera dedicated to serving kids.
New Tobacco Tax Set To Kick In On Saturday
For most smokers, the increase will put the cost of a standard pack of cigarettes at about $8 to $9.