Latest California Healthline Stories
Looking At Momentum Against Big Soda, Lawmaker Again Offers Warning Label Bill
Similar bills from Democratic state Sen. Bill Monning failed in 2014 and 2015, but the lawmaker said he sees a rising tide of support following three Bay Area cities approving soda levies in November.
Republicans May Want To Erase Health Law But First They Have To Save It From Collapsing
With all the uncertainty swirling around the future of the health law, Republicans are caught in the position of having to stabilize a marketplace that they never wanted in the first place.
State Officials Confident Gas Wells Are Safe, But Residents Don’t Trust Them
Porter Ranch residents are still wondering exactly what’s to blame for the headaches, nosebleeds, nausea and other health symptoms reported by some residents, first during the leak and intermittently since then.
Without Any New Rules In Place, State’s Low Abortion Rates Credited To Contraception Access
Although both sides are claiming responsibility for a nationwide trend of fewer abortions, experts tip the scales in favor of increased contraception availability in states like California.
Both Sides Of Abortion Fight Turn Out In Force At Planned Parenthood Clinics Across Country
Activists in the anti-abortion movement set up rallies at Planned Parenthood clinics, including ones in California, for the weekend, but they were met with counter-protesters who came out to support the organization.
Lawmakers Seek To Roll Back ‘Irrational And Discriminatory’ HIV Measure
Some California Democrats are arguing that HIV is singled out over other communicable diseases with the legislation.
Some In California ‘Truly Scared’ Over Price Confirmation, While Others Remain Hopeful
Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price is drawing mixed reactions from those in the central San Joaquin Valley.
Viewpoints: If Trump Truly Wanted To Drain The Swamp, We Wouldn’t Have Price
A selection of opinions on health care developments from around the state.
Price Confirmed As HHS Secretary Along Party Lines After Democrats Run The Clock Out
Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., has drawn scrutiny from Democrats about both his health care views and his stock trading.
Californians Are Trading In Their Evening Glass Of Wine For Marijuana
A new survey shows that many are turning to marijuana to help them relax and de-stress at night.