Latest California Healthline Stories
When It Comes To Cosmetic Products’ Safety, FDA’s Hands Are Tied. Some Want To Change That.
A Los Angeles-based hair care product that consumers claim has caused hair loss is at the center of a battle that’s been brewing over how much the government should be able to regulate cosmetic products. Right now, they can’t do much, even if someone dies. But advocates are moving to increase the Food and Drug Administration’s power.
In Cancer Talks, Doctor-Patient Communication Crucial, But Too Often It Stumbles
It’s a conversation fraught with fear and anxiety, and both physicians and patients struggle to make those conversations productive and helpful in the end.
Ruling On Temporary Halt To Vaccination Law Expected Next Week
A lawsuit involving 17 individuals and four nonprofit organizations claims that the plaintiffs have suffered severe and irreparable injury under the law in that it violates state and federal constitutional protections of due process.
Health Care Ballot Initiatives Bring In Whopping Amounts Of Cash
“Any campaign that involves the tobacco, oil or pharmaceutical industry, or any other deep-pocketed interest group — and in California, they’re particularly frequent targets — campaigns costing many tens of millions of dollars are the norm,” one Democratic strategist says.
Companies Told To Waive Rights To Sue Sutter Or Lose Access To Discounted In-Network Prices
Critics of the contract say it would increase Sutter’s dominance over the market, which is already outsized.
Doctor Embarks On ACA ‘Listening Tour,’ Finds Outpouring Of Resentment, Bitterness
Dr. Paul Gordon is biking across the country to hear from Americans what they think of the health law. At first he was surprised and upset about the lack of understanding and empathy he witnessed. But then he became inspired to be the person who changed their minds.
Customers’ Laser-Like Focus On Plan Prices Is Causing Concerns In Health Insurance Market
The continuing rise of premiums is causing some experts to worry that more people will refuse to buy insurance and that could lead to a collapse of the market. Meanwhile, insurers are using a mechanism created by the federal health law to help keep prices down to instead justify their premium increases.
Teen Patients Draw On Own Pain Points To Help Solve Pesky Medical Problems
A workshop at the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford allowed younger patients to come up with creative solutions to the daily annoyances they experience or see others face.
Telemedicine’s Convenience Helps Overcome Veterans’ Concerns
Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Westlake Village) held a hearing to gather information on how technology has been able to give veterans better access to health care and cut down on wait times.
Severe OB/GYN Shortage Poses Critical Threat To U.S. Maternal Health
Nearly half the counties in the U.S. don’t have an obstetrician/gynecologist and 56 percent are without a nurse midwife. “There are women in California who have to drive hours in order to see an ob-gyn,” said California Assemblywoman Autumn Burke, a Democrat.