Latest California Healthline Stories
Asian Americans Getting Diabetes Are Younger And Thinner Than Others: Experts
Growing scientific research is finding that Asians, in part for genetic reasons, are disproportionately likely to develop diabetes. Doctors are increasing testing and treatment for people of Chinese, Indian and Filipino descent. In other public health news, mosquitoes in the San Fernando Valley tested positive for West Nile.
Shortage Of Psychiatric Beds Leaves Thousands Without Proper Treatment
Many people are ending up in the hospital instead of a facility that can treat their mental health needs.
Officials Confirm Death Toll At 12 In Outbreak Of Fentanyl-Related Overdoses
Officials say that as more toxicology reports come back, it is possible the total number of deaths linked to the powerful synthetic drug will climb.
Vast Majority Of LA ‘Pregnancy Centers’ Not Complying With Abortion Notification Law
The law requiring the centers to notify their clients of access to abortions went into effect at the start of the year, but a KPCC investigation shows that six out of eight pregnancy centers in LA are defying the measure. “I’m Pepsi-Cola, I’m not Coca-Cola,” says Lori Berg, the executive director of one of the facilities. “Don’t force me to put Coca-Cola posters or even hand out free coupons for Coca-Cola.”
Porter Ranch Residents File Complaints Against State Over Gas Leak, Seeking $3.5M In Damages
The 689 complaints filed with the state Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board are the first attributing government negligence to the blowout at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage field. Meanwhile, another leak is reported at that facility.
Depomed Tensions Remain Even After Company Drops Reincorporation Plan
Activist shareholder Starboard Value called the pharmaceutical company’s move “disingenuous” and insisted that there be a meaningful board change.
Justice Department, SEC Launch Probes Into Theranos’ Practices, Technology
The investigations, revealed in a letter from the company to its outside partners, are just the latest setback for the blood-testing startup.
Analysis: Health Law Has Halted Decades-Long Expansion Of The Gap Between Haves And Have-Nots
The New York Times offers analysis of coverage gains under the Affordable Care Act.
Caring For The Caregivers: Remembering To Ask, ‘How Are You Doing?’
Although many people focus on how Alzheimer’s patients are doing, advocates say it’s important to check in on the caregivers as well.
Fentanyl Deaths On The Rise In Los Angeles County
LA law enforcement officials see an uptick in overdoses due to the powerful painkiller. Fentanyl has also been tied to at least 11 fatalities in Sacramento County last month.