Latest California Healthline Stories
Former Congressman: Nancy Reagan’s Push For Alzheimer’s Cure One Of Her Key Legacies
David Dreier, of San Dimas, in particular remembers a time when she called him personally to make sure he was supporting embryonic stem-cell research. And when her death was made public, the Alzheimer’s Association tweeted: “We mourn the death of former first lady & Alzheimer’s advocate Nancy Reagan. Her involvement in the cause inspired us & the Alz community.”
Doctors Not Catching Postpartum Depression, Experts Say
Many times the new mothers are misdiagnosed or missed altogether. Mental health experts say the new federal screening guidelines should help with the problem.
Kaiser Permanente Looks To Add Almost 600,000 Members With Group Health Deal
State regulators and Group Health’s voting membership still have to approve the agreement.
Federal Medicare Payment Fix Brings Relief To San Diego Doctors
Physicians in the area were operating under a formula that reimbursed them as if they were practicing in rural areas. “The joke among doctors has been, ‘Look at all our cows,'” quipped Dr. James Hay, a family practitioner in Encinitas and former California Medical Association president.
Proposed Bill Would Help Colleges Expand Mental Health Services
The amendment to Proposition 63, which created the 2004 Mental Health Services Act, would impose a 1 percent tax on incomes of $1 million or higher.
Expert Warns About Health Care Apps That Seem Too Good To Be True
Recent research on the reliability of health care apps raises the question: how do consumers sort out the ones that could put their health in jeopardy? A doctor who wrote the research letter has a few tips.
GOP Lawmakers Frustrated By Probe Into California’s Possible Violation Of Abortion Law
Senate Republicans are threatening to hold up an otherwise non-controversial HHS nomination over the lack of movement on an investigation into California’s HMO overseer ordering its health plans to cover all legal abortions.
Democratic Candidates Asked About Abortion For First Time At Fox Town Hall
At Fox News’ town hall on Monday, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders both said they support a woman’s right to choose after moderator Bret Baier grilled them on late-term abortions. The lack of questions on the topic in debates and town halls sparked an #AskAboutAbortion movement from those who want the candidates to solidify their positions.
New Clinic Opens In Coachella, Bringing Care To Medically Underserved Population
Coachella has only three other primary care clinics and zero licensed medical beds.
Processed Meat Consumption Increases Cancer Risk For Latinas By 42 Percent, Study Finds
The study’s findings suggest that race, ethnicity, genetics, culture and lifestyle choices could all affect cancer risk.