Busting Myths About Mental Illness By Barbara Feder Ostrov Photos by Heidi de Marco July 11, 2016 Mental illness is common — and so are misperceptions about it. These too-often-believed myths can be harmful to you and your loved ones.
Number Of Low Income Kids Getting Coverage Grows In California, Around Nation By Michelle Andrews and Barbara Feder Ostrov May 20, 2016 Up to 170,000 undocumented children in the state can now apply for full Medi-Cal health coverage, which will boost enrollment.
Long-Term Care Insurance: Less Bang, More Buck By Barbara Feder Ostrov March 16, 2016 Seniors slammed with big premium increases face tough choices.
New Study Highlights Huge Diabetes Risk in California By Barbara Feder Ostrov March 11, 2016 UCLA researchers found that nearly half of adults in California have undiagnosed diabetes or elevated blood sugar that often leads to the disease.
Nobody’s Doing Enough About Opioid Epidemic — Not Government, Not Doctors, Not Users, Poll Says By Lisa Gillespie and Barbara Feder Ostrov May 5, 2016 Overdoses are kill thousands in California, tens of thousands throughout the nation.
Ballot Proposal To Notify Parents For Under-18 Abortions Falls Short Of Signatures By Barbara Feder Ostrov March 9, 2016 “It died on the vine,” says petition contractor.
Levels Of Flame Retardant In Breast Milk Are Down By Barbara Feder Ostrov February 25, 2016 California phaseout of PBDE chemicals a decade ago gets the credit.
State Attorney General Says Health Care Lags In Computer Security By Barbara Feder Ostrov March 3, 2016 It’s a problem in all industries, but recent hospital hack attacks spotlight the vulnerabilities in medicine.
