Health CareAfter being bitten by a rabid fox, a congressman wants cheaper rabies treatmentsSeptember 29, 2022California Rep. Ami Bera was bitten by a rabid fox on Capitol Hill in April. He's OK, but now, he wants to make sure the cost of the lifesaving treatment isn't a burden for those who need it.
Health CareAs state sets higher Medi-Cal contract standards, some providers predict major disruptionsSeptember 26, 2022The state’s new Medi-Cal contracts are part of an overhaul to improve patient care. But some say the new providers aren’t fully prepared to handle more Medi-Cal patients.
Health CareFlu is expected to flare up in U.S. this winter, raising fears of a 'twindemic'September 23, 2022After virtually disappearing for the last two years, there are troubling clues that the flu could come roaring back this year, to cause trouble alongside COVID.
Health CareJoe Biden says the COVID-19 pandemic is over. This is what the data tells usSeptember 20, 2022Biden's comments — made as officials try to convince Americans to get a new booster shot and the White House seeks $22 billion in new COVID funding — were "unfortunate," several epidemiologists said.
Health CareSo you haven't caught COVID yet. Does that mean you're a superdodger?September 14, 2022A new study suggests that. yes, there are superdodgers. But explaining why they've been able to avoid the virus is a bit complicated.
Health CareCalifornia and New York Aim to Curb Diet Pill Sales to MinorsSeptember 13, 2022California and New York would be the first states to require anyone under 18 to obtain prescriptions to purchase over-the-counter weight loss products, which some research has linked to eating disorders.
Health CareChildren in Northern California learn to cope with wildfire traumaSeptember 10, 2022As California wildfires grow more intense, frequent, and widespread, many children who live through them are experiencing lasting psychological trauma such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Health CareThere's no bad time to get a new COVID booster if you're eligible, CDC director saysSeptember 2, 2022What should you keep in mind if you're ready for the new COVID booster? CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky spoke with Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep about the new shots.
Health CareFDA authorizes first revamp of COVID vaccines to target omicronAugust 31, 2022The new shots from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech target both the original strain of the coronavirus and the omicron BA.4/BA.5 subvariants that most people are catching now.
Health CareKaiser mental health clinicians in California enter third week of open-ended strikeAugust 29, 2022 | Claire MorganClinicians have agreed to a wage offer from Kaiser, but the two groups are divided on working conditions.
