Barbara Feder Ostrov

<p>Emergency rooms as refuge for the mentally ill, the link between marijuana and obesity, and more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>Smoking rates drop (just a little), Bootsy Collins' nephew's preventable death, and a new "shaking" treatment for lice, plus more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>As the 10^th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, it’s time to highlight some recent studies and media coverage of the long-term health impacts of the attacks.</p>

<p>Under health reform, states can apply for grants from a new $15 billion fund for prevention and public health. Is your state or community getting its fair share — and how well is it using the money? Here are five tips for tracking this important community health topic.</p>

<p>A diagnosis for Venus Williams, surprising health fallout from Irene, 9/11-related illnesses and more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>The link between foreclosures and your health, a Republican Medicaid proposal, an anorexic's court victory and more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>HIV infection shuts down porn industry, free flu shots denied, saving patients money and more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>Check out our webinar on mining California hospital data for great stories with Charles Ornstein, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter with ProPublica.</p>

<p>Rising rates of unvaccinated kids, bird flu/H5N1 reemerges, and a looming doctor shortage, plus more in today's Daily Briefing</p>

<p>Amid ongoing debates over health budget cuts and health reform, the continuing story of racial health disparities is drawing renewed attention in California and nationwide. Get the background and some resources for your reporting.</p>