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Greer Wylder founded Greer’s OC, which began as a daily tip sheet for foodies and fashion hunters looking to stay ahead of the what’s current in the ever changing world of Southern California retail. Now she's using that platform to reach new audiences with her other passion: curing type 1 diabetes.

While government officials say signing up for health insurance will be like buying an airline ticket online, it won’t be. Clicking your way to Paris is a lot easier and much more fun than understanding coinsurance from Blue Cross.

Many people choose to eat a low carbohydrate diet. For most diabetics it becomes a necessary lifestyle change.

If you decided to travel for your cancer treatment, there are resources that can help lighten the financial load.

In addition to a new crop of editor and reporter listings across the country, we feature an opportunity for The California Health Journalism Fellowship. Also, check out the variety of other fellowships.

Dr. Jeffrey Brenner, who works in one of the poorest, most violent places in America, has developed a system that's tackling two of health care's most intrinsic problems: cost and quality of care. Watch a webcast where he discusses his model for care.

A retired doctor wonders why Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz is sponsoring a visit by a private company that does screening tests that US experts do not recommend for the general population.

What is the latest science telling us about the potential health consequences of breathing contaminated air?

The average man or woman on the street who needs insurance doesn’t care one whit what policy wonks and partisan bloggers have to say about premium costs. They will decide to buy or not buy based on their pocketbooks, a point overlooked in the media rush to report the spin.

Reporters interested in exploring topics requiring in-depth investigative elements should check out the latest fellowships. Also listed are opportunities at Kaiser Health News and Modern Healthcare.