The California community of Patterson stopped efforts to address a drinking water contaminant not because it was no longer an issue but because the city couldn’t afford remediation. Now residents say needs to do more to address their growing concerns.
Healthcare Regulation and Reform
The Health Divide: Measles cases have hit a three-decade high, and not everyone is equally protected
Measles cases are at their highest numbers in decades amid declining vaccinations, persistent disparities and vaccine misinformation, leaving millions of children vulnerable.
“The cuts hit everywhere,” said Harvard researcher Scott Delaney. “It's not just in the Ivies. It's not just in the Northeast. There's a story everywhere across the entire country.”
Transracial adoption remains a complex and often debated subject, one that experts Bryan Post and Rhonda Roorda are tackling head-on.
Federal policy upheavals and massive budget cuts are poised to make dental health worse, but the issue gets scant attention in the media.
Data collected by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District indicate that hydrogen sulfide is consistently detected in the air.
Although there is not yet enough data to document chronic exposure, readings taken in South County indicate cause for concern.
Menopause symptoms are often dismissed, with many doctors lacking proper training. Lawmakers in California and other states are pushing for mandatory education to improve care and support for women.
A reporter seeks answers on the use of residential treatment programs nationwide — and the rationale for sending kids away from home.
A reporter finds rising needs, funding gaps, and families forced to give up custody for care.