In 1998, the year I was diagnosed with autism, the CDC estimated that 1 in 500 children had a form of autism. Today, education and awareness have shifted those numbers to one in 68 children who are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Health Equity & Social Justice
Clear communication and cultural competency can help Muslim women avoid a harrowing trip to the doctor.
Black men find solace and support in "Real Men Real Talk" gatherings, discussing life struggles together.
Lack of Spanish-language programs in San Francisco threatens recidivism and puts public safety at risk, say social service advocates.
Mental health is a big contributor to pregnancy-related death rates, according to a new analysis in JAMA Psychiatry.
"There are instances where we might prioritize the perspective of an under-covered community to build back trust," writes health reporter Elise Takahama. "This was one of them."
When COVID swept through two Los Angeles residential buildings, residents died in both. But there were eight times more deaths in the primarily elderly Asian American building than in a wealthier residence. Why the gap?
These six journalists will undertake ambitious reporting projects about important health concerns affecting Californians.
Children of color receive unequal healthcare; vital federal nutrition program faces $1 billion shortfall; disabled kids lack hearing aid coverage in 18 states; high sleep disorder rates pose health risks for African Americans.
LGBTQ+ community fashion swaps offer a space for self-expression and gender exploration.