In San Francisco, a growing number of Latinos who work physically demanding jobs are turning to supplements like Artri Ajo King and related supplements to relieve chronic pain. The supplements are marketed as natural remedies for pain relief. But doctors warn of hidden pharmaceuticals that can lead to serious medical conditions, including liver toxicity and death.
In Part Two of The Mercury’s Pulse Check series, we explore how hospitals, clinics and nonprofits are grappling with various federal funding cuts to public health.
In Part One of the Mercury’s Pulse Check series, we examine the challenges that were roiling the state health department even before this year’s federal cuts introduced new hurdles, and how officials are responding.
D’Angelo’s death is a sobering reminder of the racial gaps in the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of pancreatic cancer that go well beyond biology.
Southern California nurses seek clearer ICE encounter policies after incidents in hospitals. A new state law bars immigration agents from medical areas without warrants.
Asian American families face cultural taboos, language gaps, and limited resources in end-of-life care, but early planning and culturally sensitive support can ease the journey.
亞裔家庭在安寧與臨終照護中面臨文化禁忌、語言障礙與資源不足，凸顯及早規劃與文化敏感支持的重要性。
Black mothers in California face higher risks in childbirth than white or Hispanic mothers. Inland Empire clinics are responding by providing culturally responsive care to mothers as part of a strategy to reduce disparities.
Contrary to many predictions, abortions did not decline nationally after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision. Here's what's behind the trend.
In her new book, journalist Shoshana Walter revelas how many programs exploit patients, bar mothers, underuse buprenorphine, and worsen racial and gender disparities.
