Federal prosecutors charge shop clerk, son with selling kratom thought to be tied to Ole Miss deathFederal prosecutors in Mississippi say they have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student. The U.S....SFGATE4d agoWhole story →HealthJusticekratom death investigation
Newsom signs law requiring sugar warning next to sweet drinksGov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that will require big chain restaurants to add a new "sugar icon" next to sugary drinks on menus.SFGATE7d agoWhole story →HealthGavin NewsomS 869sugar warning law signed
As work requirements kick in for Medicaid, some states are taking a tougher stanceAt least six states will require documentation that individuals are too sick to meet Medicaid work requirements kicking in next year. The rules are stricter than what the federal government is...SFGATE10d agoWhole story →HealthEconomymedicaid work requirements rollout
Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in detention after leaving hospital, attorney saysThe attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he's back in an ICE detention center after being taken to a hospital for a second time. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez...SFGATE13d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeice shooting incident
Man shot by ICE officer is detained in Texas with a bullet still in his back, attorney's office saysA Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas is being held at a detention center after being released from a hospital with a bullet still lodged in his back. That's according to a...SFGATE14d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeice shooting incident
Mother of Bay Area teen who died using ChatGPT gives testimonyThe mother of a Bay Area teen who died after using ChatGPT urged Congress this week to take action before more people are harmed.SFGATE18d agoWhole story →HealthTechnologyai regulation hearing
Newsom signs law as Californians brace for loss of healthcare coverageGov. Gavin Newsom signed a law this week in response to the Trump administration's gutting of Medicaid last year.SFGATE20d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentGavin Newsommedicaid work requirements rollout
Massachusetts governor proposes improved postpartum healthcare after Lindsay Clancy trialMassachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is proposing free home visits from nurses for every new parent in the state and expanded mental health screenings for new mothers. The announcement comes amid increased...SFGATE21d agoWhole story →HealthMaura Healeymassachusetts postpartum care proposal
Regional: Rep. Desaulnier Town Hall Paints Bleak Healthcare Landscape A Year After Passage Of 'Big, Ugly Bill'The office of U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Walnut Creek, hosted a virtual town hall Monday to discuss how H.R. 1, better known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, has affected healthcare nationally...SFGATE3mo agoWhole story →HealthEconomyMark DeSaulnierHR 1h r 1 town hall discussion
