Health CareStudy: Alzheimer's drug shows modest success slowing declines in memory, thinkingNovember 30, 2022In a large study, the experimental Alzheimer's drug lecanemab reduced the rate of cognitive decline by 27 percent in people in the early stages of the disease.
Health CareCalifornia coronavirus updates: Protests erupt in China over ‘zero COVID’ policyNovember 29, 2022Barely a month after granting himself a third five-year as China’s leader, Xi Jinping is facing a wave of public anger over his “zero COVID” policy.
Health CareCalifornia aims to maximize health insurance subsidies for workers during labor disputesNovember 25, 2022Workers who lose employer-based health coverage during a strike or lockout will have access to a full-subsidy plan through Covered California.
Health CareExperts are concerned Thanksgiving gatherings could accelerate a 'tripledemic'November 22, 2022As the holiday approaches, infectious disease specialists are bracing for the possibility that big family get-togethers and travel will propel the spread of RSV, flu and COVID-19.
Health CareHow monoclonal antibodies lost the fight with new COVID variantsNovember 21, 2022The treatments were highly popular earlier in the pandemic. One by one, they got knocked out by more convenient, less expensive treatment options, and new COVID variants.
Health CareAs COVID, flu and RSV collide, some California hospitals are at capacityNovember 17, 2022 | Kate WolffeState officials are warning that hospitals are at capacity contending with rising COVID-19 cases and early seasons of flu and RSV.
Health CareNurse practitioner requirements are changing, allowing them to practice without physician supervisionNovember 16, 2022The new rules will improve access to health care in many communities where it is lacking, supporters say. Some physicians are concerned the rules will expand the scope of services nurse practitioners provide.
Health CareNew omicron subvariants now dominant in the U.S., raising fears of a winter surgeNovember 12, 2022Step aside, BA.5. The new variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, appear to be among the most adept yet at evading immunity from previous infection and vaccination.
Health CareSacramento area hospitals see an uptick in RSV patients as they brace for moreNovember 9, 2022 | Kate WolffeSacramento County’s public health department is working to get the word out to parents about RSV, how to prevent infection and what to do if they believe their child is very sick.
Health CareNew VA study finds Paxlovid may cut the risk of long COVIDNovember 9, 2022For those at high risk, Pfizer's antiviral drug helps stave off severe COVID-19. Now research suggests it may also reduce their chances of long COVID.