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Two people in white protective suits, face shields, masks, and rubber boots stand on the grassy shoulder of a rural highway, looking toward the road. A third person, dressed in scrubs and a dark sweater with tall boots, stands with their back to the camera. A large road sign juts into the foreground on the right, and a truck is partially visible on the roadside. The sky is overcast, adding a tense, somber atmosphere.

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The risk of lab experiments on animals extends to people, too

Eight lab monkeys escaped and seven were killed, showing why animal experiments should give way to better, safer testing methods.

By Emily Talkington • diciembre 3, 2025

A person with long brown hair wearing a denim jacket and striped shirt stands beside a decorative metal railing in an outdoor corridor. The background features soft, out-of-focus lights and architectural details. The person gazes calmly at the camera with a neutral expression.

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Life-threatening meals: Restaurants would identify food allergens for diners under this proposed law

Doctors say the bill in the Legislature could save lives, but the restaurant association is opposed, saying it could give diners a false sense of security.

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kristen hwang

• junio 11, 2025

A group of people participate in a science-focused protest on a sunny day in Sacramento. Two individuals in the center hold signs that read "REAL PATRIOTS SUPPORT SCIENCE!" and "RESEARCH MAKES AMERICA STRONG." Others around them are walking, holding signs, or engaging in conversation. Palm trees, government buildings, and construction barriers are visible in the background. The atmosphere is lively and purposeful.

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Disrupted California dementia research shows why studies deserve better protections

After misapplied DEI cuts disrupted and almost derailed Alzheimer's research at UC Davis, a researcher at the school says this type of work deserves better protection.

By Charles DeCarli • mayo 30, 2025

La Dra. Shura Alexis Moreno tiene una visita al consultorio del paciente Carlos Altamirano en el Centro Médico Gabriel en el este de Los Ángeles el 14 de septiembre de 2021. El Dr. Moreno fue uno de los pacientes con COVID-19 que recibió un trasplante de pulmón. Foto de Jessica Pons para CalMatters

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Trump clawed back billions in federal health grants. Here’s how much California is losing

The Trump administration clawed back hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to California health agencies, likely affecting investigations into disease outbreaks and other public health services.

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kristen hwang

• marzo 27, 2025

Un paciente con COVID-19 es tratado por el personal de la unidad de cuidados intensivos del Hospital Providence St. Joseph en Orange el 23 de julio de 2021. REUTERS/Omar Younis

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With federal public health shakeups underway, California needs to prepare for the next crisis

Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to cut money from state health emergency operations while federal officials slash personnel and money from national health agencies.

By Flavia Mangan Colgan and Eric Schmeltzer • marzo 17, 2025

Una persona está de pie en el escenario en un podio con micrófonos al lado de una fila de banderas estadounidenses.

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RFK Jr. estaba en el lado perdedor de las luchas por las vacunas en California. Ahora, Trump lo quiere en su gabinete

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a key figure in protests over California vaccine laws. He could set U.S. health policy in the Trump administration.

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Ana B Ibarra

• noviembre 25, 2024

Una bandada de gansos tomando vuelo en un estanque.

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Un niño de California dio positivo en la prueba de gripe aviar. Esta es la razón por la que este caso es diferente

Bird flu has been spreading among dairy workers in California's Central Valley, jumping from cows to people. A new suspected case in the Bay Area came from an unknown source.

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kristen hwang

• noviembre 19, 2024

A dairy working in an apron and rubber boots putting on milk pumps onto cow utters as they rotate backwards in a dairy machine.

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California bird flu outbreak warrants a broader look at the risky ways we produce food

As California confronts a bird flu outbreak, it is also time to take a hard look at the food production system that puts farm workers in close contact with sick animals, the standard American diet that demands it, and the health ramifications of both.

By Seema Policepatil • noviembre 15, 2024

Una fila de estudiantes levantan las piernas frente a ellos mientras se estiran antes de la práctica de cross country cerca de un edificio en una escuela secundaria.

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Cómo una nueva ley de California protegerá a los estudiantes deportistas del calor

Un cambio en la ley de California ha establecido nuevas reglas sobre cuándo los atletas jóvenes pueden jugar y practicar en altas temperaturas, lo que afecta a las escuelas y equipos de todo el estado.

Por

Deborah Brennan

• 24 de septiembre de 2024

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El médico que dio forma a la respuesta de Gavin Newsom al COVID-19 se retira

Mark Ghaly ha sido una voz constante en el gabinete del gobernador Gavin Newsom, dando forma a las políticas de la administración frente al COVID y sus esfuerzos por reducir el costo de la atención médica.

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Ana B Ibarra

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kristen hwang

• 6 de septiembre de 2024

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