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42 episodes Articles tagged Kaiser Health News
'Black youths in a swimming pool. (ai)'
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Breaking Barriers to Black’s Swimming

Black swimmers are making waves, overcoming fear and old perceptions for better health and safety.

Individual 'Emergency 911 phone call'
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911 System Undergoing National Emergency

The 911 system has seen statewide outages and is due for an overhaul, but funding remains on hold.

Pediatrics 'Child gets shot with needle (ai)'
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Doctor Reduces Childhood Needle Pain

One California doctor has a plan to reduce children’s needle pain.

Gerontology 'An elderly female siting on a couch in a living room.'
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No Longer Care for the Elderly

The actions of both the government and people, in general, leave some questioning whether we simply do not care about old people.

Mental health 'Female relaxing after drug treatment'
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Ketamine for Mental Health

Ketamine therapy for mental health is a ‘Wild West’ for both doctors and patients. Discover the pros and cons of this controversial treatment.

Gerontology 'Senior couple dances in living room'
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A Growing Geriatrician Shortage

Who will care for older adults? We’ve plenty of know-how but too few specialists. How will this impact senior health care?

Mental health 'Brandon Masters, school principal'
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Parents Inherit Kid’s Mental Health

The second diagnosis: Parents see their own health spiral as their kids’ mental illnesses worsen.

Immunology 'Hand holding vaccine vial'
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New Vaccine Era

A new era of vaccines leaves old questions about prices unanswered.

Nutrition 'School lunch milk'
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Dairy Clash With Schools Over Milk

Outdated: Got milk in school? Farmers fight health advocates over the creamy ‘whole’ variety. The backstory of school lunch milk is nauseating.

Technology 'Senior patient consulting with doctor'
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AI Handles Insurance Claims Poorly

Federal agencies rein in use of predictive software that limits care for Medicare Advantage patients.

Gerontology 'Elderly woman receiving hospital visit'
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Geriatric Surgery Risks

Weighing risks of major surgery: 7 questions older Americans should ask their surgeon.

Emotions 'Mature married couple smiling'
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The Importance of Optimism

Are you an optimist? Could you learn to be? Your health may depend on it.

Clinical science 'Lab scientist performing tests'
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Clinical Trials Attract Private Equity

The business of clinical trials is booming. Private equity has taken notice.

Gerontology 'AMR ambulance'
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Less Ambulances For California Medicaid Patients

The largest provider of ambulance services in the U.S. will halt some rides in Southern California, citing low Medicaid rates.

Mental health 'Jeff White patient portrait'
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Rural Areas Gain Mental Health Crisis Teams

Mental health crisis teams aren’t just for cities anymore. Rural areas expand to provide necessary assistance to law enforcement.

Technology 'High-tech wristwatch'
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Probable Weight Loss With App

Can you lose weight with tech wearables? Weight loss gadgets provide data to help consumers achieve diet goals, but it still won’t be easy.

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Drama 'ClinicalPosters'
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The Latch

A struggling single mother in a high-rise relies on her children to fend for themselves after school, unaware that watchful eyes threaten their fragile existence.

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Extraordinary Testimony E4

Alan drags Reyna back into court—but this time, he’s the prosecutor, judge, and jury.

Mystery 'A Caucasian female wearing an orange jumpsuit appears in court. (ai)'
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Extraordinary Testimony E3

Will Reyna’s actions and their rippling effects exonerate her or sink her deeper into a life of despair?

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