Frank Roach, Dentist Discusses Women’s Oral Health Frank Roach, Dentist Discusses Women’s Oral Health : While oral health is important for everyone, women need to pay special attention. Too often, women neglect their own health in favor of their families. This could happen due to a lack of dental insurance or a lack of time… Read More »
Senate Democrats blocked passage of a scaled-back Republican coronavirus aid package Thursday, a sign of dwindling chances of another coronavirus aid package by Election Day. “They can tell American families they care more about politics than helping them,” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said of Democrats Thursday. The 52-47 vote was mostly along party lines,… Read More »
Scientists on Wednesday praised the decision by AstraZeneca to suspend its late-stage coronavirus vaccine trials and begin a safety review after learning that a participant had developed a serious neurological condition. Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, testifying at a Senate hearing on Wednesday, said the step “ought to be… Read More »
About Asking Never Hurts A series of columns addressing the challenges consumers face in California’s health care landscape. Send questions to bwolfson@kff.org. Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). If your life these days is anything like mine, a pre-pandemic routine that included regular exercise and disciplined eating has probably given way… Read More »