Fountain Valley family accuses longtime aide of abusing their teen son

The family had the aide for their disabled teenage son for eight years, but said they recently noticed abusive treatment on their home security footage.

California Democrats agree to delay health care worker wage hike to balance budget

California health care workers were supposed to get a raise on July 1, but now could get that raise in October, if the state's revenues are higher than estimates.

LA healthcare workers hit the picket lines

The workers said they want a contract to help address "low pay and chronic understaffing." They also said the university seeks to cut healthcare benefits, and subcontract union jobs.

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Healthcare workers from the National Union of Healthcare workers authorized pickets outside of Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Wednesday.

Bill aiming to protect IVF treatment in US blocked by Senate Republicans

Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.

Planned Parenthood sues Fontana over abortion access

Planned Parenthood is suing Fontana, as the city is accused of having a construction moratorium that allegedly limits residents' access to abortion.

Nurses at 3 SoCal hospitals begin weekend-long strike through the Thanksgiving holiday

Nurses at West Hills Hospital, Riverside Community Hospital and Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, all walked off the job Wednesday morning.

Kaiser Permanente health care workers agree to new contract

More than 85,000 Kaiser Permanente workers agreed to ratify a four-year contract with a 98.5% margin. The contract will be in effect until Sept. 30, 2027, at hundreds of Kaiser facilities, including those in Southern California and throughout the state.

AI medical capabilities show accuracy in clinical decision making

ChatGPT was best in making a "final diagnosis," where it was 77% accurate, according to Mass General Brigham research

Attacks at US medical centers reveal why health care is among nation's most violent fields

Stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that American health care workers are now far more likely to suffer nonfatal injuries by violence than workers in any other profession, including law enforcement.

New hair loss treatments may be on the way after major discovery, researchers say

Researchers from the University of California identified a molecule that's linked to faster hair growth, a San Diego biopharmaceutical company has announced.

California Senate passes $25 minimum wage for health care workers

If the bill is signed into law, it would raise the minimum wage for health care workers to $21 in 2024, then $25 in 2025.