AltWeeklies Wire
Health Care for All?new

Obamacare prohibits undocumented immigrants from obtaining health-care coverage. But that would change in California if the "Health for All" bill passes.
East Bay Express |
Momo Chang |
05-22-2014 |
Health
Too Damn Loudnew

Evidence suggests that hearing loss for musicians and fans is getting worse.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
10-02-2013 |
Health
Toxics in the Wombnew

East Bay scientists are studying whether exposure to environmental pollutants early in life leads to breast cancer as an adult.
East Bay Express |
Lindsey Konkel of Environmental Health News |
02-27-2013 |
Health
Treasure Island: A Radioactive Islenew

A growing number of former residents have cancer, and sources involved in cleaning up the former military base say the Navy has deceived the people who live there now.
East Bay Express |
Ashley Bates |
09-05-2012 |
Health
Doctors Making House Calls? ER Direct Doesnew

The East Bay medical company is one of a small but growing number that is sending doctors to people's homes to provide a more affordable, convenient alternative to emergency-room visits.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
04-02-2012 |
Health
Emergency Callnew

Alameda County has the highest rate of psychiatric detentions in the state, but has failed to adopt a law that could help severely mentally ill adults.
East Bay Express |
Ed Connolly |
03-05-2012 |
Health
No Cannabis for the Sick and Dyingnew

Fifteen years after Prop 215, the people who need medical marijuana the most have the hardest time getting it.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
12-06-2011 |
Health