People living in neighborhoods crowded with fast-food and convenience stores but relatively few grocery or produce outlets are at significantly higher risk of suffering from obesity and diabetes. MORE -->

Nearly one-third of young children 11 years of age or younger have never visited a dental provider or have not visited a dental provider in more than one year. Reported for California legislature districts. MORE -->

The federal poverty guideline, used to determine income eligibility for many public programs, covers less than half of the basic costs experienced by adults age 65 and older in the state. MORE -->

This report examines dental care utilization of California children and finds that disparities in dental visits exist, including lower rates of visits for Latino and African American children and those without dental insurance. MORE -->