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California's highest court on Monday barred doctors from citing their religious beliefs as a reason to deny treatment to gays and lesbians, ruling that state law prohibiting sexual orientation discrim

The city of San Diego’s downtown development corporation says building a new city hall will save the city money over the next 50 years. CCDC’s financial analysis concludes plans submitted by two co

Many countries ignore HIV among men who have sex with men because gays, bisexuals and transgenders are social outcasts. A report found that the rate of infections in this high-risk group is unknown in many places that don't reach out to them. A Jamaican man exemplifies how violence against gays can overshadow concerns about HIV.

Some U.S. hospitals are flying uninsured immigrants back to their home countries for treatment of medical conditions that could require long term care. Critics denounce the practice, but some health care providers say they have few options. NPR's Joanne Silberner and Dr. Jay Wolfson, a public health specialist, discuss the ethics involved.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders has asked the head of the Southeastern Development Corporation to resign, because of financial improprieties. SEDC faces mounting criticism for inadequate disclosure of g

Like the United States, France relies on both private and government insurance, with most people getting insurance through their employers. But in a ranking of 19 industrial nations, France is at the top of the list for health care quality, while the United States ranks last.

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California's "hands free" cell phone law goes into effect tomorrow. The new law has caused some confusion in the border region regarding the use of a popular two-way radio device that requires one han

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