Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plan to produce a cheap, generic insulin for the 3.2 million Californians with diabetes is behind the schedule he announced and unlikely to make it to market for several years,

Although California's governor hoped to have the cheaper insulin available by last year, it may take at least another two years.

Six years after he entered office vowing to be California’s “health care governor,” Democrat Gavin Newsom has steered ... “We are approaching the incoming administration with an open hand, not a closed fist,” Newsom said.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to investigate the health risks associated with food dyes and explore ways to further regulate the sales of ultra-processed foods such as candy,

After the FDA’s ban, a food safety expert and toxicologist break down if your favorite products may be affected.

In March 2023, Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks about his plan to make insulin available to everyone for $30 a vial. (Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) SACRAMENTO — Six years after he entered office vowing to be California’s ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has only expanded the size and scope of California government during his tenure, while Trump plans radical federal cuts.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded the focus of a special session he called to pass legislation safeguarding the state's progressive policies ahead of Republican President-elect Donald Trump's

In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who's nominated to become the next health secretary, asked the federal government to revoke its authorization of all COVID-19 vaccines in May 2021, just as vaccinated Americans began returning to a sense of normalcy after pandemic lockdowns.

Some members of President-elect Donald Trump’s inner circle are gearing up to battle “Big Food" and reform Americans' diet.

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on regional media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.