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The Mercury News - Health

Food influencer Stacey Hatfield refused ambulance during fatal homebirth: report

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Final rules for Medicaid work requirements are out. Here's what you need to know

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Focused on work, needed at home: A federal caregiving policy might help

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Parental leave laws don't apply to pregnant elected officials in California. A new bill is aiming to change that

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East Bay community voice frustration over approved data center

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Sea squirts may offer insights into human aging and exercise, Stanford, UCSD researchers say

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'I just don't want it to take over my life': Hantavirus sparks fear, questions for some students in a post-COVID world

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IRS may owe you a refund for coronavirus-era fines. Here's how to apply

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Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research

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US health officials nix publication of a study on COVID vaccine effectiveness

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South Bay resident with measles visited SFO airport, San Jose locations

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RFK Jr. seeks to peek at Americans' medical records for clues on autism and vaccines

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2 scientists charged with bringing deactivated mpox virus into the US and lying to authorities

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Stop worrying about Ebola: Protect yourself from contagious viruses you may actually encounter

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Prolific East Bay innovator of common medical devices dies at age 90

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FDA blocked melanoma drug as confusion reigned under Makary

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Los Gatos' newest wellness clinic offers targeted IV, injection therapies

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FDA grants speedy approval to Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill for obesity

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