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The Mercury News - Health

After nursing home crises, states target private equity's role

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Black midwives are suing Southern states, claiming regulations make it harder to help patients

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Too sick to work, but can they prove it? New Medicaid rule worries patients

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'X-Men' and 'Halloween' actor Tyler Mane reveals breast cancer diagnosis

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Berkeley resident who kept dozens of rats dies from rat-borne disease

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Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

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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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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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Sen. Cassidy loses La. GOP primary to Trump-backed candidate

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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

23 days ago

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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Companies are testing baby formula for heavy metals — a new California bill would make them share results

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Experimental gene therapy shows promise in fighting toxic protein in brain, without removing the toxin

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A Medi-Cal lifeline keeps Californians at home. Now it faces cuts

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Advocates, lawmakers rally against funding cuts outside Valley Medical Center

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