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The Mercury News - Health

Bay Area ER doctor shares Fourth of July safety advice

10 hours ago

Did the milk expire? California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste

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Toxins prompt restrictions on commercial take of northern anchovy, Pacific sardine

13 hours ago

8 more new California laws that go into effect today

1 day ago

Trump changes pregnancy-prevention program to promote childbearing

1 day ago

Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here's what to know

1 day ago

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

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

FDA panel backs first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology

14 days ago

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

18 days ago

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

27 days ago

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

29 days ago

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

1 month ago

FDA blocked melanoma drug as confusion reigned under Makary

1 month ago

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

2 months ago

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

3 months ago

CVS candy, cookie ads sent to Bay Area diabetic a 'brand safety fail'

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