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The Mercury News - Health

It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns

2 days ago

FDA flags misleading claims for cancer drug by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong

9 hours ago

Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding

11 hours ago

2026 'Dirty Dozen' produce: Nearly 100% tested positive for pesticides, including 'forever chemicals'

13 hours ago

More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Trump cuts and RFK Jr.'s anti-fluoride fight aren't helping

11 hours ago

More women want menopause care. Can employers help?

10 hours ago

County weighs fees to fight growing threat from invasive mosquitoes, other pests

1 day ago

Study: More than 150,000 uncounted COVID-19 deaths occurred early in pandemic

6 days ago

California woman has spent 5½ dark years with long COVID

5 days ago

Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

14 days ago

New Stanford study points to vaccine that protects against multiple infections

1 month ago

Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations

8 days ago

Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

11 days ago

Two cases of mumps reported at Berkeley High School

16 days ago

AI finds existing drugs that may extend survival for ALS patients

1 day ago

South San-Francisco-based Structure's obesity pill results rival Novo, Lilly treatments

7 days ago

Lawsuit accuses Bay Area doctor of violating Texas' anti-abortion laws

1 month ago