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The Mercury News - Health

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

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Christina Applegate reportedly hospitalized in LA since late March

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These women had their breasts removed to thwart cancer. Then came the pain

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Navy doctor who led the recovery at Artemis II splashdown recounts experience welcoming home astronauts

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ACLU, advocates pressure San Jose to increase civilian response to mental health emergencies

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Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says

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State-run insurance plans for foster kids leave some of them without doctors

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Kids may be more likely to get the new 'Cicada' variant of Covid-19. Here's what to know about BA.3.2

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

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California woman has spent 5½ dark years with long COVID

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

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FDA vaccine post candidate is Fox News regular, frequent Gov. Newsom critic

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Too young for the MMR shot, babies become 'sitting ducks' in measles outbreaks

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US scientists sequence 1,000 genomes from measles, a disease long eliminated with vaccines

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Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance

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

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AI finds existing drugs that may extend survival for ALS patients

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Prop. 64 at 10: Why the illicit cannabis market still dominates in California

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It's music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

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Ellenberg: Dear candidates for governor, California's counties need your urgent attention

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'Dr. Pimple Popper' Sandra Lee suffered stroke while filming show

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