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The Mercury News - Health

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3 medical routines that older people may not need

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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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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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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

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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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