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The Mercury News - Health
Dr. William Foege dies at 89; leader in smallpox eradication was called 'the Father of Global Health'
1 day ago
Thomas Fogarty dies; innovative Stanford surgeon, Peninsula winemaker1 day ago
US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says2 hours ago
Why Silicon Valley is raising billions while Southern California biotechs struggle5 hours ago
AI therapy chatbots draw new oversight as suicides raise alarm1 hour ago
'My 600-lb. Life' reality TV star Charity Pierce dies at 507 hours ago
People are turning to AI chatbots for companionship. Is this robot love risky?7 hours ago
East Bay man blazed trail for others with pioneering back surgery9 hours ago
COVID prepared California long-term care facilities for norovirus threat10 days ago
FDA investigating possible adult deaths from COVID vaccines1 month ago
Conflicting advice on COVID shots likely to ding already low vaccine rates, experts warn2 months ago
US measles cases rise, spread to five more states6 days ago
Bay Area County reports first measles case since 20127 days ago
States go their own way as RFK Jr. shifts federal vaccine policy8 days ago
Inside the battle for the future of addiction medicine13 days ago
Legal questions swirl around FDA's new expedited drug program, including who should sign off13 days ago
Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are1 day ago
Epic Care is at the Forefront of Theranostic Therapy: A New Era of Precision Cancer Treatment and Hope1 month ago