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How to grow your social network as you age
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As your circle of close friends shrinks, there are ways to rebuild — but not replace — the social network you had when you were younger.California
Preliminary Supreme Court order upholds approval of abortion pill
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California legislators and officials vow to protect abortion rights no matter the final outcome of the case.California
California’s Medicaid experiment spends money to save money — and help the homeless
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitious new experiment in health care is chaotic and limited but shows promise.Health Matters
Bivalent COVID vaccine, now with full federal approval, is the new standard jab against the virus
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials said they intend to simplify the recommended COVID vaccine schedules for most people.health
Tobacco sales phaseout withers in California without support from anti-tobacco advocates
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Anti-tobacco groups won’t say why they didn’t support the bill, which was amended to focus on enforcing an existing flavored tobacco ban.California
California bill would mandate HPV vaccine for incoming college students
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At least four other states have enacted a similar mandate.health
What can California do about abortion pill ruling? Not much
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Unless the ruling is reversed on appeal, mifepristone will likely be pulled from pharmacy shelves.COVID-19
The California mask mandate is gone. Now some patients fear for their health.
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Some patients with chronic illnesses say they may avoid treatment in largely maskless healthcare facilities rather than risk contracting COVID-19.Bay Area
