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Another soda tax bill dies. Another win for big soda
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Public health advocates blame the political — and financial — clout of the soft drink industry for the failure of yet another bill to allow local taxes on soft drinks.California
Hospitals in much of California begin reopening to visitors
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With counties moving to less-restrictive tiers and the state loosening visitation restrictions, hospitals are allowing more visitors for non-COVID-19 patients, but the pace of reopening varies.California
New single-payer bill intensifies Newsom’s political peril
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Newsom came to power promising healthcare reform, but any single-payer proposal will bring on criticism from left and right.California
California aims to address the ‘urgent’ needs of older residents. But will its plan work?
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State officials recently unveiled a “master plan” to address the needs of California’s rapidly aging population, from housing to long-term care.COVID-19
PUSD teachers among first to get vaccines at Coliseum
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The sign-up site is glitchy and unreliable, but a group of local educators were able to sign up and get their shots.covid
A healthy microbiome builds a strong immune system that could help defeat COVID-19
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The microbes living in the gut are key to good health.Featured in Category
Brain scan study: Air pollution may contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia risk
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An estimated 1 in 6 Americans lives in counties with unhealthy levels of particle pollution.COVID-19
State’s hospital systems urge safety in advance of potential holiday case surge
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Hospitals and healthcare workers are feeling the strain of a continued surge in positive COVID cases, and officials are urging Californians to stay home for the holidays.Bay Area
