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Does milk do a body good? UC researchers seek to learn how it affects toddlers’ health
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The University of California’s Nutrition Policy Institute is seeking toddlers who drink cow’s milk to participate in a 12-month study.Bay Area
American Red Cross facing blood donation shortage, supply of type O in high demand
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Anyone who makes a blood, plasma or platelet donation through Aug. 31 will receive a $20 Amazon gift card.addiction
Fighting fentanyl: Assembly committee seeks solutions to rise of opioid deaths among kids
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Between 2019 and 2021, drug overdoses became the third most common cause of death for U.S. children and teens, according to the CDC.health
A soil fungus that can kill is on the rise in California: What to know about Valley Fever
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More than 5,300 cases have been reported in California through June, that’s 63% more infections than the same period last yearFeatured in Category
Contra Costa Health reports first West Nile death in county since 2006, urges vigilance
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Caused by a bite from an infected mosquito, virus symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, or rash.health
Premiums for Covered California insurance will go up in 2025.
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Premiums for health insurance sold through the state’s marketplace will increase by nearly 8% in 2025.Elections
Harris, once Biden’s voice on abortion, would take an outspoken approach to health
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A strong stance on abortion is not the only major contrast to the GOP that Harris offers: She is well versed in health policy.Health Matters
Why millions are trying FDA-authorized alternatives to big pharma’s weight loss drugs
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The copycat versions of weight loss drugs are significantly cheaper than the branded drugs.California
