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Waning immunity and falling vaccination rates fuel pertussis outbreaks
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New details from health officials suggest the whooping-cough surge may be part of a national pattern driven by slipping vaccine coverage and waning immunity, with infants bearing the brunt of the consequences.berkeley
East Bay Women’s Cancer Resource Center set for major expansion after grant approval
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The grant from the Action for Women's Health fund will support WCRC’s ability to provide free counseling, patient navigation, support groups, wellness classes, and other types of assistance.California
Health care costs jump to the fore as candidates jockey to be California governor
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With the contest a year away, polling shows voters want the next governor to minimize out-of-pocket health care costs, increase mental health care, and expand caregiving services.health care
Covered California enrollment opens amid uncertainty over federal tax credits
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Officials said monthly premiums could rise by an average of 97% for more than 1.7 million residents if the tax credits are not extended.California
A ticking clock: How states are preparing for a last-minute Obamacare deal
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As a state that runs its own exchange, California has devised backup plans.Featured in Category
Don’t pass the Buck: Institute studying science of aging offers free guided tours
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The institute is considered one of the nation’s top aging research centers.gavin newsom
California gives Planned Parenthood $140 million boost to keep clinics open
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And still financial troubles loom.health
Bay Area scientist Frederick Ramsdell earns Nobel Prize for immune system research
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Ramsdell won for his groundbreaking discoveries in how the body’s immune system avoids attacking its own healthy tissues.Health Matters
