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Commentary: Can music save your mortal soul? That song in your heart may be good for the brain
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More research shows listening to — and playing — music is good for aging brains.Featured in Category
Measles misinformation is on the rise — and Americans are hearing it, survey finds
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Attitudes about a debunked link between measles vaccines and autism haven’t budged too much, but there’s still a partisan divide over it.California
California halts medical parole, sends several critically ill patients back to prison
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The change is drawing protests from attorneys representing prisoners and the author of the medical parole law, saying prisoners’ health is at risk.Bay Area
Bear with us: 27 years in the works, California finally updates black bear conservation plan
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The bear population is estimated at 60,000 statewide, and in the Bay Area, most bears live in Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties.Health Matters
Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.’s NIH slashed science funding across states that backed Trump
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A KFF Health News analysis underscores how the terminations have spared no part of the country, politically or geographically.health
A Kaiser strike by mental health workers drags on — setting a US record — as talks resume
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Nearly six months into the dispute against Kaiser, eight mental health care workers banded together last week in a five-day hunger strike.public safety
Golden Gate Bridge patrol officers say suicides are down with new safety nets
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Confirmed suicides are down over 50%, suggesting a ‘deterrent effect,’ Bridge Captain Roger Elauria said.Bay Area
EBMUD closes public access to boat launches at its reservoirs to prevent mussel invasion
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After hitching a ride on a freighter from Asia, golden mussels now pose a threat to the drinking water in the East Bay.California
