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Aggressive yellow fever mosquito moves up to Contra Costa County from Southern California
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The district is asking for reports of encounters with the mosquito -- it has white stripes on its back and legs and typically bites around the legs and ankles.opioids
Marin County adds Narcan vending machines for International Overdose Awareness Day
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The vending machines are available in at least seven locations countywide in places like fire stations, county buildings and community centers.Bay Area
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.addiction
‘Super important’: UC students push for a place to get — and stay — sober on every campus
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Collegiate recovery programs are unique and provide an important outlet for students who need a nuanced approach to vanquishing their drug dependencies.Education
5 updates on teens from the CDC: declining sadness, but more bullying and violence
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Depression and suicidal activity have decreased slightly for teens since 2021.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
