Health Matters
Severe sleep apnea diagnosis panics reporter until he finds a simple, no-cost solution
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Sleep medicine turns out to be a thriving industry, but journalist Jay Hancock researched the condition and found a danger of overdiagnosis and overtreatment.COVID-19
U.S. making progress toward defanging COVID-19 but death rate remains too high, Fauci says
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It will be important for people to receive the recently approved vaccines that target subvariant strains of the virus’ omicron variant.Bay Area
COVID still kills, but the demographics of its victims are shifting
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The virus remained among the state’s leading causes of death in July.Bay Area
Opponents of California’s abortion rights measure mislead on expense to taxpayers
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Group falsely claims out-of-state patients will drain tax coffers.COVID-19
California lifts vaccine mandate for school staff
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The decision aligns with state and federal guidance. Most Californians have been vaccinated against the virus.Bay Area
California launches website with reproductive care information
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The new website hosts a collection of resources for people interested in learning about abortion in California.Bay Area
Why does California face a shortage of mental health workers?
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Experts explain how California got here – and where we may be headed.COVID-19
Most Californians eligible for updated booster vaccines
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The new boosters increase their immunity against the original coronavirus strain while also protecting against newer omicron variants.Bay Area
