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East Bay Regional Parks issues annual wild mushroom advisory
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The death cap and western destroying angel are two of the world’s most toxic mushrooms, and both can be found in Regional Parks during the rainy season.Health Matters
House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
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Virus detected in Half Moon Bay cat; owners urged to watch for symptoms and to keep cats indoors.Bay Area
Guided tours of Stanford’s SLAC accelerator offer visitors a light-speed peek at science
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The public is allowed to visit SLAC on several monthly guided tours, or people can attend sponsored lectures or come to a STEM Community Day in the fall.Health Matters
Measles outbreak mounts among children in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
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With hospitalizations and at least a dozen cases, health officials race to contain a growing outbreak in a community with low vaccination.climate change
Taking aim at ageism: Stanford summit looks at changing the conversation about longevity
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65-and-over population will nearly double in size in the coming decades, and by 2034 older adults are projected to outnumber children for the first time in US history.Bay Area
The loneliness of remote work: Older adults most affected by the loss of social networks
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Loneliness is linked to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, dementia, high cholesterol, diabetes and other health problems.Food & Drink
Where are all the eggs? Bird flu’s spread not the only culprit in crisis of global proportions
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Consumers have seen prices continue to climb this month as a global bird flu crisis spreads, leaving many markets depleted.hospital
Presumptive bird flu case identified in San Francisco child who has since recovered
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The bird flu virus was detected the week of Nov. 24, 2024 in batches of Raw Farm cream top whole raw milk.Health Matters
