Although it might be a bit early to determine the severity of the current flu season, one thing is certain: getting vaccinated against influenza offers you the best protection to […]
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From pain to possibility: Gene therapy gives sickle cell patients new hope
With September being National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved sickle cell disease gene therapy is giving hope of a cure to patients […]
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Don’t let food-safety fears push healthy foods off the plate
When you hear about an outbreak of foodborne illness, you pay attention. We all want to know the food we bring home and serve to our families is safe. But […]
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The UC Davis Scale–When ‘Race-Neutral’ becomes code for illegal race-based affirmative action
On June 10, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the findings of a six-month investigation into the UC Davis School of Medicine admissions practices. The probe focused on whether the […]
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Doctors Seeing More Cases of Preventable Childhood Illnesses
Diseases Once Rare in Children’s Hospitals Return as Vaccination Rates Decline Nationwide Doctors across the United States say they are treating children for illnesses that routine vaccinations once made increasingly […]
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Flipping the script on aging
As California closes out Older Californians Month this May, the state recognizes that its senior population continues to grow at a historic pace. Acknowledging that fact, state leaders and advocates […]
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Emergency physicians’ tips for a safe Memorial Day celebration
In addition to commemorating members of the military we have lost, Memorial Day Weekend kicks off summer with family gatherings, cookouts, swimming, and outdoor activities. The American College of Emergency […]
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More whooping cough cases reported in Pasadena
The Pasadena Public Health Department Health announced today it is investigating an outbreak of whooping cough involving three confirmed cases at Blair Middle School. The department is working with the […]
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Congressional District Health Dashboard release new data
On April 29, the Congressional District Health Dashboard released new SNAP participation data for every Congressional district in the US. For the first time, users will be able to track […]
