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Instead of struggling with weekly injections, patients may soon be able to swallow a daily pill to lose weight. Both the makers of Wegovy and Mounjaro are seeking FDA approval for tablets.
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A new generation of blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease. But many doctors don't yet know how to use them.
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Health threats have been documented inside privately run immigration detention facilities in California through lawsuits, federal and state audits, and complaints lodged by detainees themselves.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that set health care workers on a path to a $25 minimum wage. Lawmakers then delayed it, but some hospitals are raising pay ahead of schedule.
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Patients looking for doctors who will take their insurance often find the list of doctors provided by their insurance companies are inaccurate or out of date.
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Premium increases largely vary by region and plan, but most consumers will receive subsidies that will protect them from steep hikes.
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Naloxone, known by the brand name Narcan — is more available than ever. This week, the county announced a 4% decrease last year in the number of fatalities from drug overdoses or poisoning compared to the previous year.
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People in 12 states sickened by deli meat Listeria outbreak
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In its second year, 988 calls coming from California area codes jumped 14%.
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Research shows that consistent exposure to noise may be linked to a host of health conditions, including cardiovascular disease and stroke.
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A stifling heat wave in the Western U.S. has turned some of its most alluring nature trails deadly. And Utah's recent deaths add to an already tragic toll this summer. Here are some tips to keep safe.
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Classic heat stroke signs — confusion, dizziness, headaches, fainting, delirium and lethargy — often go unnoticed among this group, reducing the chance of intervention, according to recent studies.
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A total of 96 beds where patients can get 24/7 psychiatric care are slated for the L.A. General Medical Center project.
