OAKLAND, Calif. — Dr. Andrew Herring has a clear goal walking into every appointment with patients seeking medication to treat an opioid use disorder: persuade…
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Noctámbulos mejoran su salud por la flexibilidad laboral durante la pandemia
Muchos de los llamados noctámbulos se sienten incomprendidos, en lo que respecta a las expectativas de la sociedad sobre cuándo debe comenzar la jornada laboral….
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My moustache started growing at the age of 12 while nobody else in my class has a moustache even now. Should I be worried?
Thanks for your question. Many people have questions about how their body changes during puberty. For people born with male genitals (a penis and testicles)…
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Biden’s Promise of Better Nursing Home Care Will Require Many More Workers
The Biden administration has identified core impediments to better nursing home care in its proposed overhaul of the industry, but turning aspirations into reality will…
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Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Events and Cancers in Some Patients
A newer rheumatoid arthritis drug may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, compared to older drugs, according to a new study published in…
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Pandemic-Fueled Shortages of Home Health Workers Strand Patients Without Necessary Care
Frail older adults are finding it harder than ever to get paid help amid acute staff shortages at home health agencies. Several trends are fueling…
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Colleges Struggle to Recruit Therapists for Students in Crisis
Early in his first quarter at the University of California-Davis, Ryan Manriquez realized he needed help. A combination of pressures — avoiding covid-19, enduring a…
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How to Get Your Free N95 Masks and At-Home COVID Tests From the Government
If you've been looking for COVID-19 tests and proper protective gear to no avail, you're in luck: Americans can now order free at-home COVID tests…
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Grabando el dolor por covid en la piel de los sobrevivientes
Era un sábado por la mañana en Southbay Tattoo and Body Piercing, en Carson, California, y su propietario, Efraín Espinoza Díaz Jr. se estaba preparando…
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With Sexually Transmitted Infections Off the Charts, California Pushes At-Home Tests
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has become the first state to require health insurance plans to cover at-home tests for sexually transmitted infections such as HIV,…
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