Health
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Recovery and motherhood go hand in hand for former addicts
By Elizabeth Aguilera Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Toddler Osiah Lawing climbed onto his mother’s lap as she talked about…
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County to review Measure B tax funds for hospitals
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Despite concerns from some hospitals about a possible loss of funding, the…
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Black doctor moves step closer to become new CDC director
By Mike Stobbe Contributing Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A Senate committee has advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz’s nomination to be…
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NAACP partnership targets nicotine addiction among Blacks
Wave Staff Report WASHINGTON — Truth Initiative and the NAACP have announced a partnership to confront the disproportionate toll of…
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Convention examines challenges of sickle cell
By Stephen Oduntan Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of patients, caregivers, physicians, researchers and advocates from across the United…
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Experts warn of health risks amid measles resurgence
By Sunita Sohrabji Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — A Minnesota mother who was traveling to Somalia took her family to…
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Drew University unveils new health education building
Wave Staff Report WILLOWBROOK — Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science officially unveiled its new Health Professions Education…
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Dr. Oz to decide fate of plan to fill Medi-Cal funding gap
By Bo Tefu Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,…
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As Ebola virus rages in Africa, U.S. citizen tests positive
By Jean-Yves Kamale and Monika Pronczuk Contributing Writers KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization…
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College coach to face charges in death of Black football player
By Gene Johnson Contributing Writer LEWISBURG, Pennsylvania (AP) – The parents of a Bucknell University football player who died after…
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