Health
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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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As Ebola deaths rise, officials work to prevent spread to U.S.
Staff and Wire Report BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 500 people have died out of over 1,500 confirmed cases…
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Research brings hope of walking, feeling again after paralysis
Wave Staff Report DOWNEY — For people living with paralysis, the hope of walking again is powerful. The hope of…
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Medi-Cal recipients to get full dental benefits for another year
By Nicole Chang Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — California’s full-scope dental benefits for undocumented Medi-Cal recipients, which were set to…
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As cold storage company became global titan, fire risks mounted
By Robin Urevich and Aaron Cantu Contributing Writers BOYLE HEIGHTS — More than a week after fire broke out in…
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Stroke is now third leading cause of death for women
By Sunita Sohrabji Contributing Writer SAN FRANCISCO — Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the overall U.S.…
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