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Wegovy covered by Medicare: Insurance provider can now cover …

WEBAlthough coverage of Wegovy and similar drugs could reduce other health care spending, these medications at their current prices would probably still cost the …

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EXCLUSIVE: Bay Area lab discovers root cause of confusion, fatigue

WEBA Bay Area virologist appears to have discovered the root cause of COVID-19 long haulers -- symptoms that include fatigue and confusion that can last for months - …

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California COVID-19 vaccine tracker: Check progress on CA's …

WEBThis California coronavirus vaccine trackers shows how many COVID-19 vaccine doses have been distributed and how CA compares to other U.S. states.

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Commonwealth Fund study reveals US women's health care versus …

WEBA new research study released by the Commonwealth Fund, reveals that women in the United States have significantly worse health care access, outcomes in life …

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San Mateo County becomes 1st in US to declare loneliness as …

WEBSAN MATEO COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- With a unanimous vote by the Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County has become the first county in America to recognize …

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Mpox Global Health Emergency: Bay Area health experts say it's …

WEBThe World Health Organization says a deadlier strain of the virus is rapidly spreading in Africa. "The United States is donating 50,000 doses of the FDA approved …

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California becomes 1st state to offer health insurance to all

WEBCalifornia will welcome the new year by becoming the first state to offer health insurance for all undocumented immigrants. Starting Jan. 1, all undocumented …

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CA signs bills allowing students access to mental health education

WEBSAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The COVID-19 pandemic created mental health struggles in people who previously never faced them like kids. The State says 1-in-3 …

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San Francisco supervisors grill health dept. on 400 mental health

WEBIn 2021, San Francisco announced a plan to add 400 new treatment beds for mental health and addiction treatment. The health department says the city currently has total of 2,550 …

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Death of 17-year-old 'America's Got Talent' contestant puts …

WEBThe death of a 17-year-old who appeared on "America's Got Talent" with her high school dance team has sparked a conversation on teens and mental health. Emily …

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Coronavirus: A look at the latest updates on COVID-19

WEBWhat to know about rapid COVID at-home tests. Map: Every COVID-19 testing site in the Bay Area. Latest updates on COVID-19 vaccine. COVID shots no longer free for …

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988 awareness campaign launched in Santa Clara Co. for those …

WEBThe county has launched a new campaign to spread the word about 988 and also share what's new since it first launched. RELATED: Suicide prevention: New …

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COVID shots no longer free for uninsured, could cost up to $200

WEBWASHINGTON -- The latest batch of COVID shots are out, but be prepared to pay up if you don't have health insurance. That's because the federal program that …

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Rising Bay Area COVID-19 cases: Is it time to mask up again

WEBSAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco health officials are urging people to consider masking up in crowded, indoor spaces to help slow the summer surge of …

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Poison control centers report spike in calls about kids and energy

WEBThe number of calls to U.S. poison centers about children consuming energy drinks increased about 20% in 2023 after years of remaining relatively flat, according to …

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I-TEAM investigates crisis at Alameda County health center

WEBOAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Employees at an Alameda County health center have come to the ABC7 News I-Team for help. The clinic is in crisis, with the federal …

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HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra launches funding opportunity at San …

WEBSAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- San Jose State University got a visit from a key member of President Biden's cabinet Monday. U.S. Health and Human Services …

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Aspire Houston Fertility Institute faces class-action lawsuit from 5

WEBHOUSTON -- A Houston area fertility clinic was slapped with a class action lawsuit Tuesday by couples who claim they were lied to about their chances of …

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Kate Middleton cancer announcement: Catherine, Princess of …

WEBKate said having her husband, William, the Prince of Wales, at her "side is a great source of comfort and reassurance." "We hope that you will understand that, as a …

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Deal to bring Oakland A's to Sutter Health Park in Sacramento …

WEBSACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGO) -- The deal to bring the Oakland A's to Sacramento's Sutter Health Park next season could be in jeopardy, according to a …

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Holiday gift card scam: Remove cards from packaging, double …

WEBPINOLE, Calif. (KGO) -- An East Bay Police Department is warning shoppers of a new gift card scam going around this holiday season. They say it's something that …

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