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You Might Have West Nile Virus in Fresno County and Not Know It

Three people in Fresno County learned they were infected with West Nile virus after they donated blood and it underwent routine testing. The...

You Might Have West Nile Virus in Fresno County and Not Know It

Three people in Fresno County learned they were infected with West Nile virus after they donated blood and it underwent routine testing. The...

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Madera Health Clinic Takes Over Urgent Care for Saint Agnes

Saint Agnes will be handing off its on-site urgent care to a Madera-based health clinic. On Thursday, the urgent care at Saint Agnes Medical...

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The Plague Rarely Affects Humans, Though the US Sees About 7 Cases a Year. Here’s Why

Colorado health officials are investigating a suspected case in a human of the plague, the rare bacterial infection is infamously known for ...

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FDA Approves Second Drug to Modestly Slow Alzheimer’s Disease

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients i...

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Air Pollution Costs Valley Residents Millions in’Preventable’ Medical Costs: Study

Air in the San Joaquin Valley costs a fortune. So say researchers at UC Merced, who found that three prevalent air pollutants in the region ...

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A Rare Voice Box Transplant Helped a Cancer Patient Speak Again, Part of a Pioneering Study

WASHINGTON — A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx and, in a pioneering move, replaced it w...

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Central Valley’s Largest Physician Group Rebrands as ‘Inspire’

The Central Valley’s largest independent medical group has rebranded as Inspire Health Medical Group. Originally Central California Fa...

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Justice Department Charges Nearly 200 People in $2.7 Billion Health Care Fraud Schemes Crackdown

WASHINGTON — Nearly 200 people have been charged in a sweeping nationwide crackdown on health care fraud schemes with false claims topping $...

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Valley Children’s Docs First in US to Use Rapid Test to Potentially Save Infant Hearing

Valley Children’s doctors were the first in the U.S. to use a genetic test to determine if a certain antibiotic would lead to permanen...

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Medical Center in Porterville Graduates First Class of Internal Medicine Residents

Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville graduated its inaugural class of internal medicine residents this month at a festive ceremony atte...

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US Tells Russian Minister Putin Should Release Detained Americans Including Gershkovich and Whelan

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Judge’s Order Dismissing Trump Classified Docs Case Won’t Be Final Word as Long Court Fight Awaits

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Former Mayor Known for Guaranteed Income Programs Launches Bid for California Lieutenant Governor

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Southern California School District Sues Gov. Newsom Over New Gender-Identity Law

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Watch: Republicans Share Their Wishlist for Trump

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Fact Focus: A Look at Ominous Claims Around Illegal Immigration Made at the Republican Convention

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AP-NORC Poll: Nearly Two-Thirds of Democrats Call for Biden’s Withdrawal

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Democrats Aim to Nominate President in First Week of August, as Some Push Biden to Quit the Race

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