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A love story to my mom: Family’s cancer journey marked by worry, hope and dharma

by Priya Nair Flores, India Currents March 3, 2023March 2, 2023

Mom, family and Thai food WE SAT AT the restaurant, just us, the original four — Mom, Dad, my sister Preeti and me, this time no kids or spouses. My son was at his father’s house for dinner. My husband was wrapping up his workday. Preeti’s family was prepping for school the next day.  We gathered […]

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Turning 50 soon? Here are 4 things you can do to improve your health and well-being

by Jay Maddock, for The Conversation February 19, 2023February 17, 2023
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Keeping cancer on the run: Hundreds register for annual St. Joseph’s Foundation fundraiser

by Harika Maddala, Bay City News Foundation Supported by Bay City News Foundation January 31, 2023January 31, 2023
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Sitting all day is terrible for your health — new study finds an easy way to counteract it

by Keith Diaz, for The Conversation January 23, 2023January 20, 2023
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Racial disparities are hindering lung cancer detection, research — with deadly outcomes

by Melba Newsome, Kaiser Health News December 2, 2022November 30, 2022
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Bonta suit takes aim at ‘forever chemicals’ that are present in many consumer products

by Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation November 12, 2022November 11, 2022
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AB&I Foundry still donates to local political campaigns despite plans to leave Oakland

by Zack Haber, Bay City News Foundation November 1, 2022October 31, 2022
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Fairfield’s first female police chief announces her retirement for health reasons

by Katy St. Clair, Bay City News Foundation August 20, 2022August 19, 2022
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University of the Pacific researchers discover relief for constipation caused by opioid use

by Victoria Franco, Bay City News Foundation Supported by Bay City News Foundation August 5, 2022August 3, 2022
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New emission rules for boat engines may clear the air for West Oaklanders

by Keith Burbank, Bay City News Foundation March 27, 2022March 29, 2022

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