Elon Musk says a third patient got a Neuralink brain implant. The work is part of a booming field
Since the first brain implant about a year ago, Musk said the company has upgraded...
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‘Waiting list to nowhere’: Homelessness surveys trap Black men on the streets
Vulnerability questionnaires determine how likely a person is to get sick and die while homeless,...
It’s sick season. Here’s how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV
Washing your hands is among the best ways to prevent getting sick.
Bird flu has been found in cats. What to know and how to protect them.
Bird flu has been found in cats, and is often fatal. Here are some tips...
US ‘notorious markets’ report warns of risks from online pharmacies
The report says 96% of online pharmacies were found to be violating the law, many...
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Santa Cruz County strike teams head south to fight raging Los Angeles fires
Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit Chief Jed Wilson told the Sentinel that 89 Cal...
Monstrous wildfires blanket Southern California with smoky air, threatening the health of millions
Wildfire smoke increases tiny particles in the air known as particulate matter that can be...
Trash incinerators disproportionately harm Black and Hispanic people
Studies have found that neighborhoods with more low-income and minority residents tend to have higher exposure to...
Reopening date remains uncertain for Sutter Health urgent care in Santa Cruz
A spokesperson for Sutter Health told the Sentinel in an email Wednesday that the partial...
Pulse oximeters may misread oxygen levels in people of color. The FDA wants to change that
Federal health officials are proposing changes to make sure medical devices that measure oxygen levels...