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Los Gatos could soon host a brand‑new medical campus that would double the size of its current facility. The proposal, filed by El Camino Health, envisions a 344, 000‑square‑foot building with modern design and advanced technology. The project is slated to finish around 2032, keeping the existing 14

New Drug Gives Hope to People With Severe Skin Blisters

In a recent study, doctors at one hospital tried a new medicine called tofacitinib on people with a tough skin disease that makes painful blisters. The patients had moderate to severe cases, meaning their symptoms were serious and hard to control with usual treatments. The researchers followed th

A Year‑Long Record of Safe Care at FMOL Health

FMOL Health’s three flagship hospitals have once again earned the top safety rating from The Leapfrog Group, marking a seventh straight year of achievement for One Hospital. The same accolade was awarded to the two other regional centers, bringing a total of five institutions into the “A” categor

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Health and Politics: The Story of a Senior Senator

An 84‑year‑old former Senate leader was admitted to a hospital on Sunday, but officials have not said why. His office confirmed the visit, yet no details about his illness were released. A spokesperson noted that he remains active with staff and appreciates the care he receives. The incident is p

Farmers Talk Pain: What It Means and How to Deal With It

Farmer life is hard work, but the aches that stay long after a day on the field are often ignored. A recent study asked farmers to describe what chronic pain feels like in their own words. They said it is a constant, dull pressure that makes simple chores feel impossible. The research also loo

Formula scare puts parents on high alert

The health department in one U. S. state just told parents to pull a specific brand of baby formula from kitchen shelves. They say three babies in different parts of the country got sick after drinking the product. The company behind it agreed to recall every container still on store racks or in hom

Music in the OR: A Calm Tool for Kids

Children and teens who go to surgery often feel scared before the operation, afraid during recovery, and sometimes act wildly when waking up. A new study looked at whether playing music around the time of surgery can help ease those emotions and keep heart rates steady. The researchers gathered d

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Senator McConnell Hospitalized Again

Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesperson confirmed. The spokesman said Mr. McConnell is getting good care but gave no details about why he was admitted. He has had several health setbacks lately. In February, he spent a week in the hospital with flu‑

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Mitch McConnell Hospitalized as Kentucky G. O. P. Prepares for New Leadership

Senator Mitch McConnell, who has led the Senate Republican caucus for nearly two decades, was admitted to a hospital early Sunday morning. A spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican Party confirmed his stay but offered no specifics about the reason or location. The 84‑year‑old senator was still act

Maryland's healthcare AI rules: A step forward or just a show?