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Lawmakers Approve Health Insurance Protections

State lawmakers sent Gov. Jerry Brown a pair of consumer protection bills Monday that prevent health insurance companies from discriminating against people with pre-existing conditions and limit how much more insurers can charge older residents.

2013/04/29

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Study: Female Brains Are Smaller Than Male Brains, But Used More Efficiently

The findings of a new study reveal that, while women do have smaller brains than men, women use the grey matter they do have more efficiently than their male counterparts.

2013/03/04

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ER Visits Tied To Energy Drinks Double Since 2007

A new government survey suggests the number of people seeking emergency treatment after consuming energy drinks has doubled nationwide during the past four years, the same period in which the supercharged drink industry has surged in popularity in convenience stores, bars and on college campuses.

2013/01/16

Jason Ross Show

“Live From The Drive” With CBS Sports 1140

Hey Fans! Your Sacramento Kings and BloodSource are teaming up to host a community blood drive, and CBS Sports 1140 is broadcasting the Jason Ross Show live on location at Sleep Train Jan. 11th to […]

CBS Sports 1140–2013/01/11

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Study: Overweight Circle Of Friends Likely To Cause Weight Gains

If high school couldn’t get any more complicated, a new study indicates that the group of friends that teenagers hang out with will dictate whether they’re bound to gain weight.

2012/07/19

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July 4 Is The Deadliest Day For Teen Drivers

July 4 is one of the worst days for traffic fatalities for all drivers. For teen drivers, it’s the single most deadliest day.

2012/06/29

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