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Study: Obese Doctors Less Likely To Diagnose Obesity

A new study that looked at the weight of both doctors and their patients found obese doctors were less likely to diagnose obesity...

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UPDATE: Kaiser Says Majority Of Nurses Ignored Strike

Kaiser Permanente workers throughout Northern California staged a one-day strike Tuesday in a dispute over a new contract for...

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Placer County Warns Residents About Ticks With Lyme Disease

Placer County health officials are warning residents to be cautious after several ticks have tested positive for Lyme Disease in...

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Study: Stem Cells May Aid Vision In Blind People

Scientists are reporting hints that embryonic stem cells can ease blindness in some people.

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Widespread Gastrointestinal Illness Reported Iin Calaveras County

An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness has hit dozens of students at two elementary schools in Calaveras County, prompting the health department to issue a reminder about proper sanitation practices.

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School Lunches To Have More Fruit, Veggies, Whole Grains

The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings — including the always popular pizza — will come with less sodium, more whole grains and a wider selection of fruits and vegetables on the side.

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Agents Seize 63 Pounds Of Erectile Dysfunction Drug At LAX

A Korean man won’t get off easy after trying to smuggle nearly 63 pounds of an erectile dysfunction drug through LAX.

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State Cuts Blamed On Curtailing Medical Advances

Doctors say a new tool in ambulances could save countless lives. There’s just one problem — one company says it can’t afford to continue to install them because of state budget cuts.

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FDA Steps Up Testing For Fungicide In Orange Juice

The Food and Drug Administration says it will step up testing for a fungicide that has been found in low levels in orange juice.

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Calif. Releases Report Detailing Hospital Infection Rates

The California Department of Public Health has issued an annual report which for the first time allows residents to compare patient infection rates at hospitals across the state.

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Blue Shield To Pay $2M To Settle Lawsuit With L.A.

Blue Shield of California says it has agreed to pay $2 million to settle a lawsuit with the city of Los Angeles that alleged the provider wrongly dropped policyholders after they became ill and other unfair business practices.

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Lodi Memorial Working To Erase ‘Bad Hospital Food’ Cliché

A new kitchen and a hotel-style room service option for patients and family members has been unveiled at Lodi Memorial Hospital, offering a novel counterargument to complaints about hospital chow.

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Facebook Aims To Help Prevent Suicide

Facebook is making it easier for people who express suicidal thoughts on the social networking site to get help.

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Feds Seize Santas Over Potential Shock Hazards

Santa Claus won’t be coming to Southern California.

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