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“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...

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Childhood Obesity Rates Fall Slightly

Childhood obesity rates are finally falling in the United States after years of increasing, researchers from the Centers for...

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Shortage Of Breast Milk Leads To Unique Donation Drive In Sacramento

A first-of-its-kind donation drive is taking place in Sacramento Monday due to a critical shortage of breast milk.

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Renewed Warnings Of Suffocation Risk From Sleep Positioners

Infant sleep positioners have been marketed and sold as ways to improve a baby's sleep, while reducing risk for sudden infant...

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UC Hospital Employees Begin 2-Day Strike

University of California medical center workers began a two-day strike Tuesday that could involve thousands of employees and prompted postponement of some surgeries.

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Gene Test May Help Guide Prostate Cancer Treatment

A new genetic test to gauge the aggressiveness of prostate cancer may help tens of thousands of men each year decide whether they need to treat their cancer right away or can safely monitor it.

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Calif. Supreme Court Rules Cities, Counties Can Ban Pot Shops

California cities and counties can ban pot shops, the state’s highest court ruled Monday in a unanimous opinion likely to further diminish California’s once-robust medical marijuana industry.

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California Prison System Under Federal Review For Anti-Psychotic Drug Spending

Under federal court oversight, California’s prison mental health system has been spending far more on anti-psychotic drugs than other states with large prison systems, raising questions about whether patients are receiving proper treatment.

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Quotes From Celebrities About Their Sobriety

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Check out what 15 celebrities say about their sobriety.

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Study: More Than 17,500 Genital Injuries From Zippers In US

More than 17,500 people in less than a decade have had genital injuries caused by zippers, according to a recent study.

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Whole Foods Chain To Label Food It Sells In North America Containing GMOs

Whole Foods says all products in its North American stores will have labels disclosing if they contain genetically modified ingredients by 2018.

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Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms

Taking antibiotics could relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain, according to a new study.

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Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: Q&A

Mutations in certain genes raise the risk of breast cancer by as much as 80 percent, experts say.

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Confused By Health Care Marketplaces? Help Is Coming

Under the Affordable Care Act, people and small businesses will be able to purchase insurance through a Marketplace.

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