Elk Grove Physician Kicked Off State Advisory Panel After TV Ad
Gov. Jerry Brown abruptly booted a doctor from a state advisory panel after she appeared in industry-funded television ads slamming a proposed tobacco tax to fund cancer research.
Babies In Intensive Care At Sacramento, Solano Hospitals Exposed To Tuberculosis
Sacramento and Solano county health officials are working to notify the parents of babies who recently spent time in the neonatal...
“POM Wonderful” Deceptively Advertised Health Claims In Juice Ads, Judge Rules
A federal administrative judge ruled Monday that POM Wonderful deceptively advertised its pomegranate products when the company...
California Lettuce Grower Expands Recall Across Nation
A California lettuce grower has expanded a recall of some bagged salads after routine sampling detected listeria contamination....
Facebook To Make It Easier To Become Organ Donor
Facebook wants to help you share your organs.
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Dogs Being Trained In Rancho Cordova To Help Diabetics
It’s a lifelong, chronic disease that can occur at any age and effects millions of people worldwide. But now trainers at the Local Bark in Rancho Cordova are hoping their four-legged friends can help those suffering from Type 1 diabetes.
Mayim Bialik’s Ways Intuitive Healing Makes Sick Kids Feel Better
Mayim Bialik, author of “Beyond the Sling” and star of TV show “Blossom,” shares her real-life advice as a mom with a Ph.D in neuroscience.
Bunny Sippy Cup Recalled Because Ears Are Poking Kids In The Eye
As mom always says, ‘You could poke an eye out with that.” Target is recalling its Bunny Sippy Cup for just that reason.
UPDATE: Mad Cow Disease Found In Dairy Cow In Hanford
A senior manager with a California rendering company said Tuesday a cow at its Hanford, Calif., transfer station tested positive for mad cow disease.
New Aggressive Strand Of Childhood Disease Circulating In NorCal
Doctors in San Francisco are asking parents to look out for an aggressive virus among children.
Potato Chip Promises Energy Boost
They look and crunch like any other chip, but these come with a kick.
California Finds Toxins In Nail Polishes
California regulators have found some nail polishes used and sold in salons that are advertised as free of a so-called “toxic trio” of chemicals have high levels of agents known to cause birth defects.
Multi-Marathoner Cuts His Mane To Fight Cancer
Charlie Johnston feels like a weight has been lifted after his hair’s last run. Most people run to stay in shape — perhaps for their heart health. But today, Charlie Johnston ran for his hair.
Stem Cells Could Be Key To Back Pain Relief
If you have ever dealt with back pain, then you know how quickly it can take over your life.
