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Calif. Herbal Doc Promising Cancer Cure Sentenced

A Los Angeles doctor was sentenced Friday to 14 years in federal prison for bilking patients out of more than $1 million by promising them that an herbal supplement she hawked could cure late-stage cancer and other diseases.

2013/05/17

Find Out How To Cut Carcinogens Out Of Your Grilling

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — It’s the familiar sizzle that comes with warming weather. The sun is out, barbecues are in full swing. But it’s what’s hiding inside that meat you’ve cooked that can hurt your health […]

2013/05/15

Hero Dog Missing Snout Seems To Have Beaten Cancer

A veterinarian at the University of California, Davis, has some good news about a dog from the Philippines who became an international hero after sacrificing her snout to save two young girls.

2012/12/25

Dream Comes True For Stockton Thunder Fan Suffering From Cancer

It was a dream come true as the Stockton Thunder marked something off the bucket list of one 22-year-old cancer patient Wednesday night.

2012/11/28

Local Cleaning Company Gives Cancer Patients Helping Hand At Home

A local cleaning company is tackling chores for cancer patients so they can focus on recovery.

2012/11/12

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Opinion: Mitt Romney The Cigarette Peddler

It turns out that Mitt Romney made millions and saved the company he was running by peddling cigarettes in the former Soviet Union and in the United States in the early 90s.

2012/10/16

Cancer-Stricken Delta Man Planning Risky Solo Sailing Trip To Panama

A local man is sailing solo from San Francisco to Panama, despite the fact that he’s just learned how to sail a boat.

2012/09/19

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Opinion: Republicans Advances War On Women

Republican politicians continue to work against HPV vaccination despite its ability to prevent thousands of cases of cervical cancer and resulting deaths.

2012/06/29

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.

2012/04/07

Perspective

I’ve had a series of, well let’s call them “challenging” moments in the past few weeks. I’ve felt alternately overwhelmed, angry, sad and even at times, I admit, a little defeated. None of […]

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