CDC issues “superbug” warning
April 10, 2019
1:16 pm
The Centers for Disease Control has issued a warning about a potentially deadly fungal infection that’s showing a troubling resistance to drugs.
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Measles outbreaks worsen
April 9, 2019
2:12 pm
Hundreds of cases of the measles have prompted a public health emergency in New York City.
Are you making this common mistake when applying moisturizer with SPF?
April 3, 2019
2:45 pm
Despite our best efforts to protect our faces from the sun, a new study suggests we’re doing it wrong and leaving a vulnerable part of the face exposed.
SLO County Public Health launches dental program for children
April 2, 2019
6:05 pm
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department is launching a new effort to bring dental care to more children.
New hope for pancreatic cancer patients
April 2, 2019
1:18 pm
A new approach to treating pancreatic cancer at the Mayo Clinic is defying odds.
Quit smoking, then “live long and prosper”
April 1, 2019
11:26 am
The Centers for Disease Control has rolled out another hard-hitting “Tips From Former Smokers” ad campaign.
Local leaders look to understand and prevent vaping among kids and teens
March 27, 2019
6:13 am
Central Coast educational leaders are trying to increase awareness about the dangers of vaping.
Laboratory in San Luis Obispo working to develop a Valley Fever vaccine
March 27, 2019
4:12 am
Valley Fever killed six people in San Luis Obispo County in 2018, according to the Public Health Department. Now, local scientists are working to develop a vaccine for this life-threatening disease.
Northern California health officials investigate more potential measles cases
March 27, 2019
4:00 am
Several possible measles cases are under investigation across California.
FDA eyes link between breast implants and cancer
March 26, 2019
9:00 pm
Women who say they’ve suffered because of breast implants stood together at a Food and Drug Administration meeting Monday.
‘Healthiest Community’ rankings score counties on 80 health factors
March 26, 2019
12:33 pm
A suburb of Denver has been named the nation’s Healthiest Community, according to U.S. News and World Report and the Aetna Foundation.
Cal Poly looking for mothers to participate in infant feeding study
March 25, 2019
6:29 am
Cal Poly is looking for mothers to participate in a three-month study aimed at promoting healthy feeding patterns and weight gain for bottle-fed infants.
Baby cough syrup recalled over possible bacterial contamination
March 21, 2019
10:57 am
A brand of baby’s cough syrup sold nationwide at Dollar General retail stores is being recalled..
Severe weather impacts blood donation centers across the country
March 14, 2019
6:19 pm
“The severity of this issue has the potential to negatively impact patient care. It’s imperative that every person who feels healthy and is eligible gives blood now,” said Susan Noone, Regional Director at Vitalant.
Accidental ingestion of drugs sends a kid to the hospital every 10 mins
March 14, 2019
1:35 pm
Every ten minutes, a child in the United States is rushed to an emergency room after getting ahold of medication.
Colon cancer: younger patients face greater risk
March 11, 2019
7:23 am
New evidence shows striking differences between colon cancers that strike people over age 50 and those diagnosed in younger adults.
Cal Poly student diagnosed with chickenpox
March 5, 2019
4:12 pm
A student at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo reportedly has a case of the chickenpox.
Vaccine debate hits Capitol Hill
March 5, 2019
2:05 pm
An Ohio teenager who gained national attention for going against his mother’s anti-vaccine beliefs shared his story on Capitol Hill Tuesday.
Lowering weight, lowering blood pressure
March 1, 2019
4:56 pm
Very often, blood pressure and weight go hand-in-hand.
New technology aims to aid seniors
March 1, 2019
4:11 pm
When you think of embracing new technology, younger generations may come to mind, but there are a growing number of ways that technology can help the elderly.