Monterey County update on rodenticide contamination in pigs, turning them blue
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Last July, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced that wild pigs in the Monterey County…
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Dangerously high levels of arsenic and cadmium found in store-bought rice, report finds
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Samples of store-bought rice from more than 100 different brands purchased in the United States contained…
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Disrupted US vaccine meetings could threaten timelines, access and transparency around shots
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Two long-planned vaccine meetings — one at the US Centers for Disease Control and another at the US Food and Drug…
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Three local hospitals called out for overspending; OHCA Board
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Three Monterey County hospitals are facing potential spending limits after a report by the Office of Affordable…
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The causes of Alzheimer’s disease are in doubt. The first Black psychiatrist challenged consensus over 100 years ago
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Alzheimer’s disease is increasingly widespread, affecting more than 55 million people worldwide — a figure…
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The wind may be partly to blame for bird flu spread between farms, a new study suggests
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — In February 2024, government veterinarians in the Czech Republic investigating a bird flu outbreak found themselves…
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Food recalls in the US were more widespread – and deadly – in 2024
By Deidre McPhillips and Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — Contaminated food is causing a growing number of illnesses in the United States, and severe…
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Experimental transplants with organs from gene-edited pigs see major steps forward
By Nadia Kounang, CNN (CNN) — For 66-year-old Tim Andrews, it was a matter of life or death. Andrews had spent the better part of two years on…
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Covered CA shares open enrollment information at Salinas library
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — The deadline to enroll in Covered California is approaching as representatives head to local libraries to reach out to…
Continue Reading America’s first bird flu death reported in Louisiana
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — The first person to have a severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the United States has died, according to the…
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What experts say about taking psilocybin as an alternative treatment for depression
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — The matchup: Two doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” against a six-week course of…
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Inversions and the health benefits of going upside down
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — Health professionals say that going upside down is beneficial for your health, even if just for a few minutes per day.…
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Thousands of cleaning supplies may contain substances linked to health problems
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — When you go through the chore of cleaning your home, you hope the end result is a safer, healthier environment…
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Santa Cruz County releases its 2024 Community Health Assessment Plan
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County released its 2024 Community Health Assessment (CHA) that will layout county goals over the…
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Nearly 10 million pounds of meat recalled due to listeria concerns
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — BrucePac, a producer of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items, has recalled more than 9.9 million pounds of product…
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How psilocybin, the psychedelic in mushrooms, may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Shrooms, Alice, tweezes, mushies, hongos, pizza toppings, magic mushrooms — everyday lingo for psychedelic…
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Melinda French Gates launches a $250 million women’s health fund
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Melinda French Gates is shedding more light on her $1 billion plan to promote women’s rights, announcing…
Continue ReadingBaby Boomers are living longer than previous generations but have worse health, study finds
By Rosa Rahimi, CNN London (CNN) — Baby Boomers may be expected to live longer than their predecessors, but a recent study has found that they are…
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Most of today’s children are unlikely to live to 100, analysis says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Gerontologist Jay Olshansky is used to backlash about his views on human longevity. Decades ago he and his…
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Balancing the neurotransmitters in the brain achieves better overall health
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Chemical functions in the brain, when balanced properly, helps to regulate a person’s hormones and mood,…
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Nearly 1 in 3 US adults may have an iron deficiency, study suggests
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — You may have an iron deficiency and not even know it. A large proportion of adults in the United States –…
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How social media became a storefront for fake pills as families struggle
AP Technology Writer Fentanyl overdoses have become a leading cause of death for minors in the last five years or so, even as overall drug use has…
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For people without insurance, updated Covid-19 shots are no longer free of charge at pharmacies
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The rollout of updated Covid-19 vaccines has begun in the United States, but for the first time, the shots will…
Continue ReadingNew Covid shots are coming available. Here’s what experts say about when to get yours
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Newly updated vaccines against Covid-19 will be in pharmacies soon, just as the US is experiencing a surge of…
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An experimental pill cut hot flashes and improved sleep for women in menopause — without using hormones
By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — An experimental once-a-day pill that works without hormones significantly reduced the number of hot flashes…
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Are you worried about your child’s size? Here’s why it may not be an issue
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Do you ever find yourself comparing the size of your child with those of their classmates and worrying about…
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Childhood vaccinations will have prevented more than 500 million illnesses and 1 million deaths in US since 1994, CDC report says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Routine childhood vaccinations will have prevented hundreds of millions of illnesses, tens of millions of…
Continue ReadingToxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in pesticides used on food, in homes and on pets, study finds
Originally Published: 24 JUL 24 00:01 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made…
Continue ReadingBiden’s health and age under even further scrutiny amid questions over his political future
Originally Published: 18 JUL 24 11:16 ET Updated: 18 JUL 24 12:02 ET By Kyle Feldscher, Jeff Zeleny and Samantha Waldenberg, CNN Washington (CNN) —…
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FDA approves donanemab, Eli Lilly’s treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved donanemab, a monoclonal antibody designed to slow the…
Continue ReadingFDA expands approval of first gene therapy for rare form of muscular dystrophy
Originally Published: 20 JUN 24 17:53 ET Updated: 21 JUN 24 12:39 ET By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration has…
Continue ReadingSurgeon general demands warning label on social media apps
Originally Published: 17 JUN 24 06:20 ET Updated: 17 JUN 24 08:45 ET By David Goldman, CNN (CNN) — Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said the threat…
Continue ReadingHere are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study
Originally Published: 08 MAY 24 18:30 ET Updated: 09 MAY 24 09:29 ET By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better:…
Continue ReadingChick-fil-A tells people to throw away Polynesian sauce cups over allergy concerns
Originally Published: 01 MAR 24 10:34 ET By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Chick-fil-A is telling customers to “please…
Continue ReadingListeria outbreak: What to know and how to protect yourself
Originally Published: 08 FEB 24 10:05 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Editor’s note: This story has been updated from 2022. CNN’s Mira Cheng contributed…
Continue ReadingLead contamination in applesauce pouches may have been ‘intentional act,’ FDA official tells Politico
Originally Published: 15 DEC 23 09:58 ET By Meg Tirrell and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Lead contamination in cinnamon applesauce pouches that…
Continue ReadingFDA proposes ban on potentially harmful ingredient found in some sodas
Originally Published: 02 NOV 23 16:43 ET Updated: 03 NOV 23 09:03 ET By Kristen Rogers, CNN Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better:…
Continue ReadingMillions have used the 988 mental health crisis line, but most say they wouldn’t turn to it again
Originally Published: 31 OCT 23 11:00 ET By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has received millions of…
Continue ReadingCannabis use disorder is common in one state where marijuana is legal
Originally Published: 29 AUG 23 11:00 ET Updated: 04 SEP 23 10:16 ET By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Developing cannabis use disorder is relatively…
Continue ReadingAn ‘obscene’ number of kids are losing Medicaid coverage
Originally Published: 26 AUG 23 10:06 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — For months, Evangelina Hernandez watched helplessly as her autistic twin sons…
Continue ReadingBronny James, son of LeBron, has a congenital heart defect, family says
Originally Published: 26 AUG 23 07:44 ET Updated: 26 AUG 23 07:51 ET By Jacob Lev and Omar Jimenez, CNN (CNN) — Bronny James, the older son of NBA…
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Toddler’s death prompts new warning for a popular baby stroller
(CNN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission reiterated its warning about the hazards of some popular Baby Trend-brand strollers and…
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Granite Bay, CA, father-daughter duo shed light on Asian American health issues
GRANITE BAY, California (KOVR) — Asian American Pacific Islander leaders from all fields headed to Los Angeles this weekend for UCLA’s AAPI Policy…
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March for reproductive rights held at Window on the Bay
Women’s March Monterey Bay is holding a march for reproductive rights at Window on the Bay.…
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Monterey travelers prepared for potential threat of Coronavirus
Traveler, Tibby Light, thought ahead before boarding her flight to Monterey,…
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Camp Roberts no longer considered potential site for housing evacuees who may have coronavirus
The Monterey County Health Department announced, Sunday, that local officials were advised to prepare for the possible arrival of individuals with…
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Blue Zones Project promotes living an active lifestyle in 2020
The Blue Zones Project has partnered with the City of Salinas to encourage people to get outside and be active this year.…
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Dozens kick off 2020 with hike at Asilomar State Beach
The crowds came to Asilomar State Beach for an annual New Year’s Day Hike.…
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King City school fights flu with “smart thermometer” technology
Gabilan School in King City is ready to tackle flu…
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Gonzales receives national award for transforming community health
Gonzales is one of five winners of the 2019 RWFJ Culture of Health Prize awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson…
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