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Census Data: California Lags Behind National Trends

New U.S. Census Bureau data shows American households made more money last year and more people had health insurance. But Californians didn’t fare as well.

Doctors, Clinics, Hospitals Rally to Stop More Health Budget Cuts

Health care providers say they’re relieved a judge ruled this week to spare them from getting a pay cut. But they rallied at the capitol Thursday saying that victory isn’t enough.

Medi-Cal Patients Frequent ERs

Medi-Cal patients are the heaviest users of the ER. That’s according to a new study from the Public Policy Institute of California.

Olympics Motivating Sacramentans to Get Fit

Have the Olympics inspired you to get more active? One local doctor says everyone can hit the treadmill. But, remember to keep a few things in mind.

Nest Egg Not So Safe: Plan Ahead for Long-Term Care

The housing market collapse is making it hard for many middle-class seniors to get long-term care. That’s because home equity is often used to pay for the expensive costs. Waddell and Reed financial planner Ben Goldhammer offers some planning tips.

Housing Market Derailing Seniors' Plans for Long-Term Care

Around the country the housing crisis is taking its toll on some of America’s seniors in an unexpected way. Especially in regions that have been hard hit, like the foreclosure capitol of the country California’s Central Valley.

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As Kids Grow Older, Egalitarianism Honed

A study in Nature shows that egalitarianism begins to appear in most kids between ages 3 and 8. Scientists who studied 229 Swiss children found that at age 3, 9 percent were willing to share candy with another person. But by age 8, that number rose to 45 percent.

Medication Error Death Rate Up 500 Percent

Painkillers, sleeping pills and anti-anxiety drugs are being prescribed to out-patients in high doses, without the oversight of a doctor. A new study found that in the last 20 years there has been a 500 percent increase in the death rate from medication errors made at home.

Breast Exam Rebuttal: 'An Exam Saved Me'

Last week we reported on a study that showed that self breast exams don't help prevent death from breast cancer in women. The interview generated quite a response from listeners. Several women wrote in to say that they had found cancerous lumps in their own breasts and wouldn't be alive today if not for breast self exams.

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