EnvironmentReport: California Has Nation's Dirtiest AirApril 20, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe American Lung Association "State of the Air 2016" report gives failing grades to communities in the Central Valley's farming region and the Los Angeles area. It also says climate change is a growing threat to air quality in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Measles Scare Spreads To Amador, Calaveras CountiesApril 6, 2016 | Steve MilneCalaveras and Amador county health officials say they're working to ensure no local people were infected with measles after a Nevada County child diagnosed with the disease traveled through the area. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBill Would Restrict Some Rat Poisons In CaliforniaApril 6, 2016 | Ed JoyceA bill introduced in the California Assembly would ban certain rat and mouse poisons that harm people and wildlife. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezScientists Looking At Adult Stem Cells For Possible Huntington's Disease TreatmentsMarch 22, 2016UC Davis scientists are looking at ways to treat Huntington's Disease by engineering adult stem cells. Dr. Vicki Wheelock was on Insight to talk about her team's research. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Look At Diabetes County-By-CountyMarch 10, 2016Executive director of the California Center for Public Health Advocacy joins Insight to discuss the health implications of diabetes as well as policy recommendations. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
UOP: Energy Drinks Trigger Abnormal Heart RhythmsMarch 3, 2016 | Steve MilneA clinical trial led by researchers at University of the Pacific in Stockton adds to the evidence that energy drinks may be bad for you. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Doctors Studying High Thyroid Cancer Rates In Gold CountryFebruary 16, 2016 | Steve MilneResearchers say some foothill communities in the Sacramento region have rates of advanced thyroid cancer well above the national average. They’re looking at possible environmental links. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
DevelopingHealth Care4 More Places Added To US Travel Alert On ZikaFebruary 1, 2016(AP) - A U.S. travel alert has been issued for four more destinations because of the Zika virus.
Health CareMany Children With Medicaid Not Getting Required Dental CareJanuary 25, 2016(AP) - A federal report says three out of four children did not receive all required dental services, such as regular checkups and fluoride treatments, in Medicaid programs in four states, including California.
Why Poverty May Be More Relevant Than Race For Childhood ObesityJanuary 22, 2016Are kids more at risk of becoming obese because of their race or their economic status? A group of researchers at the University of Michigan tried to tease out an answer.
