What causes lung cancer? Smoking and nonsmoking risks
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer among men (behind prostate cancer) and women (behind breast cancer) in the…
Current guidelines on vaccines, symptoms, isolation period
The California Department of Public Health reports a summer surge of COVID-19 infection in the state. Week over week results…
Youth caregivers are on the rise, but recognition and support aren’t.
As soon as 12-year-old Aleisha Thompson wakes up, she gets her mom’s medication ready. Then she gets ready for school.…
Does lemon water help you lose weight? Experts weigh in
The internet is rife with quick-fix weight loss tips: Make this one diet change and you’ll magically drop 10 pounds!…
Why do some people hoard? What causes hoarding?
If you or a loved one engages in the practice of hoarding, know you are not alone. According to the…
How to lower blood sugar and prevent blood sugar crashes
If you’ve ever eaten dessert on an empty stomach, chances are you’ve experienced what’s known as a blood sugar “crash.”…
Hunters died after eating infected venison
Two hunters who ate meat from deer known to have chronic wasting disease − or “zombie deer disease” − developed…