Health Archives

From Homelessness to Hopeful: How One Mom is Rebuilding Her Life Through St. Vincent’s Support Program

January 9, 2026 10:28 am Patricia Martellotti

Santa Barbara, Calif. (KEYT) - Santa Barbara, Calif. (KEYT) - After months of uncertainty, wondering if she and her child would ever have a safe… Continue Reading

CDC says flu activity probably has not peaked amid record-breaking season

January 9, 2026 11:23 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — After a record week of flu activity in the US, hospitalizations and deaths continue to rise.About 40,000… Continue Reading

Why some people can’t stay away from alcohol, even when they know it’s hurting them

January 9, 2026 10:59 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Researchers came to Dr. Chris Knowles’ school in England when he was 18 years old to run an experiment.… Continue Reading

The national network spotlight shines on 911 At Ease International for First Responder support

January 8, 2026 3:44 pm Beth Farnsworth

SANTA BARBARA, Calif - (KEYT) The national spotlight will shine on 911 At Ease International, a local nonprofit devoted to the mental health of… Continue Reading

SLO County Rolls Out Redesigned Website to Track Respiratory Illnesses in the Community

January 8, 2026 11:59 am Dave Alley

The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department has created a newly redesigned website that tracks the number of respiratory virus cases in the… Continue Reading

Many people who come off GLP-1 drugs regain weight within 2 years, review suggests

January 8, 2026 9:33 am CNN Newsource

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Many people who stop using weight loss drugs will return to their previous weight within two years, a new review of… Continue Reading

RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid puts meat, dairy at the top. What you should eat

January 8, 2026 5:00 am CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — If you’re eating several servings of fruits and vegetables daily, avoiding ultraprocessed foods and baking… Continue Reading

South Carolina measles cases jump 68% in one week amid holiday activities and lagging vaccination

January 8, 2026 5:00 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — As measles outbreaks flared up across the US last year, causing a record number of cases, Scott Thorpe… Continue Reading

Casa Pacifica faces Lawsuit over Death of Teen

January 7, 2026 8:18 pm Tracy Lehr

CAMARILLO, Calif. (KEYT) A Santa Barbara County family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Casa Pacifica in the wake of their loved… Continue Reading

Common food preservatives linked to cancer and type 2 diabetes

January 7, 2026 3:30 pm CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Common preservatives used to keep food safe and extend shelf life may be linked to a higher risk of several… Continue Reading

The side effects of flu shots can sometimes feel like the flu

Wondering if you should get a flu shot? Here’s what science says

January 7, 2026 12:39 pm CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Flu is making people miserable from coast to coast, thanks in large part to a new strain called subclade… Continue Reading

Upcoming News Channel 3-12 MLK Day of Service Blood Drive looking to help boost local supplies

January 7, 2026 11:39 am Dave Alley

The 8th Annual News Channel 3-11-12 MLK Day of Service Blood Drive will be held later this month in an effort to help boost local supply… Continue Reading

New US dietary guidelines urge less sugar, more protein – and make a nod to beef tallow

January 7, 2026 8:21 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, Katherine Dillinger, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — New US dietary guidelines released Wednesday echo past advice, but also… Continue Reading

What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule

January 6, 2026 2:54 pm CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — After the Trump administration announced sweeping changes to the US childhood vaccine schedule this week,… Continue Reading

Wegovy is now available as a pill. Here’s what you need to know

January 6, 2026 9:35 am CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Americans seeking to lose weight now have a new option – taking Wegovy as a daily pill, rather than… Continue Reading

Aiming for a healthier year? A doctor shares the 5 science-backed habits that matter most

January 6, 2026 6:01 am CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Was that you I spotted at that New Year’s Day group class at my local YMCA? If not, don’t worry. It’s not too… Continue Reading

The US Department of Health and Human Services is planning a major change to the childhood vaccine schedule.

US overhauls childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots

January 5, 2026 4:02 pm CNN

CNN, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services is recommending fewer… Continue Reading

Flu reaches highest level in the US in 25 years

January 5, 2026 11:57 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Flu continues to bring misery across the US, with all but four states showing high or very high levels of… Continue Reading

US overhauls childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots

January 5, 2026 11:10 am CNN Newsource

By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services is recommending fewer vaccines for most American children,… Continue Reading

Patients with a prescription can now purchase the lowest dose of the new Wegovy pill.

Starter dose of Wegovy now available as a daily pill instead of weekly injection

January 5, 2026 5:00 am CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Americans can now purchase the starter dose of blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy as a pill, drug… Continue Reading