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Financial stress can be chronic and ongoing

Financial stress may be as bad for the heart as traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease

January 16, 2026 6:01 am CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — Worrying about money and food may age the heart even faster than traditional risk factors of cardiovascular… Continue Reading

Patient Valerie Zeko poses in a hallway at the Brain Stimulation Lab.

First on CNN: Noninvasive brain treatment for depression proves helpful

January 15, 2026 4:55 am CNN Newsource

Story by Kristen Rogers. Photographs by Carolyn Fong for CNN (CNN) — Summer passed Valerie Zeko by when she was 27, as she vegged out on the… Continue Reading

What to do if you’ve been exposed to measles

January 15, 2026 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The United States reported a record number of measles cases in 2025, and the virus continues to spread… Continue Reading

Medical groups will ask court to block new CDC vaccine recommendations

January 14, 2026 7:32 pm CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Six prominent medical associations say they will ask the courts to reverse the US Centers for Disease… Continue Reading

Deadly outbreak of wild mushroom poisonings impacts 35, kills 3

January 14, 2026 4:33 pm Mina Wahab

SLO COUNTY, Calif.—People are becoming ill after consuming mushrooms they gathered in the forest. Three people have died, and 3 others have… Continue Reading

Many students will soon have access to whole milk in schools.

Whole milk now allowed in school lunches as Trump signs bill reversing limits

January 14, 2026 3:42 pm CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Whole milk could be coming to your local school cafeteria for the first time in more than a decade.On Wednesday,… Continue Reading

Patches of low vaccination in the US are becoming bigger, riskier holes

January 14, 2026 9:33 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Opting out of childhood vaccines is becoming more common across most of the United States, leaving larger… Continue Reading

A yoga routine in the evening can help you wind down and prepare your body for sleep.

Stress-proof your body: How to build a nervous system that supports your fitness goals

January 14, 2026 7:01 am CNN Newsource

By Dana Santas, CNN (CNN) — Many people approach fitness with the same assumption: If they just train harder, stay consistent and push… Continue Reading

Combining small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life

January 13, 2026 3:30 pm CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life by a year when put into practice together, while… Continue Reading

News Channel 3-12 Blood Drive: Santa Maria Man Saved by Transfusion Now Returning the Favor

January 13, 2026 11:57 am Dave Alley

A Santa Maria man who was saved through a blood donation two years ago is returning the favor by donating blood himself as much as… Continue Reading

Autism advocates celebrate release of ‘magical’ first-ever Barbie on the spectrum

January 11, 2026 9:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Five-year-old Mikko’s eyes lit up with glee when she noticed something familiar about her Barbie: The doll… Continue Reading

She also has an augmentative and alternative communication device.

Autism advocates celebrate release of ‘magical’ first-ever Barbie on the spectrum

January 11, 2026 9:00 pm CNN

CNN By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Five-year-old Mikko’s eyes lit up with glee when she noticed something familiar about her Barbie: The… Continue Reading

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

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