Health Archives

Spencer the Gardner fans can’t get enough of “More Than Just a Party Band” documentary

February 21, 2024 8:43 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Spencer the Gardner fans can't get enough of the "More Than Just a Party Band" documentary. It tells the story of Santa… Continue Reading

Norovirus cases continue to climb in the US, especially in the Northeast, CDC data shows

February 24, 2024 3:04 pm CNN Newsource

By Amanda Sealy, CNN (CNN) — Cases of norovirus are on the rise in the US, on par with seasonal trends, according to the most recent data… Continue Reading

5 tips for talking to kids about their weight

February 24, 2024 11:00 am CNN Newsource

By Andrea Kane, CNN (CNN) — It is no secret that a growing percentage of Americans can be considered overweight or obese, and that includes… Continue Reading

How the reversal of Roe v. Wade led to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children

February 24, 2024 3:30 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — An Alabama Supreme Court ruling that decided frozen embryos are children, and those who destroy them can… Continue Reading

Sewage spill in Oak View on Thursday closes parts of some Ventura beaches over the weekend

February 23, 2024 5:03 pm Andrew Gillies

Beach closure signs have been posted at beaches one mile north and one mile south of the Ventura River outfall after about 15,000 gallons of sewage… Continue Reading

Amid measles outbreak, Florida is ‘deferring to parents’ on whether to send unvaccinated kids to school

February 23, 2024 2:28 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Family physician and public health specialist Dr. George Rust has warned some of his colleagues about a… Continue Reading

Parts of Goleta Beach closed due to estimated one million gallons of sewage spilled

February 22, 2024 11:37 am Andrew Gillies

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has issued a beach closure notice for Goleta Beach from one mile east to a half-mile west of the Goleta… Continue Reading

New ways to count your blessings: Science-backed strategies for increasing your joy

February 23, 2024 7:00 am CNN Newsource

By Jessica DuLong, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note: Shift Your Mindset is a monthly series from CNN’s Mindfulness, But Better team. We talk to… Continue Reading

In one school district, kids exposed to violence at school felt safer after participating in a lockdown drill and training

February 23, 2024 5:54 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Students who are exposed to violence at school tend to feel less safe, but a new study suggests that… Continue Reading

San Luis Obispo County agencies gather for the fight against the opioid epidemic

February 22, 2024 6:37 pm Christina Rodriguez

The San Luis Obispo Opioid Coalition collaborated with the County of San Luis Obispo to host an educational event about substance abuse resources.… Continue Reading

Wendy Williams has the same progressive brain condition as Bruce Willis

February 22, 2024 12:11 pm CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte and Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal… Continue Reading

Local station holds 25th annual ‘radiothon’ to help raise money for kids battling cancer

February 22, 2024 11:54 am Dave Alley

For the 25th straight year, local radio station Sunny Country 102.5 FM is helping raise money for children battling cancer at St. Jude Children's… Continue Reading

Treadmills cause thousands of injuries each year. Here’s how to use one safely

February 22, 2024 8:00 am CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — While treadmills are among the most popular pieces of fitness equipment, they can be dangerous.More… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara Unified School District normalizes mental health on high school campuses

February 22, 2024 6:48 am Ivania Montes

The Santa Barbara Unified School District wants to provide a safe place for students and their staff when discussing mental… Continue Reading

It’s not just what you eat, according to a doctor. It’s when and how

February 22, 2024 6:00 am CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — What you eat and don’t eat can reduce your risk of medical conditions such as heart disease and cancer and… Continue Reading

How vending machines help states battle the opioid crisis: ‘You don’t know when you’re going to need these products’

February 22, 2024 4:18 am CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — In his darkest moments, Jason Hall felt worthless. During his childhood and early adulthood, he said,… Continue Reading

Dental health tips for kids

February 21, 2024 5:35 pm Scott Hennessee

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - February is Children's Dental Health Month. Barbara Morrow from the San Luis Obispo County Dental Health Team appeared live… Continue Reading

FDA warns against using smartwatches and smart rings to measure blood sugar

February 21, 2024 4:08 pm CNN Newsource

By Mira Cheng, CNN (CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning Wednesday about the risks of using smartwatches and smart… Continue Reading

About 42% of US adults know someone who died by overdose, new survey finds

February 21, 2024 1:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — Emergency physician Dr. Gail D’Onofrio has seen the grief and heartache firsthand, she said. Each time,… Continue Reading

Colorado man dies after bite from Gila monster he illegally kept as a pet

February 21, 2024 12:56 pm CNN Newsource

By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A Colorado man has died after a bite from a large venomous lizard, called a Gila monster, that he illegally kept… Continue Reading