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Santa Barbara Police announce new Narcan distribution location at Figueroa Station lobby

June 6, 2025 4:41 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Santa Barbara Police announced that a new, free Narcan -also known as Naloxone- distribution location has been added to the… Continue Reading

As measles spreads across the Americas, outbreaks in Mexico and Canada have also turned deadly

June 6, 2025 4:08 pm CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — As measles cases in the United States continue to mount, neighboring countries Canada and Mexico are also… Continue Reading

The Salvation Army: New Mobile Eye Clinic Thrives after One Year of Service in Ventura County

June 6, 2025 10:41 am Patricia Martellotti

VENTURA, Calif. – It's been about one year since the inception of the new mobile eye clinic at The Salvation Army in Ventura. Since then,… Continue Reading

About 10 out of 100 known pregnancies end early

A West Virginia prosecutor is warning women that a miscarriage could lead to criminal charges

June 6, 2025 9:44 am CNN

CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Amid a constantly changing reproductive landscape, one West Virginia prosecutor is warning people who… Continue Reading

Weight stigma isn’t just cruel — it makes losing weight harder

June 6, 2025 9:31 am CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Maybe you have decided that the voice inside your head judging yourself or others for body size can be… Continue Reading

A West Virginia prosecutor is warning women that a miscarriage could lead to criminal charges

June 6, 2025 3:30 am CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Amid a constantly changing reproductive landscape, one West Virginia prosecutor is warning people who have… Continue Reading

Why exercise helps you sleep and why sleep is good for your fitness routine

June 5, 2025 1:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN (CNN) — The health benefits of a good night’s sleep have long been touted by researchers and medical… Continue Reading

SLO County Public Health recommends rabies vaccinations for pets and livestock Thursday

June 5, 2025 1:25 pm Andrew Gillies

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department and Animal Services Division issued a press release Thursday in… Continue Reading

Despite Kennedy’s claims, vaccines have been tested in placebo-controlled studies

June 5, 2025 12:20 pm CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly claimed in public statements that… Continue Reading

Rite Aid Closures Impacting Pharmacy Customers

June 4, 2025 6:01 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Rite Aid customers across the Central Coast are being notified by phone to fill their prescriptions before local stores shut… Continue Reading

Why are synthetic opioids so dangerous? An ER doc explains

June 5, 2025 7:24 am CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — The United States is facing an alarming increase in overdose deaths among young people due to synthetic… Continue Reading

More measles exposures are happening at airports and tourist destinations. Here’s what travelers need to know

June 5, 2025 4:00 am CNN Newsource

By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — More than 1,100 measles cases have been reported in the United States this year, and the highly contagious virus… Continue Reading

Ground beef sold at Whole Foods might be contaminated with E. coli, USDA warns

June 4, 2025 11:58 am CNN Newsource

By Asuka Koda, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for some… Continue Reading

CDC official overseeing agency recommendations for Covid-19 vaccines resigns

June 4, 2025 7:31 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — A medical officer at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who was working on changes to the… Continue Reading

Wastewater is now helping track measles spread around the US

June 4, 2025 6:25 am CNN Newsource

By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — As measles cases rise to precipitously high levels in the US this year, there’s a new tool to help track… Continue Reading

RFK Jr. is investigating infant formula. Here’s what’s at stake

June 4, 2025 5:30 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Operation Stork Speed is underway.Announced in mid-March by US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.… Continue Reading

Harmful ultraprocessed foods may be removed from billions of California school lunches

June 3, 2025 3:57 pm CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Move over, MAHA. California has just overtaken President Donald Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again”… Continue Reading

Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary

June 3, 2025 3:40 pm CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Tuesday… Continue Reading

Experts recommend consulting a medical professional before attempting to lose weight.

New study suggests calorie restriction may be linked to worsening depression

June 3, 2025 3:30 pm CNN Newsource

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Going too far with a diet might have serious impacts on your mental health.Cutting your calories down too… Continue Reading

Hancock College to begin new bachelor’s degree nursing program in Santa Maria with CSU Channel Islands

June 2, 2025 11:56 am Dave Alley

Allan Hancock College and California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) announced a partnership on Monday morning that will create a new… Continue Reading

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