Most Americans take for granted that the food they purchase at the grocery store is safe to eat. But ensuring the safety of the food supply requires a coordinated effort involving scientific monitoring, regulatory oversight, and public health infrastructure. Among the most serious threats are bacterial pathogens, which are the second-leading cause of food recalls after undeclared allergens, and...
Bob GarverContributorIt has been 23 years (not 28, somewhat frustratingly) since British audiences were first introduced to the mind-and-body-ravaging Rage virus in “28 Days Later.” The virus turned everyone it affected into zombies, known as The Infected, obsessed not so much with feeding as with turning more people into zombies. The film’s heroes had a hard time evading The...
By Zena le RouxFor thousands of years, Mediterranean cultures have treasured olive oil—not just as a culinary staple, but also as a symbol of health and longevity. Ancient Greek physicians like Hippocrates praised it for its healing powers.Today, modern research is catching up, revealing that olive oil—especially the extra virgin kind—may play an important role in protecting your brain...
OAKLAND — A growing body of scientific evidence is raising serious concerns about the health impacts of cannabis use — particularly its links to heart attacks, stroke, and cardiovascular death — according to a powerful new editorial published this week in Heart, a peer-reviewed medical journal of the British Medical Journal (BMS) and the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS).The editorial...
By Dr. Amit Arwindekar, Medical Director at UnitedHealthcare GlobalAs the weather gets warmer and the end of the school year approaches, many California residents may be planning a vacation. While some prefer a staycation, 86% of Americans plan to travel out of state and 50% plan to travel internationally.Everyone hopes their trip will go smoothly, but more than 1...
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaThis June, like every other, is filled with talk of graduations, the scent of bar-b-q, and Fathers’ Day sales. But amidst all the hype, we need to remember that June is also Men’s Health Month – a vital, often overlooked, opportunity to shine a spotlight on the unique health challenges and preventative care needs of men....
By Dr. Evita Limon-Rocha, psychiatrist, Kaiser Permanente Riverside CountyDuring times when the news brings difficult, painful stories, many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed, anxious or unsettled. It’s normal to experience a wide range of emotions when events around us feel heavy or uncertain. These feelings matter and deserve recognition.Our minds and bodies react to stress in real ways. Constant...
SACRAMENTO--First 5 California released a poll showing overwhelming support among California parents for requiring app stores to obtain parental approval before children and teens can download apps, including social media platforms.The statewide survey of 1,150 likely November 2026 voters, including an oversample of 350 parents of children under 18, reveals broad agreement across all demographics with 89% of parents...
I tell people I only feel old when I have to explain such things as wheat cents and mimeograph machines. When my children are the age I am now they may feel old when they have to explain one-cent coins themselves.It is ironic that an administration seeking a return to traditional America is the one ending production of one-cent...
Edward Finger took a break from Barona Speedway racing for a vacation with Savannah Armenta, who began the trip as Finger’s girlfriend and returned as his fiancée. Finger’s first race after his engagement was June 7, and he won both his heat race and the Pure Stocks main event that night.“It was a super special win,” Finger said.Finger is...