Section: Health
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U.S. health care costly, lacks quality
A study compares the U.S. health-care system to other developed countries.
This article was published on 05.17.12
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Pesticide, brain abnormalities linked
Pregnant mothers are urged to avoid agricultural areas sprayed with chlorpyrifos.
This article was published on 05.10.12
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At-home STD tests
Young Bay Area women can order STD testing kit online.
This article was published on 05.10.12
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A short course to beat latent TB
It’s estimated that more than 9,000 county residents have latent tuberculosis. Untreated, it can become active, but the good news is that treatment is easier and faster than ever.
This article was published on 05.10.12
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DNA can be altered by violence
Violence can accelerate the aging process in children.
This article was published on 05.10.12
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Bad report card
In a recent study, Butte County ranked a dismal 44th out of 58 counties on overall health of its citizens.
This article was published on 05.10.12
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California leads the way
California reaps benefits of Affordable Care Act, despite its being under scrutiny at Supreme Court level.
This article was published on 05.03.12
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Relief from the “Chico disease”
Some tips to help lessen your allergy symptoms by reducing your exposure to pollens.
This article was published on 05.03.12
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Abortion bill stalled in Senate
A law that would expand access to first-trimester abortions is in deadlock.
This article was published on 05.03.12
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Tobacco targets black teens
Ads for cigarettes are more common in low-income, black neighborhoods.
This article was published on 05.03.12
May 17, 2012
CN&R Vol 35 Issue 39
May 10, 2012
CN&R Vol 35 Issue 38
May 03, 2012
CN&R Vol 35 Issue 37