What better way to spend some time at a local park or pond than feeding the ducks some old bread, right? It’s a tradition that goes back generations. Turns out it’s bad for the ducks. Experts say there are several reasons people should not feed bread to ducks or geese.…
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The California Office of Emergency Services reports a prolonged period of hotter-than-normal temperatures expected for at least the next week in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys and neighboring foothills. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Warning through June 27, with temperatures expected to be hottest in…
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As seemingly every aspect of life has been altered by the coronavirus pandemic, loved ones and friends of the deceased have had to cope with unprecedented new ways to mourn. As little as three months ago, what would typically be a gathering of dozens to grieve the death of a…
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Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday, May 6, that a new feature added to the California Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 website helps find testing sites throughout the state. Users can search by current location, address, city, or ZIP code, or by clicking on an interactive map featuring testing site locations.…
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Telehealth, once considered a time-saving convenience for some or a necessity for others lacking transportation or local medical services, has become today’s new normal and encouraged by medical professionals for less-than-urgent care. In a COVID-19 world, avoiding hospital visits not only adheres to self-quarantine and social distancing guidelines, but also…
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Although the latest information about concussions suffered by high school athletes is a mixed bag, a recent study shows increased awareness about traumatic brain injuries is fueling positive advances. Statistics on concussion rates in high school sports from the 2013–14 to 2017–18 school years compiled by the American Academy of…
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You are about to start seeing more solar panels on rooftops across California. The state is the first in the nation to require solar panels on new homes, starting January 1, 2020. The mandate, which comes from the California Energy Commission (CEC), will help meet the state’s goal to produce…
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Nerve damage is one of the many medical problems caused by diabetes, meaning patients are often unable to feel pain when they injure themselves or develop a foot blister or sore. These injuries can turn into ulcers, essentially open wounds on the feet, and could develop serious infections. Diabetic ulcers often…
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Everyone wants a new pair of sunglasses to look great, but before settling on that new pair of shades, consumers should consider their eye health and how well those sunglasses protect against the sun’s harmful rays. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), six factors are most important when…
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California continues to expand its efforts to combat the opioid addiction crisis with a boost of federal funding and a program model from an unlikely East Coast source. The latest component of the state’s medication assisted treatment plan for opioid addiction is called the Hub and Spoke System, which is…