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    Proposition 29 Would Increase Tobacco Tax

    Monday, May 07, 2012

    In the upcoming June Primary election, California voters will decide the fate of two ballot measures. Proposition 29, which would raise the tobacco tax to pay for cancer research.

  • Raw Milk: Healthy or Hazardous?

    Wednesday, May 02, 2012

    A staple of the American diet is stirring up new tension around public health and personal choice. Public health officials warn of its potentially deadly consequences. But producers say more people are turning to them for the unpastuerized drink.

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Woman Charged In Death Of Fetus Is Out Of Jail

Shuai, a Chinese immigrant who lives in Indiana, is still facing charges of murder and feticide following a failed suicide attempt in Dec. 2010, when she was 33 weeks pregnant.


Trained Interpreters Can Help Prevent Medical Errors

Though they may be well-meaning, not to mention more affordable than trained interpreters, relying on accidental interpreters, such as family members, during medical treatment isn't the best idea, research has found.


Catholic Groups Sue Obama Administration Over Birth Control Rule

More than 40 Catholic educational, charitable and other entities filed a dozen lawsuits in federal court around the nation Monday, charging that the Obama Administration's rule requiring coverage of birth control in most health insurance plans violates their religious freedom.


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  • Toxic Town: A 3-Part Investigative Series

    Wednesday, January 5, 2011

    The tiny, central California community of Kettleman City is located next to one of the country's largest toxic landfills. Many residents blame landfill toxins for the town's undrinkable water, health risks and birth defects. John Sepulvado reports.

  • Dina's Diary - Journey of a Cancer Survivor

    Breast cancer survivor Dina Howard shares the story of her powerful, personal journey through treatment in this award winning documentary. She doesn't just talk about the ordeal. Dina documents her chemotherapy, radiation treatments and surgeries.

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