Capital Public Radio's new health reporter Sammy Caiola makes her debut on Insight to talk about new research from UC Davis on how breast milk plays an essential role in balancing bacteria in a newborn's gut microbiome. Sammy Caiola also shares updates on stories she covered as a health reporter for the Sacramento Bee.
Erika & Eva Sandoval Stories:
- Sac Bee Aug. 8, 2015 - "Life with conjoined twins: Antelope family faces rare challenges"
- Sac Bee Nov. 22, 2016 - "Conjoined twins face dangerous separation"
- Sac Bee Dec. 7, 2016 - "Conjoined twins Erika and Eva survive separation surgery"
- Sac Bee July 14, 2017 - "From conjoined twins to independent toddlers, Sandoval girls flourish after risky surgery"
Infant Mortality Rate Stories:
- Sac Bee July 10, 2016 - "Black children die at alarming rate in Sacramento County, and here's why"
- Sac Bee Aug. 30, 2016 - "Black babies die in sleep at higher rates in Sacramento. Why? And can we fix it?"
