Health CareColorful experiment at UC Davis explores how lighting can reduce stressAugust 25, 2025 | Vicki Gonzalez | Sarit LaschinskyResearchers at The Color Lab exposed participants to four different colors of ambient lighting after running them through a stress-inducing experiment of public speaking and verbal math problems. Amber light was found to be the most effective.
State GovernmentPlanned Parenthood bets on redistricting to push back against GOP funding cutsAugust 21, 2025Abortion rights groups are backing California Democrats in the escalating battle to redraw congressional maps, warning that Republicans are rigging seats on the heels of deeply unpopular cuts to safety net health programs.
Health CarePlacer County traps ‘no-see-ums’ as part of national effort to prevent potential virus outbreakAugust 19, 2025 | Sarit LaschinskyTiny biting flies or midges could carry a tropical infection called Oropouche, which led to a worldwide outbreak last year. Officials say no cases have been detected in Placer County, and the collections are part of a nationwide surveillance program.
Health CareNorthern California Republican heckled at packed town hall over Trump and Medi-CalAugust 12, 2025At his first in-person town hall since Trump’s megabill became law, Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa largely defended his vote for the legislation while fielding expletive-laden questions from a hostile crowd.
Health CareA new study explores whose health is most affected by heat wavesAugust 8, 2025When heat waves hit California, ER doctors gear up for busier shifts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
