US Life Expectancy Increases For First Time In 4 Years As Drug Overdose, Cancer Deaths DeclineLife expectancy in the U.S. has gone up for the first time in four years as the number of fatal drug overdoses and six of the 10 leading causes of death declined, according to two new government reports.
California Could List One Of The Most Common Pain Killers As CarcinogenA fight is coming to California over whether to list one of the world's most common over-the-counter drugs as a carcinogen, echoing recent high-profile battles over things like alcohol and coffee.
22-Year-Old Modesto Nursing Student Celebrates Becoming Cancer-Free For The New YearA new year can bring many things for people. For one Modesto nursing student, ringing in the new year brings a clean bill of health.
Rocklin Man Battling Cancer Completes Light DisplayThe Lind family light show in Rocklin officially powers up Thanksgiving night.
Hidden Toxic Mold Lurking In Schools: Why No One Is TestingHidden toxic mold devastated a Northern California school district. Now the superintendent is calling on lawmakers to protect students state-wide.
UC Davis Seeking Dogs To Participate In Canine Cancer Vaccine StudyThe UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is looking for healthy dogs for a canine cancer vaccine study.
The Average Crowdfunding Campaign For Cancer Care Asks For $20K -- But Only Gets About $5KA new study found that cancer patients raising money on GoFundMe are only reaching about a quarter of their goal on average.
Congressman Harder Questions Lack Of Groundwater Safety Oversight In RiponA local congressman is demanding answers tonight after seeing our reports that uncovered holes in city water records tied to a chemical known to cause cancer.
Drug Extends Life Of Younger Women With Advanced Breast Cancer, Study SaysYounger women suffering from a common form of advanced breast cancer have experienced significantly improved survival rates when treated with a drug that targets cancer cells, according to the findings of an international clinical trial.
New Jersey Town Steps Up After Vandal Urinates On Memorial For Boy Who Died From CancerIn broad daylight in a New Jersey public park, a man urinated on a memorial to a little boy who died from cancer, according to video that surfaced Sunday on CNN affiliate KYW-TV.
"Jeopardy!" Host Alex Trebek's Emmy Award Comes With Standing OvationTrebek, 78, who announced in March he has advanced pancreatic cancer, told the theater audience Sunday he had been worried that sympathy, rather than merit, might snare him the trophy for best game show host.
Study: Eating Just 1 Slice Of Bacon Daily Linked To Increased Risk Of Colon CancerEating even a moderate amount of red or processed meat is linked with an increased risk of colorectal (bowel) cancer, according to a new study published Wednesday.
Cancer-Surviving Teen Gets Wish At Rained Out River Cats GameHe's so full of energy and joy, it's hard to believe the 13-year-old Yuba City native is just a few months removed from his last chemotherapy treatment.
Firefighters Working To Combat Cancer In Decontamination UnitsNevada County Consolidated Fire just bought two of the decontamination units from a Canadian company.