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California health officials are proposing a regulation change that would declare coffee doesn't present a significant cancer risk.
California health officials are proposing a regulation change that would declare coffee doesn't present a significant cancer risk.
Health professionals call suicide a public health issue.
Health professionals call suicide a public health issue.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging parents to avoid using numbing medicine for teething babies.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging parents to avoid using numbing medicine for teething babies.
It’s allergy season, and for many people, the sneezing and itchiness just do not seem to go away.
It’s allergy season, and for many people, the sneezing and itchiness just do not seem to go away.
A state report finds the number of cases of sexually transmitted diseases in California reached a record high in 2017.
A state report finds the number of cases of sexually transmitted diseases in California reached a record high in 2017.
Newborns on the Central Coast will come home with a special fashion accessory this month.
Newborns on the Central Coast will come home with a special fashion accessory this month.
Four more states are reporting illnesses in a food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.
Four more states are reporting illnesses in a food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.
Santa Barbara County Public Health officials are investigating an increase in Valley Fever cases.
Santa Barbara County Public Health officials are investigating an increase in Valley Fever cases.
One person has been diagnosed with the measles virus in San Luis Obispo County.
One person has been diagnosed with the measles virus in San Luis Obispo County.
California health officials say about 100 people statewide have contracted norovirus in the past week after eating raw oysters from British Columbia, Canada.
California health officials say about 100 people statewide have contracted norovirus in the past week after eating raw oysters from British Columbia, Canada.
The first death has been reported in a national food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.
The first death has been reported in a national food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.
Sexually-transmitted diseases are on the rise in California, according to the department of public health, and officials are urging residents to take preventative measures and get tested.
Sexually-transmitted diseases are on the rise in California, according to the department of public health, and officials are urging residents to take preventative measures and get tested.
Cuesta College will soon be a completely smoke and tobacco-free campus.
Cuesta College will soon be a completely smoke and tobacco-free campus.
The U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory this week urging Americans to carry naloxone, a drug used to prevent death in the case of an opioid overdose.
The U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory this week urging Americans to carry naloxone, a drug used to prevent death in the case of an opioid overdose.
Although it seems flu season may be winding down, an uptick in cases of one particular flu strain is setting the scene for a possible second wave of the flu.
Although it seems flu season may be winding down, an uptick in cases of one particular flu strain is setting the scene for a possible second wave of the flu.
Come November 2019, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo will break ground on a project that will cost more than $100 million and double the hospital's size with a new 85,000-square foot, four-story tower.
Come November 2019, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo will break ground on a project that will cost more than $100 million and double the hospital's size with a new 85,000-square foot, four-story tower.
For those looking to get in shape, the Inspired Health and Fitness Expo is this weekend in San Luis Obispo.
For those looking to get in shape, the Inspired Health and Fitness Expo is this weekend in San Luis Obispo.
French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo is planning a major expansion that will make it the largest hospital in the county.
French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo is planning a major expansion that will make it the largest hospital in the county.
The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department has issued a rain advisory due to the recent storm.
The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department has issued a rain advisory due to the recent storm.
The mental health crisis is far-reaching and it's impacting facilities locally. Come April, San Luis Obispo County will open the doors to a new facility that will help people suffering from a mental crisis.
The mental health crisis is far-reaching and it's impacting facilities locally. Come April, San Luis Obispo County will open the doors to a new facility that will help people suffering from a mental crisis.
Seemingly typical teenage angst can lead to more serious depression, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Seemingly typical teenage angst can lead to more serious depression, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Pediatricians and police in Lompoc agree, more Lompoc teens are illegally using Xanax.
Pediatricians and police in Lompoc agree, more Lompoc teens are illegally using Xanax.
Valley fever cases are on the rise in San Luis Obispo County. The once rare infection is now endemic in the north county.
Valley fever cases are on the rise in San Luis Obispo County. The once rare infection is now endemic in the north county.
February is American Heart Month and KSBY is proud to partner with the American Heart Association on its "Go Red For Women" campaign.
February is American Heart Month and KSBY is proud to partner with the American Heart Association on its "Go Red For Women" campaign.
Both the flu and the common cold are going around, and it’s important to note the differences.
Both the flu and the common cold are going around, and it’s important to note the differences.
Patients and visitors at French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo may see more canine companions roaming the halls than usual.
Patients and visitors at French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo may see more canine companions roaming the halls than usual.
A 79-year-old Grover Beach man with Alzheimer's was located within an hour after wandering away from his home this week thanks to a Project Lifesaver bracelet that successfully tracked his location.
A 79-year-old Grover Beach man with Alzheimer's was located within an hour after wandering away from his home this week thanks to a Project Lifesaver bracelet that successfully tracked his location.
There’s been a significant increase in flu cases in both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.
There’s been a significant increase in flu cases in both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is partially lifting the health advisory for lobsters caught in waters on the south side of Santa Cruz Island in Santa Barbara County, and the north side of Anacapa Island in Ventura County.
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is partially lifting the health advisory for lobsters caught in waters on the south side of Santa Cruz Island in Santa Barbara County, and the north side of Anacapa Island in Ventura County.
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting a significant increase in influenza activity over the past two weeks, including five outbreaks in residential healthcare facilities across the county.
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is reporting a significant increase in influenza activity over the past two weeks, including five outbreaks in residential healthcare facilities across the county.
Health care providers are seeing an influx of patients with the flu.
Health care providers are seeing an influx of patients with the flu.
United Blood Services is holding its 31st annual Gift of Life Blood Drive.
United Blood Services is holding its 31st annual Gift of Life Blood Drive.
The Air Pollution Control Districts in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties are now working together to assess the effects of smoke from the Thomas Fire on air quality throughout the region.
The Air Pollution Control Districts in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties are now working together to assess the effects of smoke from the Thomas Fire on air quality throughout the region.
As the Thomas Fire continues to grow in size, it brings the possibility of more Valley Fever cases.
As the Thomas Fire continues to grow in size, it brings the possibility of more Valley Fever cases.
An Air Quality Warning remains in effect for Santa Barbara County on Tuesday with monitoring stations recording unhealthy air and high levels of fine particles.
An Air Quality Warning remains in effect for Santa Barbara County on Tuesday with monitoring stations recording unhealthy air and high levels of fine particles.
Free N-95 face masks will be distributed to the public at Santa Maria Fire stations on Tuesday, Dec. 12 due to unhealthy air conditions resulting from the Thomas Fire.
Free N-95 face masks will be distributed to the public at Santa Maria Fire stations on Tuesday, Dec. 12 due to unhealthy air conditions resulting from the Thomas Fire.
A sixth person has now died this year in San Luis Obispo County from Valley Fever, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department.
A sixth person has now died this year in San Luis Obispo County from Valley Fever, according to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department.
