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The decision to retire from driving is a difficult one for many senior citizens, yet the overwhelming majority aren't talking about it with family or physicians.
The decision to retire from driving is a difficult one for many senior citizens, yet the overwhelming majority aren't talking about it with family or physicians.
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department has confirmed that two recent cases of the flu in San Luis Obispo County are variant influenza A (H1N2v) infections, a type of flu that spreads among pigs.
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department has confirmed that two recent cases of the flu in San Luis Obispo County are variant influenza A (H1N2v) infections, a type of flu that spreads among pigs.
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department is investigating whether several local cases of the flu are linked to a case of influenza in a pig at the California Mid-State Fair.
The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department is investigating whether several local cases of the flu are linked to a case of influenza in a pig at the California Mid-State Fair.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has released its annual "Xtreme Eating Awards."
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has released its annual "Xtreme Eating Awards."
A new study finds keeping tight control of blood pressure may help protect memory and thinking skills later in life.
A new study finds keeping tight control of blood pressure may help protect memory and thinking skills later in life.
Kraft Heinz is recalling approximately 7,000 cases of cheese dip over concerns of botulism.
Kraft Heinz is recalling approximately 7,000 cases of cheese dip over concerns of botulism.
As temperatures rise over the next few days, heat stroke becomes a concern.
As temperatures rise over the next few days, heat stroke becomes a concern.
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that tick and mosquito-borne diseases have risen sharply since 2004.
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that tick and mosquito-borne diseases have risen sharply since 2004.
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.
