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PFAS: The New Toxic Chemical in Town

There’s a new toxic chemical turning up in a study of preschool carpets, and in Californian’s drinking water. So what are PFAS, where do they come from, and how worried should we be?

To Cut or Not To Cut

Reporter Kaitlin Benz spoke to three parents who have varying thought processes behind how they chose yes or no to circumcision for their babies.

Hospital Desert – Part 2

Richmond is losing its second hospital in less than five years putting many further and further away from an emergency room.

Running Toward a Cure for Crohn’s Disease

1.6 million Americans suffer from Crohn’s and IBD, and many of those people are taking their body back from the disease through running.

The Flint Water Crisis Persists as Tensions Rise

Not much has changed since the Flint Water Crisis made national headlines in October 2015. In April 2014, Michigan government officials decided to switch Flint’s water source from the Great Lakes Water Authority to the Flint River that is contaminated with lead, carcinogens and other toxic waste as a “cost-saving measure.” There is no cure for lead poisoning so people continue to develop rashes and experience mental and physical health issues. There is a crisis of confidence, a problem that can’t be corrected by new policies or legislation.

Improving Healthcare for Latinos in the Face of DACA Threats

In California, many Latinos don’t have a regular primary physician. A study by the Pew Hispanic Center shows that race and ethnicity – as well as concerns about English skills — are among the top reasons why. One Sonoma County health center is trying to improve care by boosting the number of caregivers who come from – and connect to – the Latino population. But that program is in jeopardy because of recent moves by the Trump administration.

Women’s Health in Limbo

The new President-Elect is revving up for inauguration, and the women’s health community is nervous about his plans.