Itβs easy to forget that before 1966, roughly half of all American seniors were uninsured.
Participants limited to 700, so don't delay!
1) Ask for help. It may take you a while to figure out what you need, but ask for it.
The new procedure at Dominican Hospital allows for heart valve replacement without opening chest.
A doctor offers handy tips on how much to apply, how often and what types are best for you and your family.
Most are eligible at 65, but it does get confusing. Read the facts here ...
If youβre watching your weight, there are a few regional restaurant entrees you may want to avoid.
The California Legislature is trying to snuff out smoking by targeting the age group where most smoking begins.
The platinum distinction from the American Heart Association is for the slew of healthy programs available for employees.
A Bay Area psychotherapist says society's negative view of mental illness impacts the treatment that patients and families receive.
This cancer diagnostic technology is brand new to Santa Cruz County.
"Itβs important to pay attention to your symptoms,β says UC Davis dermatologist.
Therapist addresses the male stereotype. "The Mask You Live In" video uses explicit words, but you need to hear what your son hears.
The totes will be distributed around Memorial Day as the Red Cross kicks off a campaign to keep donations high during summer vacation.
It can be confusing. Here's where to get free help.
Warm weather means more rattlesnakes out and about. Do you know how to avoid being bitten?
This friend and family event is perfect for anyone wanting to participate in a 5K evening "run-fun" with colorful lanterns and after party.
Fighting childhood cancer one cup at a time. This could be a great "giving back" activity for you and your kids!
Red Cross launches powerful new app that gives info on first aid, disasters and how to stay in touch with loved ones.
Santa Cruz County residents encouraged to come out, give blood and support Christina Low.
A Bay Area psychotherapist describes just how how difficult that can be. And what we can do about it.
Following a measles outbreak, lawmakers are attempting to take away personal exemptions. What do you think?
βWe are pleased this outbreak is over, but caution that measles can be reintroduced in California at any time..." health officials said Fri.
KP San Jose (Ca.) honored for life care planning program, putting patient at center of decision-making.
There are several drives coming up in Santa Cruz, Felton and Watsonville.
Did you know it kills more annually than prostate or breast cancer? That kidney stones are on the rise? Some foods can help ...
Drought may be contributing.
"Strollin' Colon" at KP San Jose raises cancer awareness, need for screening.
Help Shine a Light on Autism: World Autism Awareness Day/Light It Up Blue β Thursday, April 2, 2015
Six Bay Area residents have recently fallen seriously ill from consuming raw milk, health state officials said.
The measles outbreak was able to spread far and wide because of the prevalence of unvaccinated people, researchers found.
Do you fully understand Medigap policies? Where to purchase them and what they cover?
If you had chickenpox -- or the chickenpox vaccine --- you are at risk.
Severe weather across 27 states has led to shortfalls in supplies. There are several blood drives set for Santa Cruz County.
Calistoga is hosting the "Mudder of All Weekends" - including all of the above.
Are you ready to enjoy an extra hour of daylight in the evening?
A safety checklist to keep your family safe.
If your taste buds crave Tex-Mex, Tuscan White Bean or Curryβthese recipes will use up turkey leftovers.
Brittany Maynardβs decision to 'die with dignity' provides an opportunity to look at life and death in an entirely new light.
βNone of us in medicine have the answers we tell you we have, because the universe of what we donβt know dwarfs that of what we do.β