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One-third of uninsured Americans did not take their medicine as prescribed to try to lower their costs, a new government report found.
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One-third of uninsured Americans did not take their medicine as prescribed to try to lower their costs, a new government report found.
Teen vaping is on the rise, and schools are searching for solutions, with some taking disciplinary action or installing vape detectors in bathrooms.
If you're a healthy older adult looking for ways to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke, don't turn to that age-old standby: daily low-dose aspirin.
Dementia not only affects memory and quality of life, it can be fatal. A report released Thursday by the National Center for Health Statistics shows that the rate of Americans who died from dementia has more than doubled from 30.5 deaths per 100,000 people in 2000 to 66.7 in 2017.
A Virginia Beach mother has taken to social media to help her sick son.Cory Clabon is only 12 years old, but his kidneys are functioning at less than 50 percent.
People who eat three or four eggs a day have a higher risk of both heart disease and early death compared to those who eat fewer eggs, new research finds.
A group of scientists are warning against the use of Apple Airpods, saying potentially dangerous radiation being beamed into users' heads could pose a cancer risk.
Somewhere in the Midwest, a restaurant is frying foods with oil made from gene-edited soybeans. That's according to the company making the oil, which says it's the first commercial use of a gene-edited food in the U.S.
The number of cases is inching closer to the 372 cases in all of 2018, which was the second highest annual total for cases of the disease in more than two decades.
Americans are one step closer to seeing genetically modified salmon at their grocery stores.
A new study finds a midday snooze can lower your blood pressure.
Smoking even one cigarette a day during pregnancy can double the chance of sudden unexpected death for your baby, according to a new study analyzing over 20 million births, including over 19,000 unexpected infant deaths.
Loved by some, loathed by many, daylight saving time has wide-ranging and often surprising implications.
Flu activity remains high across the nation, and there's a second wave of severe infections striking some states.
Greg and Lynn McDonald share 5 tips from their new book, 'Embracing The Journey.'
Ballots have been mailed out for California's Nov. 4 special election on Proposition 50, a measure that would redraw the state's congressional district map if approved.
There are some fears in Folsom where the man accused of making threats at Folsom High was arrested again this time near an elementary school, and he is out on bail.
Former Manson Family member Patricia Krenwinkel has again been denied parole by California Gov. Gavin Newsom for her role in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders.
Roseville city leaders are considering spending more than $1 million to renovate one of the city's oldest commercial corridors.
When retired Lodi teacher Rod Woznick picked up his mail, he received a package he wasn't expecting. That's when he took a closer look at the sender's name.
The crash happened while the REACH 5 Medical Air crew was heading back to Redding after dropping off a patient at UC Davis Medical Center.
The stage is set and final preparations are underway for Breakaway Music Festival NorCal 2025, bringing some of the world's top dance DJs to town.
A 56-hour closure on Highway 50 is underway in Sacramento this weekend as crews remove and replace pavement with new concrete near the bridge deck connecting the eastbound lanes to Business 80 and Highway 99.
Now, the city council has approved adopting a policy that allows these religious daggers at city facilities.
A row of unmarked SUVs and armed men in tactical gear were spotted last Wednesday in the Delta Shores community, across from a construction site where workers are building new homes.
Former Manson Family member Patricia Krenwinkel has again been denied parole by California Gov. Gavin Newsom for her role in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders.
Ballots have been mailed out for California's Nov. 4 special election on Proposition 50, a measure that would redraw the state's congressional district map if approved.
Legislation is set to take effect next summer that will change the status quo and enable officers to issue a "notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance" to the AV operator for a robotaxi that breaks a traffic law.
California rideshare drivers will have the ability to form a union and negotiate a contract, while still being classified as independent contractors.
Ray Barrantes, a Chowchilla police officer, died in an on-duty crash Friday night, authorities said.
Four-time All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner will need season-ending surgery after he was sidelined by a severe ankle injury during San Francisco's loss to Tampa Bay.
Baker Mayfield's heroics came early in the fourth quarter instead of the final minutes.
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray will be out for more than a month after injuring his left thumb in an exhibition game.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
A'ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
The partisan message in the video, featuring DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, goes against policies and regulations, some airports say.
A California measure that seeks to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts, which are often a source of blight on streets and in waterways, has been signed into law.
The five major broadcast news networks, including CBS News, said they "join virtually every other news organization in declining to agree to the Pentagon's new requirements."
Ballots have been mailed out for California's Nov. 4 special election on Proposition 50, a measure that would redraw the state's congressional district map if approved.
The Middle East ceasefire and release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are creating renewed hope for lasting peace in Gaza.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
The agency says the chemical is showing up in products like gummies, drinks, and vapes, raising concerns that it is being marketed toward kids.
A Placerville man will be skiing again this year after a serious heart attack nearly took his life several years ago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington on Wednesday issued unified recommendations on COVID-19, influenza and RSV vaccines that differ from those issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
A vegetation fire near El Dorado Hills broke out on Labor Day, quickly growing in size and prompting evacuations, officials said.
The Pickett Fire burning in the Napa Valley during peak season for wine country tourism is prompting air quality alerts in surrounding communities as crews continue to fight the fire in rugged terrain.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
Charlie Lapastora reports.
Roseville city leaders are considering spending more than $1 million to renovate one of the city's oldest commercial corridors.
Brady Hableib reports.
When retired Lodi teacher Rod Woznick picked up his mail, he received a package he wasn't expecting. That's when he took a closer look at the sender's name.
There are some fears in Folsom where the man accused of making threats at a high school was arrested again, this time near an elementary school. He has since been released on bail.
