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A Bay Area filmmaker, a philanthropist and thousands of patients who suffer from Lyme disease are hoping a new documentary being shown to lawmakers in Washington will help end the controversy surrounding the bacterial infection and how it is treated. More Details
OAKLAND: John Fowler Reports On New Documentary Film Showing Horrors Of Lyme Disease
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Watch The Trailer For 'Under Our Skin'

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If you’re thinking about that common procedure that snips away torn cartilage to help with your achy knees, forget it. More Details
KNEE TROUBLE: New Study Reveals Ineffectiveness Of Many Arthroscopic Surgeries
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When a patent expires on a brand-name prescription drug, manufacturers rush to make a generic. Patients and insurance companies like them because they're almost always less expensive. However, some critics are asking if generic options are equally safe. More Details
OAKLAND: John Fowler Reports On Concerns Surrounding Certain Generic Drugs
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An increasing number of parents are opting to save their newborn's umbilical cord blood. While doctors say it contains stem cells that could provide a powerful treatment should the child later fall ill, some wonder if that security is worth the high price. More Details
CUPERTINO: John Fowler Reports On Different Philosophies Of Banking Cord Blood From Newborns
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Get Information On Oakland Children's Hospital Sibling Donor Cord Blood Program

sunscreen study
You may think you're doing the right thing by slathering sunscreen on yourself and your children before heading outdoors, but a new study shows many of the most popular brands of sunscreen may not live up to their protection promises. More Details
ALAMEDA: John Fowler Reports On Most Sunscreens Not Offering Enough UVA Protection
Find Out More About Environmental Working Group Sunscreen Study

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Supermarket pizzas now say they're just as good as delivery. Are they, or is it worth paying more for something brought to your door? More Details
Healthy Kid Food | Small Sides, Big Fat


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> Sutter Delta Medical Center................................................Antioch
> Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa...........................Santa Rosa
> Sutter Solano Medical Center...............................................Vallejo
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