Officials provide update on new guidance on Coronavirus
March 5, 2020
By Kyle Martin, Bay City News Service The Santa Clara Public Health Department held a news conference Tuesday to share new guidance and information regarding COVID-19, otherwise known as the novel coronavirus, in front of the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Department. Dr. Sara Cody reiterated ...
Community meeting on the healthcare system
By Arwa Dahir,
November 7, 2019
Just like beauty and fashion, health and wellness is not a one-size-fits-all. For African-American women in particular, their health concerns and needs differ from other groups which are not always addressed in general health and wellness spaces. African-American women are more vulnerable to undetected dise...
Halloween candy: More tricks than treats?
By Elijah De Castro,
October 31, 2019
Halloween is a time for people of all ages to dress up and go door to door for candy, but trick-or-treaters may want to be cautious of hazardous tricks in their Halloween treats this year. “I do plan on sifting through my kid’s stash this year” said Chris Nazareth, an East Bay parent. “I might...
Bias training aimed at reducing moratality
By Arwa Dahir,
October 24, 2019
Pregnancy and motherhood can be the most joyous experience in a woman’s life, but for many Black women in the United States, pregnancy is a frustrating experience that subjects them to mistreatment, poor maternity care, complications, and even death. The United States has the highest maternal mortality...
Organizations host mental health workshop
By Christy Robinson,
October 17, 2019
Depending on who you ask, the connotation around mental health can change drastically. While some understand the importance of maintaining good mental health, others believe mental health is nothing more than an excuse for a lack of work ethic. However, a group of students on campus are determined to ...
YouTuber Etika’s passing exposes America
July 11, 2019
Lack of mental health awarness YouTube star Daniel Desmond “Etika” Amofah, known as a Nintendo sensation, was found dead in the East River of New York City on June 24. The cause of death was suicide by drowning, but the larger issue here is that the United States still has a glaring problem with me...
CSUEB Cracks Down on Commuter Anxiety
By Edward Soper,
June 20, 2019
Having a daily commute is stressful enough as it is, but having a daily commute paired with anxiety can be debilitating. California State University, East Bay is commonly called a “commuter school.” While there is nothing wrong with that, it can impose some unique problems for students, especial...
Medical professionals discover pain gene
By Alexander Lawrence,
June 5, 2019
Last March, 71-year-old Jo Cameron from Scotland was found to have a rare genetic mutation where she feels no pain, that led scientists to discover a previously unknown gene that signals pain, mood and memory. Cameron was relatively unaware of her condition until she had a recent hip surgery that l...
ENDS Use Increase Among Adolescents in the Bay Area
May 9, 2019
Adolescents in the Bay Area are among those that are highly targeted by ENDS, Electronic Nicotine Device System, also known as vaping. Public health concerns are increasing with new studies showing the harmful effects of inhalation of vape juices leading to various health diseases, including the risk...
E-Juice ingredient linked to Popcorn Lung
By Marinda Avalos,
April 25, 2019
Diacetyl, an ingredient once used in popcorn to give it a rich buttery flavor, is now being used primarily in e-juice, which is consumed via e-cigarettes or vape pens. Many users are unaware of the connection between Diacetyl and Popcorn Lung, which is otherwise known as “Obliterative Bronchiolitis.” ...
A decline in college mental health counselors
By Jessica Forrester,
April 11, 2019
The California Faculty Association has decided to back up the Senate Bill 660, which helps to enforce the mental health counselors requirement on California State University campuses. The help of a counselor can improve your mental health and increase graduation rate vastly according to the California ...
Paralyzing polio-like illness discovered
By Marisol Martinez Garcia,
November 30, 2018
As new medical discoveries have been made in recent years, new diseases have come to life. Recently Center for Disease Control and Prevention, made the public aware that a new paralyzing illness called AFM, Acute Flaccid Myelitis, has been discovered. It has developed in 31 states with 116 confirmed...
