May 21, 2009 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

Parenting myths persist about kids' health

Not everything we believe is true

Although most mothers may recognize "old wives' tales" as false, too many misconceptions about children's health and development continue to fool parents and even some pediatricians. More...

Skin cancer prevention topic of seminar at The Oaks

Andrew Kaufman, M.D., dermatologist on staff at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center, will give a free seminar on skin cancer prevention from 9 to 10 a.m. Thurs., May 28 at The Oaks mall, near Macy's Women's store on the lower level. More...

Watch out for rattlesnake bites

As the weather warms up, rattlesnakes come out to enjoy the sun just as Californians do. The California Poison Control System warns that snake bites are becoming more powerful and severe reactions have increased. More...