Health

We spoke with dietitians and the Kern County Health Department to discover the whens and whats of good nutrition.

One drop is all doctors and laboratory specialists need in order to unlock the secrets of your health. But how?

One local company is using state-of-the-science prosthetics to give people the chance to lead normal lives.

The days of the country doctor are well behind us. So what should you expect when you are admitted to a hospital today?

Before you jump on the treadmill, make sure you follow these fives steps to ensure you're ready for a new kind of workout!

We discovered there's actually a lot of truth to that longstanding myth about laughter—it really is the best medicine!

You work out, eat right, and take care of your body, but could you be neglecting another important part of your healthcare?

Kittens, men in black, practical jokes—you never know what will happen in an emergency room. Paging Dr. Hilarity.

Cancer is the only six-letter word that can stop so many in their tracks—but oncologists in our town have cancer on the run.

This year was a banner one for Bakersfield hospitals. New equipment, new physicians, and new focus means a healthy 2010.