Santa Cruz County will now be able to test for more contaminants as part of an expanded free well water testing program. And, the inaugural Santa Cruz Vegan Chef Challenge kicks off today.

States are eliminating out-of-pocket costs for follow-up cancer tests, aiming to reduce delays, improve early detection, and address racial and income-based disparities in care.

Fecal calprotectin detects pouch inflammation and severity, with thresholds (167-280 µg/g) helping guide noninvasive diagnosis and treatment.