Very few of the 80,000 chemicals used commercially in the U.S. are regulated. At the behest of the California legislature, a UCSF researcher is now studying the health risks of microplastics and has some recommendations for how consumers can avoid them. 

For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart spoke with Dr. Tracey Woodruff, Professor of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Sciences at the UCSF School of Medicine and Director of the UCSF Environmental Research & Translation for Health Center. 

Very few of the 80,000 chemicals used commercially in the U.S. are regulated. At the behest of the California legislature, a UCSF researcher is now studying the health risks of microplastics and has some recommendations for how consumers can avoid them. 
For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart spoke with Dr. Tracey Woodruff, Professor of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Sciences at the UCSF School of Medicine and Director of the UCSF Environmental Research &amp; Translation for Health Center.

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As Prescribed: UCSF researchers studying health risks of microplastics

It is Wildfire Awareness Month in Sonoma County, the first ever declaration made by the county’s Board of Supervisors.

KCBS Radio's Jeffrey Schaub reports from Windsor, firefighters want the public to take notice.

It is Wildfire Awareness Month in Sonoma County, the first ever declaration made by the county’s Board of Supervisors.
KCBS Radio's Jeffrey Schaub reports from Windsor, firefighters want the public to take notice.

May is wildfire awareness month: How you can take preventative action

This year's tradition May Day celebrations are converging with ongoing Gaza protests.

KCBS's Kris Ankarlo reports demonstrators are using the holiday to show solidarity with the Palestinian people.

This year's tradition May Day celebrations are converging with ongoing Gaza protests.
KCBS's Kris Ankarlo reports demonstrators are using the holiday to show solidarity with the Palestinian people.

May Day protesters march in solidarity with Palestine, asking for resources rater than military aid

As more Americans become less active on dating apps, Bumble this week introduced a new strategy to encourage people to keep swiping.

Before, women were able to make the first move on the app. If she didn't start a conversation the match would expire after 24 hours. 

With this redesign, women can include a question on their profiles to which men who match can respond. 

For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Kathryn Coduto, Assistant Professor of Media Sciences at Boston University.

As more Americans become less active on dating apps, Bumble this week introduced a new strategy to encourage people to keep swiping.
Before, women were able to make the first move on the app. If she didn't start a conversation the match would expire after 24 hours. 
With this redesign, women can include a question on their profiles to which men who match can respond. 
For more, KCBS Radio's Bret Burkhart and Patti Reising spoke with Kathryn Coduto, Assistant Professor of Media Sciences at Boston University.

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