Study: Fevers During Pregnancy Can Increase Risks for Autism

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Women who have multiple fevers during pregnancy, may increase the risk of giving birth to a child with autism. Researchers in Norway say one fever during any trimester raises the odds by 34 percent, while 3 or more fevers after the first trimester increase the risk by more than 300 percent. They…MORE

Link Discovered Between Living Near an Airport and Blood Pressure

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Living near an airport could lead to higher blood pressure levels. That’s according to researchers in Greece and England, who say loud noise from planes can negatively affect a person’s health. Long-term exposure at night and early in the morning appears to have the largest impact. The study is the latest to…MORE

Legal Defense Fund Supporters See Success At Fresno City Hall

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has agreed to debate the creation of a legal defense fund to help undocumented residents fight deportation. It came after a gathering outside Fresno City Hall, organized by Faith in the Valley, followed by hours of public comment in support of the proposal inside the chamber Wednesday morning. “As…MORE

Nunes: Congressional Shooting “Slipped Through” Security Precautions

FRESNO (KMJ) — Valley Congressman Devin Nunes says there’s “no indication” that the suspect behind the shooting at the Republican congressional baseball team practice was a follower of ISIS or Al-Qaeda. The 22nd congressional district representative reveals that House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, who was shot in the hip during the incident, was likely not…MORE

China and U.S. Expect to Sign Dairy Agreement

  The United States and China are expected to sign an agreement Thursday to promote U.S. dairy products. Politico reports the two countries are expected to sign a memorandum that will allow further market access for U.S. dairy producers. U.S. Dairy Export Council CEO Tom Vilsack said last week that he has been working for…MORE