FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to researchers at Duke University Medical Center, a woman’s exposure to secondhand smoke prior to conception, can harm her baby once she becomes pregnant. An experiment on lab rats shows that tobacco smoke can impact fetal brain development, at even the earliest of stages. The areas affected include learning, memory, and…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — It’s logical to conclude that parents’ dietary and exercise habits can affect their children’s physical health. However, according to a new study, parental obesity may also be linked to developmental delays. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health, say the weight of a mother or father could affect social, problem-solving, and fine…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The official unemployment figure fluctuates throughout the year. However, according to a new WalletHub analysis, Fresno and much of the valley remain tough places to get a job. Fresno ranks 149th on the finance website’s list of 150 cities, right behind Detroit. It takes into account job opportunities, salaries, housing, and living…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Equifax and TransUnion, 2 of the nation’s 3 biggest credit reporting agencies, have been fined $23.1 million by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, for misleading customers. The feds allege that TransUnion and Equifax lured consumers into expensive recurring payments for credit-related services, using false promises. $17.6 million of the total will be…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 2017 has begun with slightly higher gas prices. The national average is now $2.34 a gallon; that’s a 34 cent increase from the beginning of 2016. It’s being attributed to market reactions from the OPEC deal made last fall. However, California is looking slightly different from the rest of the country. AAA…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — While Donald Trump prepares to begin his presidency with confidence he’ll make good on campaign promises, support from the American people is lower than it was for previous presidents. According to Gallup, only 46 percent of voters are confident in Trump’s ability to handle an international crisis, and only 47 percent believe…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Lutheran University Center for Economic Research and Forecasting is out with its latest predictions. Researchers say it appears the Golden State’s economy will continue grow at a pace faster than the national average. However, they do not believe that incoming President Donald Trump will succeed in promoting substantial growth. In…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California’s jobless rate has fallen to 5.3 percent, with the addition of 13,600 nonfarm jobs in November. However, Fresno County’s unemployment rate has risen two-tenths of a percent to 9.3 percent, according to the EDD, with a loss of 3,300 jobs. Madera, Merced, Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties saw similar changes last…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — About 12.4 million Californians are expected to travel at least 50 miles for the upcoming holidays; AAA says that’s an all-time record. The vast majority are planning to drive to their destination, with the rest flying, or using other means of transportation. Gas prices, despite having risen slightly, remain lower than in…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The 2016 Most Endangered Jobs report is out. The top gigs to avoid if you’re seeking a long career, according to CareerCast.com, are word processor, mail carrier, and meter reader. However, it doesn’t stop there; other jobs with less than ideal prospects are computer programmer, radio DJ, reporter, and broadcaster. Aaron Abeytia…… MORE
