Kenny Goldberg
Health ReporterKenny Goldberg covered health for KPBS, where he reported on a wide range of health-related topics. His radio and television work garnered three Golden Mike awards, Best in Show from the Society of Professional Journalists, and numerous other honors. He has also been awarded fellowships from the New York Times Foundation and the National Press Foundation. In addition to his work for KPBS, Kenny was a frequent contributor to the California Report, heard on public radio stations throughout California. A Seattle native, Kenny graduated from the University of Washington, and began his broadcasting career in the news departments of KOGO and KSDO in San Diego. In his spare time, Kenny loves to practice tai chi, hike, and travel with his wife, Angela.
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A new report shows California is doing a better job at keeping people out of the hospital. The study reveals how individual counties performed compared to statewide averages over a ten-year period.
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This year's strain is considered more "normal" than the deadly H1N1 virus that hit last flu season.
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A new study reveals the number of babies who die from sudden infant death syndrome surges on New Year's Day. UCSD researchers suggest there's a link between SIDS deaths and drinking alcohol.
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KPBS has reported on the difficulties in controlling California's outbreak of whooping cough. Another disease, polio, once routinely paralyze young children without warning. -
New research from San Diego State finds harmful chemicals from cigarette smoke linger in a home long after smokers move out. The study reveals smokers' homes become toxic reservoirs. -
Researchers at UC Riverside have identified components of pomegranate juice that block the spread of prostate cancer cells in the laboratory. It's not the first study to show pomegranates have anti-cancer potential.
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