Arizona girl undergoes several amputations after Group A Streptococcus diagnosis
An Arizona 2nd grader is fighting for her life as doctors diagnosed the little girl with Group A Streptococcus. Over the last two weeks, she has undergone multiple amputations.
Dr. Dre suffered three strokes amid hospitalization for brain aneurysm
In 2021, music mogul Dr. Dre was treated for a brain aneurysm and confined to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for two weeks. Years later, Dre is talking about his hospitalization, revealing he suffered three strokes during his stay.
What makes people happy? California lawmakers want to find out
California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon likes to spend his spare time away from the Capitol in Sacramento with his 4-year-old daughter back home near Los Angeles. Last weekend, he took her ice skating and to an indoor playground, then let her get a donut after she agreed to ride her scooter on the way there.
New health care center opens in rural Santa Clara County community
Access to health care can be a challenge in some of the Bay Area’s more rural areas. On Friday, Santa Clara County dedicated a new facility to help meet that need.
Neti pots, nasal-rinsing devices linked to potentially deadly amoeba
Using tap water for nasal-rinsing devices was linked to a potentially dangerous amoeba in a new study published by CDC researchers.
Business owners hope for big boost during Oakland Restaurant Week
It’s restaurant week in Oakland.
San Francisco's population is bouncing back
The mass migration away from California seems to be abating as the post-pandemic period and the overall U.S. economy improves.
Virginia infant awaits life-saving double lung transplant at Texas Children’s
A Virginia mother of a 4-month-old girl in need of a double-lung transplant shares their emotional journey as they wait for a donor for their baby girl who is battling a rare disease.
Olivia Munn diagnosed with breast cancer
The 43-year-old actress has been battling the disease since April 2023.
Prop 1 still too close to call, despite opposing group conceding
A group opposing Proposition 1 is going back on their concession, after announcing yesterday the measure was likely going to pass.
Christie Brinkley reveals skin cancer diagnosis
Supermodel and actress Christie Brinkley revealed she was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma.
Tapeworm larvae found in man’s brain after he complained of migraines
The patient admitted to doctors that he frequently ate undercooked bacon for most of his life.
Paul Alexander, who lived in iron lung for most of his life, has died at 78
Paul Alexander has lived in the chamber for 70 years, and he went on to become a lawyer and author.
SF doctor makes history creating first liver transplant system in her home country, Ethiopia
A transplant hepatologist in San Francisco is making international history by starting the first liver transplant program in her native country, Ethiopia.
Expert says this is how long you should nap for
In honor of Sleep Awareness Week, a sleep expert offers insight into how long the ideal nap should be and the best time of day to take one.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Woman seeks to help save her grandmother's longtime San Francisco business
"Help save my grandma's local shop in San Francisco." With her 82-year-old grandmother's store struggling in the wake of the pandemic, a woman seeks to help keep the longtime business open.
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
Actor Gary Sinise recalls son's last days: 'He was happy at the end of his life'
In January, actor Gary Sinise lost his son, McCanna "Mac" Sinise, to cancer. He was 33.
Daylight saving time: How springing forward could affect your health
Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday. “Springing Forward" can cause tiredness, but it can also impact your health.