Common antibiotic linked to higher risk of death in adults, major study finds
A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study.
A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study.
Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
A fourth person in Florida has died after contracting flesh-eating bacteria commonly linked to consuming raw or undercooked oysters, health officials said.
History made: Bay Area mother-daughter duo becomes Guinness World Record holders
A Bay Area mother and her teenage daughter have sailed into the record books as a remarkable duo, completing a more than 31-mile race, running side by side together.
A Bay Area mother and her teenage daughter have sailed into the record books as a remarkable duo, completing a more than 31-mile race, running side by side together.
Nighttime bathroom trips could reveal hidden health issues — here's when to worry
Getting out of bed once during the night to use the bathroom is common, but repeated trips could signal underlying issues, health experts warn.
Getting out of bed once during the night to use the bathroom is common, but repeated trips could signal underlying issues, health experts warn.
Chef turns passion for cooking into initiative to feed hungry in SF's Tenderloin
San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood has deep-rooted challenges when it comes to homelessness, and Chef Kelvin Ehbegboni is stepping up to help.
San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood has deep-rooted challenges when it comes to homelessness, and Chef Kelvin Ehbegboni is stepping up to help.
Vaping may help more people quit smoking than patches, gum, study finds
Vaping may be more effective at helping people quit smoking than nicotine replacement therapies such as gum and patches, according to an updated Cochrane review.
Vaping may be more effective at helping people quit smoking than nicotine replacement therapies such as gum and patches, according to an updated Cochrane review.
'Very hot' coffee and tea linked to higher cancer risk
Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford.
Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford.
Largest cyclospora outbreak ends, but origin remains unknown, officials say
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history has ended, federal health officials said, after nearly 13,000 cases were linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history has ended, federal health officials said, after nearly 13,000 cases were linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.
The US has a high maternal mortality rate. A $100M campaign wants to change that
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
Alcohol tied to surprising cancer death pattern in adults under 55, researchers find
Annual U.S. cancer deaths tied to alcohol consumption more than doubled over a three-decade period, according to a recent study led by researchers at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Annual U.S. cancer deaths tied to alcohol consumption more than doubled over a three-decade period, according to a recent study led by researchers at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
CDC warns of rise in animal rabies activity and human exposures: Here’s what to know
There has been an increase in recent animal rabies activity and associated human exposures this summer, according to the CDC.
There has been an increase in recent animal rabies activity and associated human exposures this summer, according to the CDC.
Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration.
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration.
Lindsay Clancy case enters next chapter
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial could not reach a unanimous verdict, splitting 11 to 1 and ending the trial in a mistrial. Now, her attorney is looking beyond the courtroom and directly to President Trump for help. The big question: will prosecutors try the case again, and if so, what charges could Clancy face. David Rossman, criminal law expert, and emeritus professor at Boston University, gives insight.
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial could not reach a unanimous verdict, splitting 11 to 1 and ending the trial in a mistrial. Now, her attorney is looking beyond the courtroom and directly to President Trump for help. The big question: will prosecutors try the case again, and if so, what charges could Clancy face. David Rossman, criminal law expert, and emeritus professor at Boston University, gives insight.
These states have the highest vaccination rates in the US, data shows
A new analysis examines vaccination coverage across the country, measuring immunization rates among children, teens, adults and older residents.
A new analysis examines vaccination coverage across the country, measuring immunization rates among children, teens, adults and older residents.
Pig kidney functions for record 271 days inside man awaiting human transplant
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Researchers say the success story of Tim Andrews shows how pig kidneys can help “bridge the gap between end-stage kidney failure and a human transplant, allowing a patient to forgo dialysis."
Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses
Scientists in China have identified a previously unknown tick-borne virus that can cause flu-like illness, fatigue and gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a new study.
Scientists in China have identified a previously unknown tick-borne virus that can cause flu-like illness, fatigue and gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a new study.
Sick marine mammals are coming ashore along California's coast at alarming rate
Exceptionally large numbers of severely ill sea lions and fur seals are coming ashore along the California coastline, forcing rescue dispatchers to triage response efforts.
Exceptionally large numbers of severely ill sea lions and fur seals are coming ashore along the California coastline, forcing rescue dispatchers to triage response efforts.
Lindsay Clancy murder trial ends in mistrial after jury deadlocked
Following legal procedures that took several hours Friday, the judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial after the jury earlier in the day told the judge they were deadlocked on whether Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children.
Following legal procedures that took several hours Friday, the judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial after the jury earlier in the day told the judge they were deadlocked on whether Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children.
Surging demand for menopause patches prompts FDA action
The Food and Drug Administration is working with manufacturers to enhance the supply of the menopause patches amid a rising demand for the items and supply shortages.
The Food and Drug Administration is working with manufacturers to enhance the supply of the menopause patches amid a rising demand for the items and supply shortages.
Popular diet slashes liver fat by 67% while reversing prediabetes in some people
The keto diet may have surprising benefits for liver health, a new study suggests.
The keto diet may have surprising benefits for liver health, a new study suggests.