Acupuncture supporters rally for Medi-Cal benefits in San Francisco

Acupuncture supporters rally for Medi-Cal benefits in San Francisco

Patients who rely on acupuncture, and the medical experts who perform the procedure, held a rally in San Francisco's Chinatown to advocate for the medical practice. They're worried the governor's newest budget proposal will cut them off from the care they need.

Patients who rely on acupuncture, and the medical experts who perform the procedure, held a rally in San Francisco's Chinatown to advocate for the medical practice. They're worried the governor's newest budget proposal will cut them off from the care they need.

Heartbroken family of murdered Bay Area mom receives her college degrees

Heartbroken family of murdered Bay Area mom receives her college degrees

As the Diablo Valley College class of 2024 filed into Viking Stadium in Pleasant Hill on Friday, donning caps and gowns, there was one heartbreaking absence.

As the Diablo Valley College class of 2024 filed into Viking Stadium in Pleasant Hill on Friday, donning caps and gowns, there was one heartbreaking absence.

1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

1st person to receive pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.

Pig kidney transplant recipient Richard Slayman has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure. Here’s what’s known about xenotransplantation.

Teen speaks after doctor who injected IV bag with dangerous drugs is found guilty

Teen speaks after doctor who injected IV bag with dangerous drugs is found guilty

Jack Adlerstein was 18 years old when he went into Baylor Scott and White Surgicare in North Dallas for a simple nose surgery. The young man nearly died when Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz injected his IV bag with dangerous drugs.

Jack Adlerstein was 18 years old when he went into Baylor Scott and White Surgicare in North Dallas for a simple nose surgery. The young man nearly died when Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz injected his IV bag with dangerous drugs.

Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first

Pig kidney transplanted into man in surgical first

It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.

It’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person.

Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find

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.

MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.

Highland dermatologist changing status quo on skin diseases in Black patients

Highland dermatologist changing status quo on skin diseases in Black patients

Research shows skin diseases are often overlooked in black patients because they look so different on skin of color. A dermatologist at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital is working to change that.

Research shows skin diseases are often overlooked in black patients because they look so different on skin of color. A dermatologist at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital is working to change that.

Nurses warn patients will suffer from closure of San Jose trauma center

Nurses warn patients will suffer from closure of San Jose trauma center

Citing declining patients, and increased demand for ER visits, executives at Regional Medical Center have decided to close the hospitals trauma center.

Citing declining patients, and increased demand for ER visits, executives at Regional Medical Center have decided to close the hospitals trauma center.

Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends

Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends

The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.

The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.

ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect

ADHD medication recalled because bottles may contain different drug that has opposite effect

The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.

The medication is being recalled in the U.S. after a pharmacist reported opening a bottle labeled for the ADHD medication but found an antihistamine drug inside, the FDA said.

Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination

Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination

The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.

The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.