South Bay family travels to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup
Monday’s World Cup match between Team USA and Wales will mark the achievement of a major bucket list for one set of South Bay parents.
Monday’s World Cup match between Team USA and Wales will mark the achievement of a major bucket list for one set of South Bay parents.
FDA approves drug to delay onset of Type 1 diabetes
The agency gave the green light for Tzield. The drug is administered by intravenous infusion once daily for 14 consecutive days.
The agency gave the green light for Tzield. The drug is administered by intravenous infusion once daily for 14 consecutive days.
Stanford researchers launch first study on long-COVID treatment with Pfizer's Paxlovid
Researchers at Stanford University are launching a new study to see whether Pfizer's anti-viral drug Paxlovid, which is approved to treat COVID-19, might also be an effective cure for so-called "long COVID" that causes suffering in patients long after their initial SARS-CoV2 infection.
Researchers at Stanford University are launching a new study to see whether Pfizer's anti-viral drug Paxlovid, which is approved to treat COVID-19, might also be an effective cure for so-called "long COVID" that causes suffering in patients long after their initial SARS-CoV2 infection.
'Today' show's Al Roker reveals he was hospitalized for blood clots
Al Roker opened up about being hospitalized for blood clots on Friday.
Al Roker opened up about being hospitalized for blood clots on Friday.
San Jose Sharks host Hockey Fights Cancer event at SAP Center
The Sharks hosted some special children for their game Thursday night in San Jose. Children fighting pediatric cancer were honored as part of a league-sponsored initiative called Hockey Fights Cancer.
The Sharks hosted some special children for their game Thursday night in San Jose. Children fighting pediatric cancer were honored as part of a league-sponsored initiative called Hockey Fights Cancer.
US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says
Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.
Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.
Flu transmission has increased over prior 2 weeks to higher than normal levels
Flu transmission in Santa Clara County is higher than normal for this time of year and has been increasing for the last two weeks, county health officials said Wednesday.
Flu transmission in Santa Clara County is higher than normal for this time of year and has been increasing for the last two weeks, county health officials said Wednesday.
Fentanyl 'vaccine' may have been discovered, researchers say
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine.
Experimental cancer vaccine shows promising results in animal studies, NIH researchers find
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
The study found the vaccine boosted the number of cytotoxic T cells capable of infiltrating and attacking tumor cells.
Watch: Girl, 9, cries tears of joy as mother reveals she's cancer-free
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Earlier this year, Leeanne O’Donoghue was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and underwent weeks of treatment — which she said had been "soul-destroying" for her kids.
Roberta Flack has ALS, making it 'impossible' for her to sing, speak easily, rep says
A representative for Roberta Flack has announced that the legendary musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing.
A representative for Roberta Flack has announced that the legendary musician has ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and can no longer sing.
California reports first flu, RSV death in child under 5
California health officials on Monday reported the first death of a young child due to flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection, also known as RSV.
California health officials on Monday reported the first death of a young child due to flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection, also known as RSV.
California hospitals erect tents to cope with rise in flu
Several California hospitals have begun using overflow tents outside emergency rooms to cope with a rising number of patients with flu and other respiratory illness.
Several California hospitals have begun using overflow tents outside emergency rooms to cope with a rising number of patients with flu and other respiratory illness.
Bay Area high school referee retires after 22 years on the field
This year was Dennis DiFabio's 22nd and final year refereeing high school football in the East Bay. Throughout his career, he donated time and money to ensuring the next generation of high school football players found success off the field.
This year was Dennis DiFabio's 22nd and final year refereeing high school football in the East Bay. Throughout his career, he donated time and money to ensuring the next generation of high school football players found success off the field.
COVID-19 deaths down 90% since February, WHO says
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
Lino Lakes family left with $20K hospital bill after toddler's COVID-19 treatment deemed not necessary
A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."
A Lino Lakes family was left with a $20,000 bill for the treatment of their toddler, who was hospitalized and placed on oxygen with COVID-19 and enterovirus. Insurance deemed the treatment not "medically necessary."
Stanford pediatrician handling spike in RSV cases
The respiratory virus RSV is keeping doctors busy and beds full at Bay Area children’s hospitals.
The respiratory virus RSV is keeping doctors busy and beds full at Bay Area children’s hospitals.
Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster as Thanksgiving nears
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
Jennifer Aniston reveals infertility, IVF journey: 'I was throwing everything at it'
"All the years and years and years of speculation... It was really hard," Jennifer Aniston said. "I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas, you name it."
"All the years and years and years of speculation... It was really hard," Jennifer Aniston said. "I was going through IVF, drinking Chinese teas, you name it."
Deli meats and cheeses linked to deadly listeria outbreak in 6 states, CDC says
One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."
One person died and 13 have been hospitalized across six states in the outbreak, the CDC said, which added that the true number of sick people "is likely higher."