Biden gets latest COVID booster, urging more Americans to get theirs
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Michigan man dies from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria after helping in Hurricane Ian recovery
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Alta Bates hospital nurses start 5-day strike in Oakland and Berkeley
Hundreds of nurses in Oakland and Berkeley were set to strike Monday morning because of what they call unsafe working conditions and high turnover rates. The strike will affect three of Sutter Health’s medical center campuses.
Hundreds of nurses in Oakland and Berkeley were set to strike Monday morning because of what they call unsafe working conditions and high turnover rates. The strike will affect three of Sutter Health’s medical center campuses.
Watch what a polar bear has to do to move across ice sheets in the Arctic
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Conversation with Stanford Children's Health about RSV
The CDC is reporting a rapid rise in RSV cases among children across the country. KTVU's Claudine Wong speaks with Stanford Children's Health Dr. Carrie Rassbach about the uptick, and what parents need to know if their children get infected.
The CDC is reporting a rapid rise in RSV cases among children across the country. KTVU's Claudine Wong speaks with Stanford Children's Health Dr. Carrie Rassbach about the uptick, and what parents need to know if their children get infected.
CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Turkey prices up 73% compared to last year due to factors like the bird flu
Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.
Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Schools work to support students suffering from pandemic learning loss
State test scores from the past two years show the pandemic put children behind on key learning benchmarks leaving behind a learning gap that districts are now working to close.
State test scores from the past two years show the pandemic put children behind on key learning benchmarks leaving behind a learning gap that districts are now working to close.
COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
FDA OKs Novavax COVID-19 booster dose
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax.
2 women attacked in public, Santa Rosa police say
Police in Santa Rosa are investigating two recent reports from women who say they were attacked by a man while they were walking.
Police in Santa Rosa are investigating two recent reports from women who say they were attacked by a man while they were walking.
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Santa Clara Co. health officer urges residents to get new COVID booster before holiday season
Just 11% of Santa Clara County residents have received the newest booster vaccine, which protects against the original COVID strain as well as two subvariants of the omicron variant. Health officials say get boosted before the holiday season.
Just 11% of Santa Clara County residents have received the newest booster vaccine, which protects against the original COVID strain as well as two subvariants of the omicron variant. Health officials say get boosted before the holiday season.
Over-the-counter hearing aids now available and they're less expensive
On average, people with noticeable hearing loss wait seven years to seek help if ever at all. Now, potential patients and many hearing experts are hoping newer technologies, cheaper prices and ease of purchase will perk up their ears and lives.
On average, people with noticeable hearing loss wait seven years to seek help if ever at all. Now, potential patients and many hearing experts are hoping newer technologies, cheaper prices and ease of purchase will perk up their ears and lives.
Contra Costa Health lifts Crockett advisory for elevated hydrogen sulfide levels
The health advisory due to elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide in the community of Crockett was lifted on Monday, health officials say. Contra Costa Health says elevated levels of the toxin, that have left a stink in the air, have not been detected in the last two days.
The health advisory due to elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide in the community of Crockett was lifted on Monday, health officials say. Contra Costa Health says elevated levels of the toxin, that have left a stink in the air, have not been detected in the last two days.
Newsom to end California's COVID state of emergency in February
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that he will end the state's COVID state of emergency early next year.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that he will end the state's COVID state of emergency early next year.
VIDEO: Newport Beach doctor removes 23 contact lenses from woman's eye
A Newport Beach doctor has shared a now-viral video of her removing nearly two dozen contact lenses from the eye of an elderly patient.
A Newport Beach doctor has shared a now-viral video of her removing nearly two dozen contact lenses from the eye of an elderly patient.
Frequent chemical hair straightening linked to higher uterine cancer risk, NIH study finds
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.
The study authors highlighted how the risks may be more heightened for Black women, who reported using hair straightening products more frequently than other groups.