San Francisco city leaders continue to grapple with the Tenderloin's long-standing issues
San Francisco city leaders continue to struggle facing the challenges in the Tenderloin.
San Francisco city leaders continue to struggle facing the challenges in the Tenderloin.
Gas stoves linked to childhood asthma, other health risks in adults, research shows
Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.
Research suggests that gas appliances can introduce certain toxic air pollutants into homes, including low levels of benzene — a cancer-causing agent.
No agreement as Kaiser mental health care worker strike reaches one month
Rather than quit, the clinicians on the picket lines are working to change the way that Kaiser manages its mental health department.
Rather than quit, the clinicians on the picket lines are working to change the way that Kaiser manages its mental health department.
LA County monkeypox: First case in nation linked to workplace exposure
The Los Angeles Public Health Department has reported the nation's first monkeypox case in a healthcare worker who was exposed to the virus at work.
The Los Angeles Public Health Department has reported the nation's first monkeypox case in a healthcare worker who was exposed to the virus at work.
Polk sheriff: Disney, Publix employees among those accused of wanting to 'sexually abuse, groom' kids
Sheriff Grady Judd said a total of 13 men were arrested in the latest Polk County undercover operation targeting suspects who made attempts to "sexually abuse, groom, and corrupt" children. In addition to the agency's team, Chris Hansen from ‘To Catch a Predator’ worked alongside investigators.
Sheriff Grady Judd said a total of 13 men were arrested in the latest Polk County undercover operation targeting suspects who made attempts to "sexually abuse, groom, and corrupt" children. In addition to the agency's team, Chris Hansen from ‘To Catch a Predator’ worked alongside investigators.
Pandemic turning point as weekly deaths reach March 2020 low
Nearly 6.5 million people have died worldwide in the past two-and-a-half years of the pandemic, but on Wednesday, some encouraging news came from the World Health Organization in Geneva that the world might be reaching a turning point.
Nearly 6.5 million people have died worldwide in the past two-and-a-half years of the pandemic, but on Wednesday, some encouraging news came from the World Health Organization in Geneva that the world might be reaching a turning point.
California governor OKs mental health courts for homeless
With more than 100,000 people living on California’s streets, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its kind law on Wednesday that could force some of them into treatment as part of a program he describes as "care" but opponents argue is cruel.
With more than 100,000 people living on California’s streets, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its kind law on Wednesday that could force some of them into treatment as part of a program he describes as "care" but opponents argue is cruel.
US formula shortage to improve by October, Gerber CEO projects
Nestle S.A.'s Gerber Products Company CEO Tarun Malkani said during a media event that the Nestlé company is still in "critical task force mode."
Nestle S.A.'s Gerber Products Company CEO Tarun Malkani said during a media event that the Nestlé company is still in "critical task force mode."
Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
Family travels the world after learning children will go blind
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
UCSF scientist says Biden's cancer moonshot achievable
President Biden revived his call for a nationwide cancer moonshot effort on Monday, as he marked the 60th anniversary of President Kennedy's famous pledge to get a man on the moon.
President Biden revived his call for a nationwide cancer moonshot effort on Monday, as he marked the 60th anniversary of President Kennedy's famous pledge to get a man on the moon.
Monkeypox death confirmed by LA County health officials
A Los Angeles County resident with a compromised immune system has died from monkeypox, local health officials announced Monday. It's believed to be the first U.S. fatality from the disease.
A Los Angeles County resident with a compromised immune system has died from monkeypox, local health officials announced Monday. It's believed to be the first U.S. fatality from the disease.
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
New COVID-19 booster shots available in Sonoma County
A new, updated booster shot specifically formulated to protect against the highly contagious COVID-19 omicron variant is now available in Sonoma County.
A new, updated booster shot specifically formulated to protect against the highly contagious COVID-19 omicron variant is now available in Sonoma County.
FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.
Additional MPX vaccine doses approved in time for SF's Folsom Street Fair
The federal government has approved an additional 10,000 MPX vaccine doses for the state of California.
The federal government has approved an additional 10,000 MPX vaccine doses for the state of California.
Supes unanimously approve psychedelic decriminalization measure
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution at its meeting Tuesday to decriminalize psychedelics like psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution at its meeting Tuesday to decriminalize psychedelics like psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca.
Bay Area braces for another round of high heat Thursday
Much of the Bay Area is bracing for another day of stiflingly hot weather on Thursday after getting a bit of reprieve on Wednesday from the excessive heat.
Much of the Bay Area is bracing for another day of stiflingly hot weather on Thursday after getting a bit of reprieve on Wednesday from the excessive heat.