Santa Clara County now offering omicron-targeting COVID booster vaccines
Santa Clara County began administering the new COVID-19 booster vaccines Wednesday, offering protection against two subvariants of the omicron variant as well as the virus' original strain.
Santa Clara County began administering the new COVID-19 booster vaccines Wednesday, offering protection against two subvariants of the omicron variant as well as the virus' original strain.
Study suggests walking this range of steps per day can reduce the risk of dementia
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
The study of nearly 78,000 adults looked at steps per day, and also the intensity of the steps, and the association with the risk of developing dementia.
Silicon Valley biotech executive convicted in $77M COVID-19 and allergy testing scheme
A federal jury has convicted the president of a Silicon Valley medical tech company on charges he carried out an elaborate scheme that led to $77 million in false and fraudulent claims for COVID-19 and allergy testing.
A federal jury has convicted the president of a Silicon Valley medical tech company on charges he carried out an elaborate scheme that led to $77 million in false and fraudulent claims for COVID-19 and allergy testing.
Fundraising effort launched for Oakland educator caring for siblings who lost both parents to COVID
A fundraising effort has been launched to help an Oakland educator find housing and support her two younger siblings after the family lost both parents to COVID-19.
A fundraising effort has been launched to help an Oakland educator find housing and support her two younger siblings after the family lost both parents to COVID-19.
Experimental brain implant zaps patients, quells food cravings, helps with binge eating
According to a report from the scientific journal Nature Medicine, two California women who were diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder, underwent surgery after several treatments failed to mend their cravings.
According to a report from the scientific journal Nature Medicine, two California women who were diagnosed with a binge-eating disorder, underwent surgery after several treatments failed to mend their cravings.
Juul to pay nearly $440 million in states' teen vaping settlement
Juul's product has long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Juul's product has long been blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Local cardiologist discusses heat safety
Local cardiologist discusses heat safety. Doctors and hospitals are warning Bay Area residents to take precautions against this stifling heat. Children, the elderly, and people with chronic health conditions are particularly vulnerable. Kaiser Permanente cardiologist, Dr. Rita Ng, appeared on KTVU's "Mornings on 2" to talk about the health issues we should all be concerned about, such as some of the cardinal rules to live by.
Local cardiologist discusses heat safety. Doctors and hospitals are warning Bay Area residents to take precautions against this stifling heat. Children, the elderly, and people with chronic health conditions are particularly vulnerable. Kaiser Permanente cardiologist, Dr. Rita Ng, appeared on KTVU's "Mornings on 2" to talk about the health issues we should all be concerned about, such as some of the cardinal rules to live by.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
Oakland is 1 of 3 cities to receive extra monkeypox vaccines for distribution at Pride events
Federal officials announced they are shipping thousands of additional monkeypox or m-pox vaccine doses to Pride festivals to help reduce infections.
Federal officials announced they are shipping thousands of additional monkeypox or m-pox vaccine doses to Pride festivals to help reduce infections.
Jane Fonda reveals cancer diagnosis: This is 'very treatable'
Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.
Jane Fonda revealed she's been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a lengthy Instagram post shared Friday.
Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, CDC says
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
The e. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy’s has spread to at least 6 states, but health officials warn there may be more unreported cases elsewhere.
Bay Area clinics pause vaccinations, awaiting new omicron-targeted booster shots
Bay Area health officials in some counties decided to temporarily suspend their vaccination clinics, in order to wait for the new COVID booster shots that were approved by federal authorities Thursday.
Bay Area health officials in some counties decided to temporarily suspend their vaccination clinics, in order to wait for the new COVID booster shots that were approved by federal authorities Thursday.
CDC panel recommends tweaked COVID-19 booster
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
Reading, math scores for 9-year-old students fell sharply during pandemic, data show
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
The declines hit all regions of the U.S. and affected students of most races. But students of color saw some of the steepest decreases, according to the federal study.
FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
‘Rainbow fentanyl’: DEA warns of colorful synthetic drugs aimed at attracting young people
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
Mississippi water crisis: Governor declares state of emergency after flooding, treatment issues
Parts of Jackson were without running water Tuesday because flooding exacerbated longstanding problems in one of two water-treatment plants.
Parts of Jackson were without running water Tuesday because flooding exacerbated longstanding problems in one of two water-treatment plants.
More Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
South Bay school district keeps indoor COVID masking mandate
The continued spread of COVID variants has led one South Bay school district to keep its indoor mask mandate, two-and-a-half years since the deadly virus first appeared.
The continued spread of COVID variants has led one South Bay school district to keep its indoor mask mandate, two-and-a-half years since the deadly virus first appeared.
Hispanic and Latinx communities disproportionally hit by Mpox in the Bay Area
San Francisco and Santa Clara County data show how Mpox is disproportionally impacting the Latino and Latinx community.
San Francisco and Santa Clara County data show how Mpox is disproportionally impacting the Latino and Latinx community.