'This is kind of a travesty': SF supes slam pace of response to monkeypox outbreak
San Francisco supervisors on Thursday lambasted the public health response to the ongoing global monkeypox outbreak, calling for improved communication with at-risk groups and an influx of vaccine doses.
San Francisco supervisors on Thursday lambasted the public health response to the ongoing global monkeypox outbreak, calling for improved communication with at-risk groups and an influx of vaccine doses.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
Long lines stretch around block in San Francisco for coveted monkeypox vaccine
People eligible for the monkeypox vaccine showed up in droves to a walk-in clinic to get a shot on Wednesday at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
People eligible for the monkeypox vaccine showed up in droves to a walk-in clinic to get a shot on Wednesday at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Monkeypox vaccines available in limited supply for those eligible at SF General Hospital starting Wednesday
The monkeypox vaccine remains in limited supply with high demand, but San Francisco health officials say they've allocated 4,000 doses of the vaccine on Tuesday.
The monkeypox vaccine remains in limited supply with high demand, but San Francisco health officials say they've allocated 4,000 doses of the vaccine on Tuesday.
Santa Clara County monkeypox cases double in a week, vaccine eligibility expands
Starting this week, the Public Health Department of Santa Clara County will offer the monkeypox vaccine to eligible people via appointment only.
Starting this week, the Public Health Department of Santa Clara County will offer the monkeypox vaccine to eligible people via appointment only.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Only son donates kidney to mother: ‘It’s amazing to give life in a different way’
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.
Monkeypox vaccine continues slow rollout
For folks concerned about the spread of monkeypox here in the Bay Area, the reality is though the vaccine is highly effective, it remains in short supply, well behind demand. If this disease was a transmissible as Covid, we would be in another scary scenario as we saw in the early Covid days. Fortunately it is not: as of Friday, 1,469 monkeypox cases nationwide.
For folks concerned about the spread of monkeypox here in the Bay Area, the reality is though the vaccine is highly effective, it remains in short supply, well behind demand. If this disease was a transmissible as Covid, we would be in another scary scenario as we saw in the early Covid days. Fortunately it is not: as of Friday, 1,469 monkeypox cases nationwide.
BART mask mandate to expire Monday
Starting Monday, BART riders will not be required to wear a mask. In April, officials voted to require face coverings as a temporary measure, and that rule was effective until July 18.
Starting Monday, BART riders will not be required to wear a mask. In April, officials voted to require face coverings as a temporary measure, and that rule was effective until July 18.
The national 988 mental health hotline is live
People across the United States experiencing a mental health crisis have a new way to reach out for help. Starting Saturday anyone can call or text 988.
People across the United States experiencing a mental health crisis have a new way to reach out for help. Starting Saturday anyone can call or text 988.
San Francisco to receive more than 4,100 doses of monkeypox vaccine
San Francisco is expected to receive more than 4,100 doses of monkeypox vaccine by next week, State Senator Scott Wiener said.
San Francisco is expected to receive more than 4,100 doses of monkeypox vaccine by next week, State Senator Scott Wiener said.
Sobering new study says that those under age 40 shouldn't drink alcohol at all
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
People under 40 suffer significant health risks from drinking, according to new research.
San Jose State will offer abortion pills by January 1st 2023
A UCSF study estimates that 1,038 UC and Cal State students get an abortion each month. At San Jose State, they say at least 13 to 20 women a month will access abortion pills.
A UCSF study estimates that 1,038 UC and Cal State students get an abortion each month. At San Jose State, they say at least 13 to 20 women a month will access abortion pills.
COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
988 -- Three-digit Suicide Lifeline starts working in US this weekend
Calling 988 will connect people in need to the Suicide Lifeline beginning July 16.
Calling 988 will connect people in need to the Suicide Lifeline beginning July 16.
San Francisco running out of monkeypox vaccine, state senator blames feds
San Francisco is running out of the monkeypox vaccine at a time when demand is surging. According to the San Francisco Department of Public Health, only 50 doses remain available on Wednesday.
San Francisco is running out of the monkeypox vaccine at a time when demand is surging. According to the San Francisco Department of Public Health, only 50 doses remain available on Wednesday.
Khloe Kardashian, Tristan Thompson expecting a second baby via surrogate
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are expecting another baby together.
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are expecting another baby together.