Shark attack survivor released from hospital
A Central Coast man who was attacked by a great white shark has been released from the hospital.
A Central Coast man who was attacked by a great white shark has been released from the hospital.
Video game players show increased brain activity, decision-making skills, study says
The study found the video game players were better than non-players in both speed and accuracy of responses.
The study found the video game players were better than non-players in both speed and accuracy of responses.
Campbell school district becomes 1st in state to test all athletes for heart conditions
Campbell Union High School District is the first in California to screen all student athletes for heart conditions.
Campbell Union High School District is the first in California to screen all student athletes for heart conditions.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
San Francisco officials request 35,000 monkeypox vaccine doses as supply runs out
For a second day, hundreds of people lined up outside San Francisco General Hospital hoping to get a dose of the monkeypox vaccine.
For a second day, hundreds of people lined up outside San Francisco General Hospital hoping to get a dose of the monkeypox vaccine.
San Francisco calls on feds to speed up monkeypox vaccine distribution
San Francisco leaders called on the federal government Tuesday to ramp up distribution of monkeypox vaccines, saying the city needs to inoculate its vulnerable gay population, which has been disproportionately affected by the virus.
San Francisco leaders called on the federal government Tuesday to ramp up distribution of monkeypox vaccines, saying the city needs to inoculate its vulnerable gay population, which has been disproportionately affected by the virus.
Judge orders California to stop denying rent relief applications
A judge has ruled the California Department of Housing and Community Development must stop denying applications for COVID-19 rent relief money, amid a lawsuit filed by tenants’ advocates, who argue the state has unfairly withheld money from low-income renters.
A judge has ruled the California Department of Housing and Community Development must stop denying applications for COVID-19 rent relief money, amid a lawsuit filed by tenants’ advocates, who argue the state has unfairly withheld money from low-income renters.
First monkeypox case in county confirmed as COVID-19 infections rise
Contra Costa County's first case of monkeypox was confirmed Tuesday, and COVID-19 transmission is back on the rise countywide, health officials told the Board of Supervisors.
Contra Costa County's first case of monkeypox was confirmed Tuesday, and COVID-19 transmission is back on the rise countywide, health officials told the Board of Supervisors.
White House updates response plan for infectious COVID variants; pushes boosters
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among US children continues to rise, study suggests
The study estimated that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. kids was 3.14% as of 2020. Meanwhile, there has been more awareness and a wider availability of services.
The study estimated that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. kids was 3.14% as of 2020. Meanwhile, there has been more awareness and a wider availability of services.
Anxiety over monkeypox outbreak prompts long lines in San Francisco for vaccines
SF General staff say all week they are offering a walk-in clinic for people who have been exposed to monkeypox to get the vaccine.
SF General staff say all week they are offering a walk-in clinic for people who have been exposed to monkeypox to get the vaccine.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Feeling 'hangry' may be rooted in science and not all in our heads: New study
A new clinical study suggests that feeling 'hangry' is not just our imagination.
A new clinical study suggests that feeling 'hangry' is not just our imagination.
California to make its own low-cost insulin to help combat high drug prices
The state has a budget of $100 million to develop and manufacture low-cost insulin.
The state has a budget of $100 million to develop and manufacture low-cost insulin.
COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
FDA revision allows pharmacists to prescribe COVID treatment pill
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday revised its emergency use authorization of Paxlovid, allowing pharmacists to prescribe the anti-viral drug used to treat COVID.
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday revised its emergency use authorization of Paxlovid, allowing pharmacists to prescribe the anti-viral drug used to treat COVID.
Health officials confirm 2nd case of monkeypox in Santa Clara County
Health officials have confirmed a second case of monkeypox in Santa Clara County on Thursday.
Health officials have confirmed a second case of monkeypox in Santa Clara County on Thursday.
Beijing mandates COVID vaccines to enter some public spaces
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.
The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.
New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
Monkeypox cases in California double in past week; calls for additional vaccines in San Francisco
The number of monkeypox cases in California and San Francisco has more than doubled over the past week.
The number of monkeypox cases in California and San Francisco has more than doubled over the past week.