Interest in vasectomies spiked since Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
'World's largest' chocolate factory halts production after salmonella infection
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
San Francisco working to get ahead of monkeypox outbreak, a disease that is seldom deadly
An infectious disease expert says monkeypox is seldom deadly, but is a disease that needs to be addressed, not feared. San Francisco's health department says they've tracked 16 cases of the virus so far. Vaccines are already developed.
An infectious disease expert says monkeypox is seldom deadly, but is a disease that needs to be addressed, not feared. San Francisco's health department says they've tracked 16 cases of the virus so far. Vaccines are already developed.
Here's who should get vaccines for monkeypox
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
1 in 3 applications denied California rent relief money, thousands still waiting
More than 85,000 renter households are waiting for their applications to be reviewed in California's emergency rental assistance program and close to 158,000 have been denied, according to an analysis of state data. It comes days before eviction protections are set to expire.
More than 85,000 renter households are waiting for their applications to be reviewed in California's emergency rental assistance program and close to 158,000 have been denied, according to an analysis of state data. It comes days before eviction protections are set to expire.
US officials announce more steps against monkeypox outbreak
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Oakland veterinary hospital to reopen following abrupt closure last spring
Oakland's Montclair Veterinary Hospital, made headlines in April when it abruptly closed its doors, leaving pet owners stunned. People and their pets will be happy to hear the vet hospital is reopening July 5.
Oakland's Montclair Veterinary Hospital, made headlines in April when it abruptly closed its doors, leaving pet owners stunned. People and their pets will be happy to hear the vet hospital is reopening July 5.
CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid limiting purchases of Plan B pills following SCOTUS ruling
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
FDA says 696,000 cans of Australian baby formula will be available this summer
Shipments of baby formula from Bellamy's Organic will arrive and are expected to be distributed in early July and over the next several months.
Shipments of baby formula from Bellamy's Organic will arrive and are expected to be distributed in early July and over the next several months.
Two Scotts Valley brothers save woman from fiery crash along Highway 17
Two Scotts Valley brothers said Monday they were returning home from Sacramento early Sunday morning, when they noticed a driver weaving erratically.
Two Scotts Valley brothers said Monday they were returning home from Sacramento early Sunday morning, when they noticed a driver weaving erratically.
Careful of painful 'margarita burns' when making that summer cocktail
According to The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, the condition is also known as phytophotodermatitis.
According to The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, the condition is also known as phytophotodermatitis.
Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage,' WHO panel says
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
An emergency committee said many aspects of the outbreak are “unusual” and acknowledged that monkeypox has been neglected for years.
Amazon, Tesla, others to cover travel costs for workers seeking abortions
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Some companies even extend the benefit to dependents and spouses.
Juul e-cigarettes can stay on the market for now, judge rules
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
The e-cigarette maker had asked the court to pause what it called an “extraordinary and unlawful action” by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required it to immediately halt its business.
Traces of monkeypox virus found in San Francisco wastewater
Wastewater samples taken from a San Francisco treatment plant this week have detected traces of monkeypox virus, researchers say.
Wastewater samples taken from a San Francisco treatment plant this week have detected traces of monkeypox virus, researchers say.
Alameda County does away with indoor mask order
Public health leaders in Alameda County announced Friday that the county will again rescind its indoor mask order.
Public health leaders in Alameda County announced Friday that the county will again rescind its indoor mask order.
First suspected case of monkeypox detected in Santa Clara County
The person in Santa Clara County tested positive for the virus while seeking other medical care and had recently traveled internationally.
The person in Santa Clara County tested positive for the virus while seeking other medical care and had recently traveled internationally.
Health officials warn of monkeypox as summer begins
Bay Area health officials issued a joint statement Thursday, urging awareness and caution about spreading the monkeypox virus as summer traveling and gatherings begin.
Bay Area health officials issued a joint statement Thursday, urging awareness and caution about spreading the monkeypox virus as summer traveling and gatherings begin.
‘Flamingo Challenge’: Balancing on one leg may determine increased risk of death, study finds
Dubbed the “Flamingo Challenge,” a team of researchers wanted to find out whether a balance test might be a reliable indicator of a person’s risk of mortality.
Dubbed the “Flamingo Challenge,” a team of researchers wanted to find out whether a balance test might be a reliable indicator of a person’s risk of mortality.
On the back is best, says new safe-sleep guidelines for babies
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new safe sleep guidelines for babies, which include a recommendation that babies only sleep on flat surfaces.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new safe sleep guidelines for babies, which include a recommendation that babies only sleep on flat surfaces.