Lack of sleep linked to more belly fat, study finds

A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.

San Jose aligns with state guidelines, repeals mask requirement for most indoor settings

Masks will no longer be required indoors in most places across San Jose after the City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to align with the state's masking guidelines. 

Mickey Mouse can start hugging again at Disney parks

For nearly two years, costumed characters at U.S. Disney parks have kept their distance from visitors because of the pandemic. They haven't been able to give hugs, sign autographs or interact up close with fans

Obama returns to White House to tout health care law, calls it 'high point' of tenure

President Barack Obama returned to the White House to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature Affordable Care Act, which President Joe Biden is looking to extend.

Eat these 5 power foods now to help prevent cancer

These smart, delicious food choices can help ward off cancer, advises nutritionist Susan Smith Jones

Medicare enrollees can get free COVID-19 tests at drug stores

This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.

Scientists sequence first-ever complete human genome

The completed sequence can help scientists unlock a better understanding of how humans evolve, the development of diseases and even how to more effectively treat cancer.

Taliban announce poppy production ban in Afghanistan

Washington spent more than $8 billion trying to eradicate poppy production in Afghanistan during its nearly 20-year war, which ended with the return of the Taliban in August.

Man gets 90 COVID-19 shots to sell forged vaccine passes

The 60-year-old was caught at a vaccination center in Germany when he showed up for a COVID-19 shot for the second day in a row.

Restaurant week and Off the Grid return to San Francisco

Dining out is back on the menu for San Francisco foodies looking for something to do. San Francisco Restaurant Week launched on Friday as well as Off the Grid.

Redwood City music fest is a father's love letter to son's memory

The Fox Theatre in Redwood City plays host to the Zach Fest this weekend. But it's no ordinary music festival, it's a father's love letter to the memory of his son.

Driving factors behind the Great Resignation
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Daniel Zhao, a senior economist at Glassdoor, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the latest employment figures that show a high number of workers quitting jobs and finding new employment elsewhere.