Canada confirms 1st positive hantavirus case
Canada’s national health agency confirmed Sunday that one of four Canadians who returned from the cruise ship MV Hondius during a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.
Canada’s national health agency confirmed Sunday that one of four Canadians who returned from the cruise ship MV Hondius during a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive.
Ebola outbreak in Africa spurs global health emergency declaration
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.
East Bay woman helps foster youth attend prom through nonprofit project
For many teenagers, prom is a milestone memory. But for students in foster care or facing financial hardship, the cost of dresses, suits, tickets and other essentials can make that night feel out of reach.
For many teenagers, prom is a milestone memory. But for students in foster care or facing financial hardship, the cost of dresses, suits, tickets and other essentials can make that night feel out of reach.
Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.
Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.
USDA adds to list of frozen pizza, snack food varieties included in public health alert
The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide.
The list of frozen pizza and snack food brands subject to a public health alert grew longer this week as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) added some regional items to varieties that were sold nationwide.
Awaiting heart transplant, patient celebrates graduation milestone at Stanford Children’s Hospital
A patient awaiting a heart transplant at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford graduates high school in special ceremony, bringing many to tears.
A patient awaiting a heart transplant at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford graduates high school in special ceremony, bringing many to tears.
A positive attitude may help you live longer, new study finds
Growing research suggests that optimism may protect the heart. Here’s what to know.
Growing research suggests that optimism may protect the heart. Here’s what to know.
Leukemia patient with less than 50% match rate calls for more diverse stem cell donors
A 29-year-old software engineer in Silicon Valley who was once a healthy young professional is now fighting for his life and calling for increased diversity in the national bone marrow registry.
A 29-year-old software engineer in Silicon Valley who was once a healthy young professional is now fighting for his life and calling for increased diversity in the national bone marrow registry.
Glass particles detected in recalled cancer treatment drug, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection after glass particles were detected in some vials of the drug.
The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Doxorubicin Hydrochloride Liposome Injection after glass particles were detected in some vials of the drug.
Food cravings at 3:45 pm aren't random, here's what your body may be warning you about
That mid-afternoon urge to reach for a snack isn't just a lack of willpower — it's something many Americans experience every day. Here's why.
That mid-afternoon urge to reach for a snack isn't just a lack of willpower — it's something many Americans experience every day. Here's why.
$1.3B in Medicaid money to California deferred over suspicions of fraud
The Republican administration also is imposing a six-month freeze on some new Medicare enrollments and warning states to investigate Medicaid fraud or risk losing funding.
The Republican administration also is imposing a six-month freeze on some new Medicare enrollments and warning states to investigate Medicaid fraud or risk losing funding.
School officials warn of dangerous 'Eating Orbeez' social media trend
Local school officials are warning parents about a dangerous "Eating Orbeez"social media trend that can be fatal for children.
Local school officials are warning parents about a dangerous "Eating Orbeez"social media trend that can be fatal for children.
Tax preparer sentenced for $600 million COVID-era tax fraud scheme
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
A New York woman is headed to prison for her role in a COVID-era tax scheme that sought to bilk the U.S. government out of hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits that were meant to help businesses weather the pandemic.
Recall: Hundreds of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contain kratom, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration found hundreds of boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contained undeclared mitragynine and migragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), which is a more potent form of kratom.
The Food and Drug Administration found hundreds of boxes of Better Weather Fix Elixir products contained undeclared mitragynine and migragynine pseudoindoxyl (MP), which is a more potent form of kratom.
Glioblastoma vaccine shows early promise in boosting survival
A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.
A personalized DNA vaccine for glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain cancer, appears safe and shows early signs of extending survival in some patients, according to a small phase 1 trial.
What is the hantavirus from a Stanford Medicine expert
Hantavirus is rare and unable to cause a global pandemic, Jorge Salinas, the medical director of infection prevention at Stanford Health Care, expands on what you should know.
Hantavirus is rare and unable to cause a global pandemic, Jorge Salinas, the medical director of infection prevention at Stanford Health Care, expands on what you should know.
PCOS gets new name in effort to improve diagnosis for millions of women
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
PCOS, a chronic hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world, is getting a new name to improve diagnosis and care.
3 hospitalized after eating poisonous mushrooms in Napa County
Health officials in Napa County are warning people to not ingest wild mushrooms that may be poisonous after three people who ate them were hospitalized over the weekend.
Health officials in Napa County are warning people to not ingest wild mushrooms that may be poisonous after three people who ate them were hospitalized over the weekend.
Skin cream sold nationwide recalled after staph bacteria found
A skin cream sold across the country in retail stores and online was recalled after some of it was found to be contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections.
A skin cream sold across the country in retail stores and online was recalled after some of it was found to be contaminated with the bacteria that causes staph infections.
Trump's FDA commissioner, Dr. Marty Makary, to resign
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.
Marty Makary is resigning as President Donald Trump's Food and Drug Administration head.