RFK Jr. testifying at Senate hearing about CDC, vaccine policies

The Health and Human Services secretary faces questions on Thursday from a Senate committee about layoffs and sweeping changes to health agencies.

Newsom announces West Coast Health Alliance in response to Trump's CDC

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, along with his counterparts Tina Kotek in Oregon and Bob Ferguson in Washington State, announced the launch Wednesday of the West Coast Health Alliance. 

Chagas disease carried by the kissing bug spreading across US: What to know

Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.

Study finds common nasal spray may lower risk of COVID-19 infection

A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.

Richmond media students to report from the sidelines at Oakland Roots game

A student-led media team from Richmond is getting the chance to be on the sidelines as sports reporters and photographers for the Oakland Roots game on Saturday.

FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know

Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.

Marin County mother of teen who overdosed provides Narcan training

A Bay Area mother is handing out free naloxone and training strangers how to use it to combat overdose deaths to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. 

What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment

The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.

Mountain View teens create fire retardant used in Calistoga

Two Mountain View teens created a non-toxic retardant that helped protect homes from wildfires like the Pickett Fire.

Blind woman part of record-setting hike up Kilimanjaro

Kristie Colton is blind and she’s joining a group of hikers from around the world to become the largest group of blind hikers to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in the fall.

Study links COVID-19 infections to increased asthma, allergy risk

A large study led by Karolinska Institutet found people who had COVID-19 face a higher risk of developing asthma, sinusitis and hay fever, but vaccination appears to reduce those risks.

Hundreds of HHS staff sign letter urging RFK Jr. to stop spreading misinformation

More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.

Bay Area surfing program supports inner-city youth's mental health

A caravan of surf vans arrived at the Stinson Beach parking lot on a quiet morning in August.  The excitement, pouring out of the vans, will soon mesh with the Pacific.  This camp brings surfing to a level that soars beyond just riding waves.