Nearly half of Californians don't have 'much trust' in health care system: poll
Millions of Californians lack confidence in the state’s health care system, citing a lack of price transparency and long wait times as primary drivers of their skepticism.
Millions of Californians lack confidence in the state’s health care system, citing a lack of price transparency and long wait times as primary drivers of their skepticism.
Hantavirus is 'not the next COVID,' experts say: What to know
As health authorities work to contain the spread of a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, experts say it's not something most people should worry about.
As health authorities work to contain the spread of a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, experts say it's not something most people should worry about.
Over 200 San Francisco students awarded $15K college scholarships
A total of 223 San Francisco high school seniors are now headed to college with significant financial backing: $15,000 from the Crankstart Foundation.
A total of 223 San Francisco high school seniors are now headed to college with significant financial backing: $15,000 from the Crankstart Foundation.
Bay Area air officials face pushback over proposed natural gas water heater phase-out
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is considering a rule to phase out natural gas water heaters in favor of zero-emission electric heat pump alternatives.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is considering a rule to phase out natural gas water heaters in favor of zero-emission electric heat pump alternatives.
BTS fan credits group with helping her recover from double lung transplant at Stanford
A young woman is crediting her healing and recovery from a double lung transplant to an unusual source — the globally popular and versatile sound of BTS, the K-pop supergroup.
A young woman is crediting her healing and recovery from a double lung transplant to an unusual source — the globally popular and versatile sound of BTS, the K-pop supergroup.
TB outbreak at SF high school affects nearly 1 in 5, further testing underway
Nearly one in five students and staff at San Francisco’s Archbishop Riordan High School have been diagnosed with latent or active tuberculosis, the latest development in an outbreak that started in November.
Nearly one in five students and staff at San Francisco’s Archbishop Riordan High School have been diagnosed with latent or active tuberculosis, the latest development in an outbreak that started in November.
California proposes new licensing path to recruit doctors from Mexico
Assembly Bill 2386 aims to solve the physician shortage by allowing doctors from Mexico to practice in California under provisional licenses.
Assembly Bill 2386 aims to solve the physician shortage by allowing doctors from Mexico to practice in California under provisional licenses.
Hantavirus outbreak: 3 more patients evacuated from cruise ship
Three patients were evacuated to Europe Wednesday from the cruise ship experiencing a rare hantavirus outbreak.
Three patients were evacuated to Europe Wednesday from the cruise ship experiencing a rare hantavirus outbreak.
California billionaires could face one-time tax to fund healthcare emergency
A proposed November ballot initiative seeks a one-time 5% emergency tax on the net worth of Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
A proposed November ballot initiative seeks a one-time 5% emergency tax on the net worth of Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
FDA authorizes fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
Health alert issued for ravioli pasta that may contain shellfish
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."
The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for 32-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Giovanni Rana Rustic Beef Sauce & Creamy Burrata Cheese Ravioli."
Oakland teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
An Oakland high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied.
Clinic workers push back against San Francisco budget cuts
Staff at three community clinics serving youth and seniors in San Francisco are at risk of closing due to budget cuts. The workers there are advocating for their clinics to stay open.
Staff at three community clinics serving youth and seniors in San Francisco are at risk of closing due to budget cuts. The workers there are advocating for their clinics to stay open.
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3 people, others sickened
A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.
A hantavirus outbreak was suspected of killing three people and sickening at least three others on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean this weekend, according to world health officials.
Dad survives rare internal decapitation after tree accident: 'I thought I was dying'
An Ohio father of two is recovering after surviving a rare and life-threatening internal decapitation caused by a freak work accident.
An Ohio father of two is recovering after surviving a rare and life-threatening internal decapitation caused by a freak work accident.
Can't sleep on vacation? An expert says you're probably making these mistakes
Vacation is supposed to be a time to unwind — but for many travelers, a good night's sleep is the one thing they can't seem to pack.
Vacation is supposed to be a time to unwind — but for many travelers, a good night's sleep is the one thing they can't seem to pack.
'Ozempic breath' sparks questions as users report strange side effect
Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.
Those taking GLP-1 medications for diabetes and weight loss often experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but some lesser-known side effects have also been reported.
Trump says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs coming at $50 for Medicare patients
President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.
President Trump announced the popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs would soon be more accessible to millions of Americans at a cost of only $50 per month.
Can weight-loss drugs protect against Alzheimer's? A UCSF expert breaks down the latest research
Social media influencers have been making bold claims that GLP-1 medications — the same drugs used for weight loss and diabetes — can also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Social media influencers have been making bold claims that GLP-1 medications — the same drugs used for weight loss and diabetes — can also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.