UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital workers announce end to strike
Healthcare workers will end their strike on Monday, but the National Union of Healthcare Workers said it will continue the legal battle.
Healthcare workers will end their strike on Monday, but the National Union of Healthcare Workers said it will continue the legal battle.
WHO experts issue final report on COVID-19’s origin
The World Health Organization’s expert group says the origin of COVID-19 remains inconclusive, though most evidence still points to animal-to-human transmission.
The World Health Organization’s expert group says the origin of COVID-19 remains inconclusive, though most evidence still points to animal-to-human transmission.
Ticks spread to new regions across America, bringing dangerous diseases
Lyme disease plus alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis pose serious health risks, say experts. Here's what to know.
Lyme disease plus alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis pose serious health risks, say experts. Here's what to know.
UCSF Health eliminating 200 positions
UCSF Health is eliminating about 200 positions, the University of California office said.
UCSF Health is eliminating about 200 positions, the University of California office said.
Eating more fruits and vegetables could improve your sleep, study shows
A new study finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during the day could lead to deeper, more restful sleep at night.
A new study finds that eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains during the day could lead to deeper, more restful sleep at night.
Health insurers pledge to streamline ‘prior authorization’ process
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and dozens of other insurers promised Monday they’re working to scale back a health care practice that leads to delays and complications.
New technology to assess your risk of breast cancer
The FDA has approved the first 'artificial intelligence' tool to predict breast cancer risk. The image-based prognostic platform is designed to predict five-year breast cancer risk from a routine mammogram. Pam Cook talks with Fox Medical Team's Doctor Mike about how it works.
The FDA has approved the first 'artificial intelligence' tool to predict breast cancer risk. The image-based prognostic platform is designed to predict five-year breast cancer risk from a routine mammogram. Pam Cook talks with Fox Medical Team's Doctor Mike about how it works.
New Stanford grad Ahmed Muhammad remains committed to his Oakland community
Surrounded by family, friends, and others whom Oakland’s Ahmed Muhammad credits for helping him on his journey, the 22-year-old marked a milestone, graduating from Stanford University.
Surrounded by family, friends, and others whom Oakland’s Ahmed Muhammad credits for helping him on his journey, the 22-year-old marked a milestone, graduating from Stanford University.
Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
The workforce: lowest and highest paying majors
Michael Itzkowitz, Founder and President of HEA Group, breaks down the early and midcareer median wages for college graduates by major. HEA Group, is a consulting company focused on college value that conducts research on how quickly students are able to recoup their educational costs.
Michael Itzkowitz, Founder and President of HEA Group, breaks down the early and midcareer median wages for college graduates by major. HEA Group, is a consulting company focused on college value that conducts research on how quickly students are able to recoup their educational costs.
FDA approves new twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Here's how it works
In two recent studies, this new shot reportedly nearly eliminated new infections in people at substantial risk of HIV.
In two recent studies, this new shot reportedly nearly eliminated new infections in people at substantial risk of HIV.
New HIV prevention drug introduced, but it comes at a high cost
As with many chronic and often deadly diseases, an ounce of prevention can be worth a ton of cure. It's a breakthrough drug for sure for those wanting to avoid HIV AIDS, but the price is eye popping.
As with many chronic and often deadly diseases, an ounce of prevention can be worth a ton of cure. It's a breakthrough drug for sure for those wanting to avoid HIV AIDS, but the price is eye popping.
Mistah F.A.B shares how panic attack during interview inspired 'THUG Therapy'
Acclaimed rapper and Bay Area community activist Mistah F.A.B is behind numerous projects, and his latest takes place at his bar, Dezi's Lounge, on Thursday.
Acclaimed rapper and Bay Area community activist Mistah F.A.B is behind numerous projects, and his latest takes place at his bar, Dezi's Lounge, on Thursday.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
New COVID variant symptoms: 'Razor blade throat' and what you need to know
Also known as "Nimbus," the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 is characterized by its extremely painful sore throat, described as "razor blade throat."
Also known as "Nimbus," the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 is characterized by its extremely painful sore throat, described as "razor blade throat."
'Razor blade throat': What to know about COVID's new Nimbus variant
Painful symptoms caused by a new COVID-19 variant has led to a new nickname: “razor blade throat Covid.”
Painful symptoms caused by a new COVID-19 variant has led to a new nickname: “razor blade throat Covid.”
Home Chef, Marketside brand recalls pasta sold at Walmart, Kroger stores
The listeria outbreak in multiple states has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss, according to federal health officials.
The listeria outbreak in multiple states has killed three people and led to one pregnancy loss, according to federal health officials.
Cancer could be detected three years before diagnosis with experimental blood test
Test could detect tumors earlier when they are more curable, researchers say.
Test could detect tumors earlier when they are more curable, researchers say.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
Bill Nye says RFK Jr. spammed his phone with miles of anti-vax texts
Bill Nye the Science Guy once had to block Health Secretary RFK Jr. after he sent “miles and miles” of anti-vaccination texts to his phone, he recalled in a recent interview.
Bill Nye the Science Guy once had to block Health Secretary RFK Jr. after he sent “miles and miles” of anti-vaccination texts to his phone, he recalled in a recent interview.