Dementia signs are in the blood, researchers say
A new study suggests that certain molecules in the blood could indicate impending dementia.
A new study suggests that certain molecules in the blood could indicate impending dementia.
Vaccination deadline arrives for San Francisco's first responders
Since June, San Francisco has been telling city workers to get vaccinated. The health order saying workers who have occasional high risk COVID-19 exposure including fire fighters and police officers had until today to vaccinate or risk losing their jobs.
Since June, San Francisco has been telling city workers to get vaccinated. The health order saying workers who have occasional high risk COVID-19 exposure including fire fighters and police officers had until today to vaccinate or risk losing their jobs.
Study shows mixing and matching booster shots is safe and effective, FDA to discuss this week
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee will begin meeting Thursday to discuss whether to approve Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's booster shots.
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee will begin meeting Thursday to discuss whether to approve Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's booster shots.
Judge blocks vaccination mandate for California prisons
A judge has partially blocked an order taking effect this week that required California prison employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A judge has partially blocked an order taking effect this week that required California prison employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
New study finds potential benefits in mixing and matching COVID booster shots
Mixing and matching booster shots may give better protection against COVID-19, according to a new government-funded study published Wednesday.
Mixing and matching booster shots may give better protection against COVID-19, according to a new government-funded study published Wednesday.
ICU nurse helps young COVID-19 widowed dad fill newborn’s nursery with donations
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
Giving Day: American Cancer Society encouraging women to screen for breast cancer
KTVU FOX 2's Heather Holmes reports.
KTVU FOX 2's Heather Holmes reports.
Giving Day: Making strides against breast cancer
KTVU FOX 2's Sal Castaneda spoke with Kelly Garcia of the American Cancer Society for this week's Giving Day segement.
KTVU FOX 2's Sal Castaneda spoke with Kelly Garcia of the American Cancer Society for this week's Giving Day segement.
COVID-19 vaccines: Study finds J&J recipients better off with Moderna, Pfizer booster
An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.
An NIH study on whether or not it is safe to “mix and match” vaccines found that people who initially received J&J vaccines had better protection against COVID-19 when they got a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine as a booster.
J&J COVID-19 booster shot needs more evidence, FDA analysis suggests
In an online review, FDA scientists didn’t reach a firm conclusion, citing shortcomings with J&J’s data, including little information on protection against the extra-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
In an online review, FDA scientists didn’t reach a firm conclusion, citing shortcomings with J&J’s data, including little information on protection against the extra-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
New sodium guidelines: FDA seeks to cut salt in packaged, restaurant foods
The FDA’s voluntary goals finalized Wednesday for 163 foods are intended to help lower the amount of salt Americans eat.
The FDA’s voluntary goals finalized Wednesday for 163 foods are intended to help lower the amount of salt Americans eat.
Indoor mask mandate could be lifted by New Year's in CoCo County
If Contra Costa County stays on track in its fight against COVID-19, residents may be able to celebrate New Year's Eve without masks indoors if they're fully vaccinated.
If Contra Costa County stays on track in its fight against COVID-19, residents may be able to celebrate New Year's Eve without masks indoors if they're fully vaccinated.
Local businesses ready to score as San Francisco set to host Giants-Dodgers Game 5
Giants fans were ready to celebrate a win Tuesday, but the Dodgers stayed alive, forcing a Game 5 in San Francisco Thursday night. Businesses are happy to host watch parties and will be raking in much-needed dough after the pandemic ruined last year's season.
Giants fans were ready to celebrate a win Tuesday, but the Dodgers stayed alive, forcing a Game 5 in San Francisco Thursday night. Businesses are happy to host watch parties and will be raking in much-needed dough after the pandemic ruined last year's season.
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country moves to require all international visitors to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country moves to require all international visitors to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Boeing mandates COVID-19 vaccine for employees
The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.
The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.
Moderna, J&J COVID-19 vaccines: FDA advisory panel to weigh boosters this week
With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn.
With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn.
Nets' Kyrie Irving won't play with team until he is 'eligible to be a full participant'
Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving will not be allowed to play or practice with the team anywhere until he is "eligible to be a full participant," announced General Manager Sean Marks.
Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving will not be allowed to play or practice with the team anywhere until he is "eligible to be a full participant," announced General Manager Sean Marks.
Florida mother jailed for breaking hospital COVID rules, refusing to leave daughter's bedside
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
The 70-year-old Florida mother refused to leave her daughter's bedside after she underwent brain surgery, despite the hospital's COVID visitation rules. A deputy arrested her for trespassing, and she spent 24 hours in jail. "I could not in good conscience and good heart leave her bedside," she said. "I stand by my actions 100%. I am not sorry that I made them take me out of there in handcuffs."
Older adults shouldn’t take aspirin to prevent 1st heart attack, stroke, panel says
Bleeding risks for older adults who haven't had a heart attack or stroke outweigh any potential benefits from aspirin, an influential U.S. panel said.
Bleeding risks for older adults who haven't had a heart attack or stroke outweigh any potential benefits from aspirin, an influential U.S. panel said.
Coronavirus in California: Death count tops 70,000 as cases fall
California’s coronavirus death toll reached another once-unfathomable milestone — 70,000 people — as the state emerges from the latest infection surge with the lowest rate of new cases among all states.
California’s coronavirus death toll reached another once-unfathomable milestone — 70,000 people — as the state emerges from the latest infection surge with the lowest rate of new cases among all states.