Wild blueberries may boost blood vessel function, heart health
A new scientific review suggests that wild blueberries may significantly improve blood vessel function and circulation.
A new scientific review suggests that wild blueberries may significantly improve blood vessel function and circulation.
Richmond teen wins Contra Costa County humanitarian award
At just 17 years old, Elena Velasquez has already devoted years of her life to environmental justice, food equity, and community service. On Jan. 20, she was honored by Contra Costa County with the Youth Humanitarian Award, recognizing her leadership and sustained impact across the community.
At just 17 years old, Elena Velasquez has already devoted years of her life to environmental justice, food equity, and community service. On Jan. 20, she was honored by Contra Costa County with the Youth Humanitarian Award, recognizing her leadership and sustained impact across the community.
Thousands of cholesterol drug bottles recalled nationwide over manufacturing defects
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Tens of thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication have been recalled nationwide over manufacturing and quality issues that could impact the drug’s potency.
Spanish scientists cure pancreatic cancer in mice in medical breakthrough
In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.
In a recent study, a team of scientists discovered that a treatment using different medications was found to be effective to eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice.
Red Cross: National blood supply at critically low levels after winter storm disrupted blood drives
The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.
The Red Cross is continuing to experience a severe blood shortage after the winter storm canceled approximately 500 blood drives across the country. As a result, the Red Cross says more than 15,000 blood and platelet donations have gone uncollected since January 23.
Men’s heart attack risk climbs by mid-30s, years before women; here's why
A new study revealed that men may reach cardiovascular heart disease risk significantly earlier than women. Here’s what was found.
A new study revealed that men may reach cardiovascular heart disease risk significantly earlier than women. Here’s what was found.
U.S. life expectancy reached new high in 2024: Here are the leading causes of death
Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.
Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest in American history in 2024 as the COVID-19 pandemic dissipated and lower death rates were reported for all the nation’s top killers.
What is Nipah virus? Deadly disease has countries in Asia on high alert
The Nipah virus is a deadly disease with no cure and has a mortality rate of between 40%-75%.
The Nipah virus is a deadly disease with no cure and has a mortality rate of between 40%-75%.
AI use linked to higher rates of depressive symptoms: study
People who use artificial intelligence more frequently may be more likely to experience symptoms of depression, according to a new study published in January by the Journal of the American Medical Association.
People who use artificial intelligence more frequently may be more likely to experience symptoms of depression, according to a new study published in January by the Journal of the American Medical Association.
US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.
'They were holding on to each other': Frisco community mourns 2 teens killed in sledding accident
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
TB outbreak at Archbishop Riordan High School
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of active tuberculosis (TB) at Archbishop Riordan High School after a third case was confirmed on Tuesday.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is investigating an outbreak of active tuberculosis (TB) at Archbishop Riordan High School after a third case was confirmed on Tuesday.
Kaiser nurses, employees strike across California and Hawaii
A large strike by Kaiser Permanente employees kicked off Monday morning, with union leaders calling it an open-ended "unfair labor practice strike."
A large strike by Kaiser Permanente employees kicked off Monday morning, with union leaders calling it an open-ended "unfair labor practice strike."
Nearly 90% of US adults show signs of heart-related syndrome, study finds
A new study from the American Heart Association found heart health is improving, but overlapping heart, kidney and metabolic risks remain widespread.
A new study from the American Heart Association found heart health is improving, but overlapping heart, kidney and metabolic risks remain widespread.
RFK Jr. claims he lost 20 pounds in 20 days, gained mental clarity on extreme diet
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he experienced dramatic weight loss after adopting an extreme carnivore diet.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he experienced dramatic weight loss after adopting an extreme carnivore diet.
Powdered whole milk may be culprit in botulism outbreak that sickened dozens of babies
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.
Ranked #1 in California, 12-year-old Oakland basketball phenom turning heads
Ranked at the top in his age group, a 12-year-old basketball phenom from Oakland is turning heads and is the first in his team’s history to receive an "offer" from a Division 1 college while in middle school.
Ranked at the top in his age group, a 12-year-old basketball phenom from Oakland is turning heads and is the first in his team’s history to receive an "offer" from a Division 1 college while in middle school.
Super Green dietary supplement recall expanded to Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands and United Kingdom
A dietary supplement recall that sickened dozens of people across the United States has been expanded to Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.
A dietary supplement recall that sickened dozens of people across the United States has been expanded to Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.
What is histoplasmosis? Outbreak leaves 1 dead, dozens ill in Tennessee
Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.
Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.