Hantavirus latest: American evacuated tests positive, 2 passengers relocated to Atlanta
As the group of 18 American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship return to the U.S., one tested positive for the virus overseas and two others have been relocated to Atlanta.
As the group of 18 American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship return to the U.S., one tested positive for the virus overseas and two others have been relocated to Atlanta.
Santa Clara health officials monitoring resident who was onboard hantavirus-stricken cruise
The health department said no further information regarding the person’s exposure will be released due to medical privacy laws, but added there is no known risk to the public at this time.
The health department said no further information regarding the person’s exposure will be released due to medical privacy laws, but added there is no known risk to the public at this time.
Tsunami of sewage from Mexico barrels toward US coastline, officials warn
Some of Southern California’s best-known beaches are facing repeated closures as sewage continues to contaminate coastal waters.
Some of Southern California’s best-known beaches are facing repeated closures as sewage continues to contaminate coastal waters.
Surrogacy is ‘modern day slavery,’ Florida AG argues in push to stop the practice
Florida’s top law enforcement official described surrogacy as "modern day slavery" on Saturday as his office is reported to be lining up to challenge the practice as unconstitutional.
Florida’s top law enforcement official described surrogacy as "modern day slavery" on Saturday as his office is reported to be lining up to challenge the practice as unconstitutional.
Hantavirus latest: Americans disembark cruise and head home for quarantine
Passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, including Americans, disembarked in Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday
Passengers from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, including Americans, disembarked in Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday
Amazon stocking Ozempic pills at kiosks, offering same-day delivery
Amazon is making Ozempic pills more accessible and stocking its U.S. kiosks with the medication and offering same-day delivery.
Amazon is making Ozempic pills more accessible and stocking its U.S. kiosks with the medication and offering same-day delivery.
Brain-eating amoeba found in popular US National Parks, including Yellowstone
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.
San Francisco considers ban on smoking at outdoor bar patios and parklets
San Francisco officials are considering a new ordinance that would prohibit smoking in outdoor bar patios and parklets, a move that is drawing significant push back from local business owners.
San Francisco officials are considering a new ordinance that would prohibit smoking in outdoor bar patios and parklets, a move that is drawing significant push back from local business owners.
Hantavirus latest: What’s next for cruise, passengers heading home
The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak is set to anchor near the Canary Islands this weekend so passengers and some crew can disembark. Here’s how it will happen.
The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak is set to anchor near the Canary Islands this weekend so passengers and some crew can disembark. Here’s how it will happen.
Hantavirus latest: CDC gives update on outbreak linked to cruise ship
CDC officials are responding to a deadly hantavirus outbreak tied to an Antarctic cruise ship that has left three people dead.
CDC officials are responding to a deadly hantavirus outbreak tied to an Antarctic cruise ship that has left three people dead.
Vitamin K shot refusal at birth linked to rise in infant bleeding deaths: Report
A recent report from ProPublica found a possible link between an alarming uptick in infant bleeding deaths and parents' refusal to give their babies the vitamin K shot at birth.
A recent report from ProPublica found a possible link between an alarming uptick in infant bleeding deaths and parents' refusal to give their babies the vitamin K shot at birth.
Highly contagious norovirus spreads on cruise ship, sickening over 100 passengers and crew
More than 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a CDC report.
More than 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a CDC report.
Military adds new rule to screen out certain medical conditions early for people looking to enlist
The U.S. Military has implemented a new screening policy aimed at improving efficiency by stopping the enlistment process earlier for applicants with certain medical conditions.
The U.S. Military has implemented a new screening policy aimed at improving efficiency by stopping the enlistment process earlier for applicants with certain medical conditions.
Alzheimer’s risk slashed by eating more of one common food, study suggests
A new study has revealed a link between egg consumption and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study has revealed a link between egg consumption and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
California residents were onboard hantavirus-stricken cruise ship: health officials
Though California residents were on board the ship, state health officials noted that the risk to public health in California is low, and no Californians are infected with the virus.
Though California residents were on board the ship, state health officials noted that the risk to public health in California is low, and no Californians are infected with the virus.
New GLP-1 drugs could suppress desire for more than just food, study suggests
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be able to do more than curb appetite. Here's what researchers found.
A new study suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be able to do more than curb appetite. Here's what researchers found.
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.