Virginia girl, 4, dies after feeding tube dislodged at school
A Virginia family is seeking answers after their 4-year-old daughter died just days after an incident at her Frederick County public school.
Pet health alert issued amid bird flu outbreaks
A health alert has been issued for pet owners, as veterinarians are seeing cases of bird flu among cats. Dogs can also contract H5N1, experts said.
Pope Francis improves slightly, resumes some work, Vatican says
Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.
Deadly flu season in California, hundreds killed by disease
This year's flu season is hitting hard in California with over 900 deaths reported since October.
When is the happiest time of day?
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know
This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.
At 73, the mother of famed climber Alex Honnold scales great heights of her own
At age 73, Dierdre Wolownick is continuing to defy gravity, nature, and society’s stereotypes. She’s often referred to as the mother of famed "Free Solo," rock climber Alex Honnold, but Wolownick has scaled astounding feats of her own with her accomplishments continuing to mount.
Patient files lawsuit Kaiser Permanente, alleges sexual assault during surgery
A Kaiser Permanente patient says he was sexually assaulted during surgery in February 2024, and now, he has filed a lawsuit charging the nonprofit health care company with negligence and battery.
USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them
The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.
Paul Pelosi gets donated kidney from his daughter
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, has been released from the hospital following a successful kidney transplant on Valentine's Day.
Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why
The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.
This breakfast food might prevent colon cancer
A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.
Medicaid changes could be coming: Here's what Republicans are considering
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage. Here’s what’s on the table.
Pope Francis to remain hospitalized for respiratory tract infection
Pope Francis, 88, has been in the hospital since Friday with a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.”
Measles outbreaks: Here's who should get a booster shot
As public health officials monitor a rise in U.S. measles cases, some may be wondering if they need a booster vaccine to protect themselves.
Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid to flow again
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development work worldwide, citing the sweeping damage that the sudden shutdown has done to the nonprofits and other organizations that help carry out U.S. assistance overseas.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
Measles cases rising in US, health officials say: Here's why
Measles cases are on the rise in the U.S. for the second year in a row, with cases reported in five states.
Judge tells agencies to restore public health websites removed under Trump order
A federal judge has told government agencies to restore public access to health-related webpages and datasets they removed to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Lunar New Year Celebrations: 2 San Francisco Chinatown restaurants
The Bay Area's Chinese and Vietnamese communities are celebrating Lunar New Year. KTVU is highlighting two restaurants in San Francisco Chinatown that have been family-owned for generations.