H5N9 bird flu outbreak: New virus strain detected on California duck farm
A new strain of a highly pathogenic and rare strain of bird flu has been reported on a duck farm in central California.
Feeling extra tired? This virus could be the culprit, study suggests
Cases of chronic fatigue syndrome are 15 times higher than pre-pandemic.
Pfizer to pay nearly $60M over kickbacks for migraine drug once promoted by Lady Gaga
The pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay nearly $60 million to resolve charges that a company it acquired paid kickbacks over a migraine drug.
CIA says lab leak favored as likely COVID origin
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a lab. Here’s what to know about the declassified document released Saturday
Alabama woman becomes longest living recipient of pig organ transplant
Towana Looney, an Alabama woman who received a gene-edited pig kidney transplant, has surpassed two months post-surgery, making her the longest living recipient of such a transplant.
FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.
Surgeon says insurance provider contacted her during patient's surgery
“I can’t believe this is happening." A Texas surgeon was performing surgery when she received an unexpected call from the patient’s insurance provider.
FDA bans Red 3 food dye: What products contain the dye?
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove Red 3 dye from products U.S. consumers eat and drink.
Boar's Head listeria outbreak was due to poor sanitation, USDA report finds
The new report reveals that the listeria outbreak was connected to a Boar’s Head facility in Virginia.
First Lady Jill Biden coming to San Francisco
First Lady Jill Biden is coming to San Francisco this week for women's health initiatives.
California man gave his cats raw milk thinking it was healthier. He says it tragically backfired
A California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu risk says he meant to keep his beloved pets healthy, but his efforts tragically backfired.
Bay Area fundraisers: Concert, car wash and small businesses helping L.A. fire victims
Bay Area residents are holding fundraisers to help the Southern California fire victims this weekend. There will be a car wash in Oakland on Saturday, Jan. 11 and a concert in San Francisco on Sunday, Jan. 12.
San Francisco records first presumptive case of bird flu in child
A presumptive case of H5N1 bird flu has been identified in a child who resides in San Francisco, health officials announced on Friday.
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods – here's what to know
The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in packaged processed foods sold in jars, pouches, tubs or boxes. Here's what to know.
CDC confirms first human death in US tied to bird flu
A patient death in Louisiana has become the first in the nation to be linked to the highly contagious bird flu, which has been spreading among wild birds across the country.
Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
Bird flu latest: Louisiana confirms 1st human death in US
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.