Can weight-loss drugs protect against Alzheimer's? A UCSF expert breaks down the latest research
Social media influencers have been making bold claims that GLP-1 medications — the same drugs used for weight loss and diabetes — can also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Social media influencers have been making bold claims that GLP-1 medications — the same drugs used for weight loss and diabetes — can also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Appeals court limits abortion pill access, requires in-person distribution nationwide
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion pill, by requiring it to be dispensed only in person at clinics rather than prescribed by mail.
Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Free wellness retreat for community healers
From yoga and sound baths to acupuncture and one-on-one therapy sessions, Healing the Healer offers six powerful wellness activations designed to restore mind, body, and spirit—while uplifting Latinx. Event on May 1, from 10 AM - 4 PM at the San Leandro Marina. Dulce Lopez, Latinx and Jose Carlos Montesinos with Latinx Advisory Committee, give insight.
From yoga and sound baths to acupuncture and one-on-one therapy sessions, Healing the Healer offers six powerful wellness activations designed to restore mind, body, and spirit—while uplifting Latinx. Event on May 1, from 10 AM - 4 PM at the San Leandro Marina. Dulce Lopez, Latinx and Jose Carlos Montesinos with Latinx Advisory Committee, give insight.
New research finds fish oil supplements can slow healing for some injuries
New research on popular fish oil supplements challenges the potential benefits for certain patients, particularly when it comes to brain health.
New research on popular fish oil supplements challenges the potential benefits for certain patients, particularly when it comes to brain health.
Casey Means out as Trump's nominee for surgeon general: Who's her replacement?
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Casey Means to serve as U.S. surgeon general after her confirmation stalled in the Senate.
Dementia risk linked to everyday food millions eat, study suggests
A new study has found that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with lower attention and increased dementia risk.
A new study has found that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods is associated with lower attention and increased dementia risk.
Costco updates iconic $1.50 hot dog combo for 1st time in 40 years
The $1.50 Costco hot dog combo just got its first makeover since the '80s.
The $1.50 Costco hot dog combo just got its first makeover since the '80s.
Pancreatic cancer patient Ben Sasse sees 'massive' tumor reduction with experimental new drug
Former senator Ben Sasse is calling an experimental drug a "miracle" medication. Here's what to know.
Former senator Ben Sasse is calling an experimental drug a "miracle" medication. Here's what to know.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak sickening dozens
Public health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has caused nearly three dozen illnesses across several states. Health officials believe the illnesses are linked to backyard poultry that carry the germ.
Public health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has caused nearly three dozen illnesses across several states. Health officials believe the illnesses are linked to backyard poultry that carry the germ.
What AI knows about your kids
California is moving to strengthen online protections for minors. Still, critics warn the rules may not go far enough. leaving kids exposed in a fast-growing world of AI-powered apps. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight\.
California is moving to strengthen online protections for minors. Still, critics warn the rules may not go far enough. leaving kids exposed in a fast-growing world of AI-powered apps. Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney, gives insight\.
This common habit could be quietly hurting men’s fertility, experts warn
Cannabis use can negatively affect male fertility by lowering sperm count and quality, research shows.
Cannabis use can negatively affect male fertility by lowering sperm count and quality, research shows.
Early tick surge raises concerns for spike in Lyme, other diseases
Tick season is off to an early and intense start across the U.S., with unusually high numbers of bites already reported.
Tick season is off to an early and intense start across the U.S., with unusually high numbers of bites already reported.
What are peptides? FDA may ease restrictions on unproven health fad
Trendy peptide injections boasted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and wellness influencers like Joe Rogan may soon get a boost from the FDA.
Trendy peptide injections boasted by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and wellness influencers like Joe Rogan may soon get a boost from the FDA.
East Bay community event offers healing resources for sexual assault survivors
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, a powerful community gathering in the East Bay is providing a sanctuary for survivors to transition "from silence to restoration."
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, a powerful community gathering in the East Bay is providing a sanctuary for survivors to transition "from silence to restoration."
SF coin scavenger hunt returns with $50K of hidden treasure
Witter Coin is upping the ante for its annual scavenger hunt across San Francisco, doubling the total value of hidden treasures from $25,000 to $50,000. Now in its third year, the event aims to grow interest in coin collecting while highlighting the history of coin making in the city.
Witter Coin is upping the ante for its annual scavenger hunt across San Francisco, doubling the total value of hidden treasures from $25,000 to $50,000. Now in its third year, the event aims to grow interest in coin collecting while highlighting the history of coin making in the city.
U.S. officials stop publication of COVID vaccine effectiveness study
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
Health and Human Services officials blocked the publication of a COVID-19 vaccine study slated for a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The move has started a debate about data regarding long-term vaccine efficacy.
California officials warn of increase in tiny black flies known for painful bites
Black flies, also known as "buffalo gnats", are known for biting around the eyes and necklines of humans and domestic animals.
Black flies, also known as "buffalo gnats", are known for biting around the eyes and necklines of humans and domestic animals.
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - How to safely dispose of unneeded medications
You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday, April 25, during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.
You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday, April 25, during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.
LGBTQ+ nonprofits urge SF Mayor Lurie to reconsider $17 million in budget cuts
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is facing pressure from the city’s LGBTQ+ community to reconsider a budget proposal that would slash millions of dollars in funding for non-profits offering health, housing, and job services.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is facing pressure from the city’s LGBTQ+ community to reconsider a budget proposal that would slash millions of dollars in funding for non-profits offering health, housing, and job services.