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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Map: These states have the most, least smokers
36 million adults in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, or about an average of 12.6% of the population in each state. Here are the states that have the most and least smokers.
36 million adults in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, or about an average of 12.6% of the population in each state. Here are the states that have the most and least smokers.
SF sisters help grieving families of the D.C. and Philadelphia plane crashes
Sadie and Sophia Cinader founded "Comfort Kits for Kids" to bring resources to children around the country
Sadie and Sophia Cinader founded "Comfort Kits for Kids" to bring resources to children around the country
U.S. senators criticize SF company over Super Bowl commercial
Outside the game, commercials are a big part of Super Bowl Sunday. Companies pay large amounts of money for their advertisements. One company based in the Bay Area has already released its commercial, and it's drawing criticism from lawmakers in Washington.
Outside the game, commercials are a big part of Super Bowl Sunday. Companies pay large amounts of money for their advertisements. One company based in the Bay Area has already released its commercial, and it's drawing criticism from lawmakers in Washington.
Flu season doctor visits are at highest level in 15 years
Flu activity is at its highest level since 2009, forcing school closures and overwhelming hospitals across the U.S.
Flu activity is at its highest level since 2009, forcing school closures and overwhelming hospitals across the U.S.
Nearly 100 on board Royal Caribbean cruise that left Tampa sick with gastrointestinal illness: CDC
Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Cruise promised vacationers the chance to hike Mayan ruins in Mexico and swim in the waters of Grand Cayman.
Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Cruise promised vacationers the chance to hike Mayan ruins in Mexico and swim in the waters of Grand Cayman.
Wisconsin asthma death lawsuit; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a $500 spike in his asthma medication.
Bird flu in cattle: 2nd type of strain detected in US dairy cows
A new type of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, according to the USDA. The strain is different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year.
A new type of bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle in Nevada, according to the USDA. The strain is different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year.