Kaiser nurses, employees strike across California and Hawaii

A large strike by Kaiser Permanente employees kicked off Monday morning, with union leaders calling it an open-ended "unfair labor practice strike."

Nearly 90% of US adults show signs of heart-related syndrome, study finds

A new study from the American Heart Association found heart health is improving, but overlapping heart, kidney and metabolic risks remain widespread.

Powdered whole milk may be culprit in botulism outbreak that sickened dozens of babies

Health officials say powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies.

Ranked #1 in California, 12-year-old Oakland basketball phenom turning heads

Ranked at the top in his age group, a 12-year-old basketball phenom from Oakland is turning heads and is the first in his team’s history to receive an "offer" from a Division 1 college while in middle school.

What is histoplasmosis? Outbreak leaves 1 dead, dozens ill in Tennessee

Tennessee health officials are investigating a fungal infection outbreak that has killed at least one person and sickened dozens more.

Sheriff's deputy adopts little girl she met on a 'call to protect'

Smiles and kisses marked an emotional milestone moment for a little girl and her new adoptive family, as a sheriff’s office celebrated what it looks like to soar "above and beyond the call of law enforcement."

Sleep apnea pill could be game-changer for condition afflicting millions

It could be a game-changer for the millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea. A new first-of-its-kind pill could change the way people treat the condition, which can lead to serious health problems and threatens to significantly shorten life expectancy. 

Endurance exercise may raise heart rhythm risk for men over 50

New research from the University of Leeds suggests that some male endurance athletes over 50 may face an increased risk of dangerous heart rhythm disturbances during or after exercise.

Kaiser Permanente $46M settlement: How to claim your payout

Kaiser Permanente has reached a proposed $46 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging the healthcare provider breached patient privacy.

Deadly bacterial outbreak discovered at Berkeley homeless encampment

Berkeley city leadership issued a public health warning on Monday after animals in a homeless encampment tested positive for leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can be fatal in dogs and humans.

Colleen Hoover reveals cancer diagnosis

Colleen Hoover, the famed author behind "It Ends With Us" and "Verity," revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving radiation treatment.

San Francisco could allow involuntary medication for those with mental illness

San Francisco leaders are working on a new bill they say would allow the treatment of those battling mental illness even if they don't want the help. The bill would allow the courts to authorize involuntary medication for some people with serious mental health conditions.