Does cooking carrots kill E. coli? What to know amid outbreak
Learn if cooking carrots can kill E. coli and how to stay safe amid the outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms’ recalled organic carrots.
Learn if cooking carrots can kill E. coli and how to stay safe amid the outbreak linked to Grimmway Farms’ recalled organic carrots.
Paul Teal, 'One Tree Hill' actor, dead at 35
Actor Paul Teal, who starred on the hit show “One Tree Hill", has died at the age of 35.
Actor Paul Teal, who starred on the hit show “One Tree Hill", has died at the age of 35.
Here's how much vaccinations dropped among kindergartners during 2023 school year
Vaccination coverage among Kindergarten students was lower across all vaccines compared to the previous year.
Vaccination coverage among Kindergarten students was lower across all vaccines compared to the previous year.
Obesity could affect 260M Americans by 2050, study warns
A study published in The Lancet projects that by 2050, nearly 260 million Americans, including 43.1 million children and adolescents, will be overweight or obese.
A study published in The Lancet projects that by 2050, nearly 260 million Americans, including 43.1 million children and adolescents, will be overweight or obese.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
New strain of mpox reported in Bay Area, believed to be 1st confirmed case in US
The first case of a new strain of mpox in the United States has been reported in San Mateo County, officials said Saturday.
The first case of a new strain of mpox in the United States has been reported in San Mateo County, officials said Saturday.
New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time
A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.
A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.
Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
Is beef tallow healthier than seed oils? Unpacking RFK Jr.'s views
President-elect Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred a debate over cooking oils, claiming beef tallow is a healthier option than seed oils like canola. Experts weigh in.
President-elect Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred a debate over cooking oils, claiming beef tallow is a healthier option than seed oils like canola. Experts weigh in.
New FDA rules target those ubiquitous TV drug commercials
The agency’s new guidelines are created to eliminate pharmaceutical company practices that minimize or distract consumers from knowing risk information about drugs.
The agency’s new guidelines are created to eliminate pharmaceutical company practices that minimize or distract consumers from knowing risk information about drugs.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
Santa Clara County 911 calls could be diverted to 'nurse navigators' under pilot program
Starting Wednesday, when you call 911 in Santa Clara County, your phone call may be referred to what officials are calling "nurse navigators."
Starting Wednesday, when you call 911 in Santa Clara County, your phone call may be referred to what officials are calling "nurse navigators."
E.coli cases linked to McDonald's climbs to 104
A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has affected at least 104 people in 14 states, with 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has affected at least 104 people in 14 states, with 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
Watch: Donor reunites with toddler she helped save through life-saving liver transplant
Sandy Flash, a woman from West New York, was reunited with one-year-old Sonny, whom she helped save through a life-saving liver transplant at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Sandy Flash, a woman from West New York, was reunited with one-year-old Sonny, whom she helped save through a life-saving liver transplant at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
Bay Area surge in whooping cough; some counties see highest numbers in decade
Bay Area doctors are warning about a surge in whooping cough cases, with some counties experiencing their highest numbers in a decade.
Bay Area doctors are warning about a surge in whooping cough cases, with some counties experiencing their highest numbers in a decade.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
101-year-old Bay Area veteran is a TikTok star, giving a new generation perspective on history
At age 101, Martinez resident Jake Larson has lived many lives. The World War II veteran has become a viral TikTok sensation, telling his stories to a new generation.
At age 101, Martinez resident Jake Larson has lived many lives. The World War II veteran has become a viral TikTok sensation, telling his stories to a new generation.
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
James Van Der Beek mistook cancer symptoms for problems with his diet
The 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' actor, 47, has been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
The 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' actor, 47, has been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.