These are the top 5 most expensive drugs for consumers
Keytruda, Ozempic are among the priciest drugs for consumers.
Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say
Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.
Menopause hormone therapy labeling changed under FDA
The FDA is lifting a serious “black box" warning from hormone therapies that are used for menopause symptoms.
Alex Singleton cancer diagnosis revealed after random drug test
The NFL player hopes sharing his diagnosis will encourage others to pay attention to their bodies and to get regular screenings.
Baby formula recalled over possible infant botulism outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration said that botulism illnesses have been reported in multiple states.
Young rising Oakland rap artist among GRAMMY nominee contenders
A young rising Oakland rap artist is up for possible GRAMMY nominations set to be announced on Friday for the 2026 awards.
Trump announces price cuts on Wegovy, Zepbound
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.
Melatonin linked with higher heart failure rate in preliminary study
Long-term melatonin use was associated with a higher risk of heart failure, according to a preliminary study announced this week by the American Heart Association.
Recalled pasta meals linked to 6 deaths, 25 hospitalized in listeria outbreak, CDC says
The CDC reported deaths and illnesses in an ongoing listeria outbreak related to ready-to-eat pasta products sold at some grocery stores. Here's what we know.
New research may have cracked the code to rapid, natural hair regrowth
A new, experimental serum shows promise in reversing baldness within 20 days. Here's how it works.
FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
Bird flu causes Sonoma County farm to euthanize 57,000 ducks
A Sonoma County duck farm is being forced to destroy tens of thousands of ducks that have been or will be infected by a highly-contagious bird flu. The same farm was hit by the disease two years ago when infected migratory wild birds made contact with domesticated farm animals.
Promising cancer treatment using LED light and tin flakes kills skin and colon cancer cells in 30 minutes
Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.
Eli Lilly partners with Walmart to sell weight loss drug directly to patients nationwide
Access for Zepbound through the partnership begins in mid-November.
Blood pressure medication recalled due to cancerous chemical
More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical.
North Bay mouth and foot artist featured in national calendar
A Sonoma County artist is gaining attention for her impressionistic landscapes, and her technique, using only her mouth and feet to paint.
Groundbreaking blood test can detect more than 50 cancers, Bay Area biotech says
A Bay Area biotech company is behind a potentially groundbreaking blood test that promises to be a game-changer in cancer detection, with the ability to discover more than 50 types of cancer even before symptoms appear.
Hundreds of Oaklanders show support for an elderly ice cream vendor after he was robbed
In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support Don Juan, an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.