Poor sleep quality linked to faster brain aging, study finds
New research highlights how poor sleep quality accelerates brain aging, showing the effects on cognitive health and offering tips for better sleep.
New research highlights how poor sleep quality accelerates brain aging, showing the effects on cognitive health and offering tips for better sleep.
McDonald’s E. coli outbreak: Taylor Farms says products safe
Taylor Farms, a California-based grower tied to a deadly E. coli outbreak involving McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, insists its products currently on the market are safe.
Taylor Farms, a California-based grower tied to a deadly E. coli outbreak involving McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, insists its products currently on the market are safe.
1 in 4 adults thinks they have undiagnosed ADHD, survey finds
ADHD is a developmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. But symptoms can change as a person gets older, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
ADHD is a developmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. But symptoms can change as a person gets older, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
BART to pay $7.8 million to six former employees denied religious exemption for COVID vaccine
In 2021, BART required all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccination or risk being fired.
In 2021, BART required all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccination or risk being fired.
Pizza contaminated with THC; Wisconsin-based business issues apology
Pizzas made and sold at a Wisconsin shop were unintentionally contaminated with THC, the local health department announced on Thursday.
Pizzas made and sold at a Wisconsin shop were unintentionally contaminated with THC, the local health department announced on Thursday.
13-year-old Hayward girl saves family, neighbors from fire
A 13-year-old Hayward girl is credited with saving her family's home and likely those of her neighbors.
A 13-year-old Hayward girl is credited with saving her family's home and likely those of her neighbors.
McDonald's E.coli outbreak kills 1, sickens dozens
The outbreak has been linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers, according to the CDC.
The outbreak has been linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers, according to the CDC.
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
US infant mortality rate rose after overturning of Roe v. Wade, study finds
U.S. infant mortality increased 7% in the months following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a new study.
U.S. infant mortality increased 7% in the months following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a new study.
Oakland youth football team raising money for national championship in Florida
An East Bay youth football team is fundraising for a trip to Florida after qualifying for the American Youth Football National Championship.
An East Bay youth football team is fundraising for a trip to Florida after qualifying for the American Youth Football National Championship.
New stroke prevention guidelines released by American Stroke Association
The in the American Stroke Association's first update in a decade, experts focused on women’s health and lifestyle habits.
The in the American Stroke Association's first update in a decade, experts focused on women’s health and lifestyle habits.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
One Direction’s Liam Payne joins long list of musicians who died young amid addiction battles
Payne had been open about his addiction and mental health issues in previous interviews.
Payne had been open about his addiction and mental health issues in previous interviews.
Florida reports spike in flesh-eating bacteria cases following recent hurricanes
Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.
Cases of flesh-eating bacteria have seen an unusual spike following impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, data from the Florida Department of Health shows.
The impact of domestic violence on women in prison for killing their abusers
A Stanford study surveyed 650 women incarcerated in California and found that intimate partner violence often led women to long prison sentences for acts of survival.
A Stanford study surveyed 650 women incarcerated in California and found that intimate partner violence often led women to long prison sentences for acts of survival.
Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer
Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.
Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.
Minimum wage for California healthcare workers goes up
The minimum wage for some of California's lowest paid health care workers takes effect on Wednesday.
The minimum wage for some of California's lowest paid health care workers takes effect on Wednesday.
Sutter Health's 'Mammo-van' testing patients for breast cancer in East Oakland
A primarily Latino community in East Oakland is getting life-saving treatment through early screening for breast cancer.
A primarily Latino community in East Oakland is getting life-saving treatment through early screening for breast cancer.
Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.