Man running from San Francisco to New York City to support Veterans
Nels Matson of Florida is gearing up for a cross-country trek, from San Francisco to New York City, to attempt a world record run across America, which may remind you of the iconic movie Forest Gump.
Nels Matson of Florida is gearing up for a cross-country trek, from San Francisco to New York City, to attempt a world record run across America, which may remind you of the iconic movie Forest Gump.
Sergio Mendes, Brazilian singer, dies following long COVID battle
Grammy-winning Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes died Thursday after battling the effects of long COVID. He was 83 years old.
Grammy-winning Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes died Thursday after battling the effects of long COVID. He was 83 years old.
Contra Costa County expands health coverage for undocumented immigrants
The Contra Costa County Health Department is making an effort to help low-income undocumented residents get more basic health services.
The Contra Costa County Health Department is making an effort to help low-income undocumented residents get more basic health services.
Mobile phones not linked to brain cancer, review of studies suggests
An in-depth evaluation of published studies implies that radio waves from mobile phones do not pose a risk to a person’s health.
An in-depth evaluation of published studies implies that radio waves from mobile phones do not pose a risk to a person’s health.
West Nile and EEE: What's the difference between the mosquito-borne viruses?
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
The mosquito is the world’s deadliest animal, and dangerous infections have been in the headlines lately. Here’s what to know about the diseases and how to tell them apart.
Sleeping longer on weekends could lower heart disease risk by 20%, study finds
People who experience inadequate sleep on weekdays can benefit from weekend catchups.
People who experience inadequate sleep on weekdays can benefit from weekend catchups.
Popular Chevy Novas on display at 10th annual Family Reunion and Car Show
Hundreds attended a popular car show that caters to classic Chevy Nova fans. The Nor-Cal Novas celebrated their 10th Family Reunion and Car Show in Pleasanton on Saturday.
Hundreds attended a popular car show that caters to classic Chevy Nova fans. The Nor-Cal Novas celebrated their 10th Family Reunion and Car Show in Pleasanton on Saturday.
Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak had ‘meat overspray’ on walls, ceiling, records show
Inspectors found meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment. They also found mold, insects and liquid dripping from ceilings.
Inspectors found meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment. They also found mold, insects and liquid dripping from ceilings.
Eli Lilly cutting cost of certain weight loss drugs by at least 50%
Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.
Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.
9 people now dead from listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats
A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has claimed the lives of nine people and hospitalized dozens more. The CDC is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled products immediately.
A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has claimed the lives of nine people and hospitalized dozens more. The CDC is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled products immediately.
US surgeon general names parent stress an 'urgent public health issue'
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
Kate Middleton makes rare public appearance amid cancer battle
This outing marked Kate Middleton’s first public appearance in over a month.
This outing marked Kate Middleton’s first public appearance in over a month.
Grocery chain joins Walmart, CVS, others in ending cigarettes sales
American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen said this move marks "a step in the right direction toward ending Big Tobacco’s influence on kids.
American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen said this move marks "a step in the right direction toward ending Big Tobacco’s influence on kids.
Working the night shift may cause dangerous health conditions, long-term risk of disease
Those who often work night shifts could experience increased risk of cancer, digestive problems, other health concerns.
Those who often work night shifts could experience increased risk of cancer, digestive problems, other health concerns.
Middle school football player dies from head injury; second this week
A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.
A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.
California woman was believed to be missing while her body decomposed in a hospital morgue: lawsuit
For more than a year, the family of Jessie Peterson lived in agony, believing that the Northern California woman had gone missing. But according to a new lawsuit, it turned out she had been dead the whole time with her body sitting unclaimed and “forgotten" after a hospital moved it to a “cold storage facility."
For more than a year, the family of Jessie Peterson lived in agony, believing that the Northern California woman had gone missing. But according to a new lawsuit, it turned out she had been dead the whole time with her body sitting unclaimed and “forgotten" after a hospital moved it to a “cold storage facility."
Good 'Sleep Hygiene' for kids
Doctor Mike gives some great advice for helping kids calm down from a busy day and get some good rest now that late summer nights and vacations are coming to an end.
Doctor Mike gives some great advice for helping kids calm down from a busy day and get some good rest now that late summer nights and vacations are coming to an end.
Alzheimer’s and other dementia diagnoses can vary by ZIP code, new study finds
Your home address could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Your home address could determine the likelihood of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
West Nile virus cases on the rise in Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County is experiencing a rise in West Nile virus cases, which mosquitoes transmit.
Santa Clara County is experiencing a rise in West Nile virus cases, which mosquitoes transmit.