New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop

Elevated levels of this certain chemical element in the brain could serve as an early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.

Cake lovers unite: Massive Bay Area cake party to return

A popular cake-lovers’ extravaganza is set to return, and it will not only offer a chance for Bay Area cake lovers to converge, but it will be held at a new and much-anticipated waterfront park.

These states have the highest vaccination rates, data suggests

New data has ranked all 50 states across three key dimensions including children and teen immunization rates, adult and elderly rates, and immunization uptake disparities.

This over-the-counter spray could protect you from COVID-19: study

New breakthrough research suggests that a common, over-the-counter nasal spray used to treat allergies may protect against COVID-19 and potentially other respiratory viruses. 

Deadly 'kissing bug' disease becoming endemic in the US: CDC

Chagas disease, also known as the “kissing bug" disease, is spreading across the United States, and some researchers believe it should now be classified as an endemic,

COVID-19 vaccine rollout creates confusion amid eligibility changes

Shifting federal guidelines and limited eligibility leave many Californians uncertain about how and whether they can get the COVID-19 vaccine shot.

RFK Jr. testifying at Senate hearing about CDC, vaccine policies

The Health and Human Services secretary faces questions on Thursday from a Senate committee about layoffs and sweeping changes to health agencies.

Newsom announces West Coast Health Alliance in response to Trump's CDC

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, along with his counterparts Tina Kotek in Oregon and Bob Ferguson in Washington State, announced the launch Wednesday of the West Coast Health Alliance. 

Chagas disease carried by the kissing bug spreading across US: What to know

Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition transmitted by an insect known as the "kissing bug", is now considered an endemic in the US.

Study finds common nasal spray may lower risk of COVID-19 infection

A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.

Richmond media students to report from the sidelines at Oakland Roots game

A student-led media team from Richmond is getting the chance to be on the sidelines as sports reporters and photographers for the Oakland Roots game on Saturday.

FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know

Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.

Marin County mother of teen who overdosed provides Narcan training

A Bay Area mother is handing out free naloxone and training strangers how to use it to combat overdose deaths to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day. 

What is screwworm? Symptoms, prevention and treatment

The first human case of New World screwworm was confirmed in the United States after a Maryland resident was diagnosed earlier this month.