Certain snacks, drinks could be banned in some states due to cancer-causing ingredients
Following California's ban on four dangerous chemicals in food, lawmakers in multiple states are considering the prohibition of specific food additives.
STD cases spiking among newborn babies in US, doctors say
A doctors group is now advising more screenings during pregnancy.
Artificial turf ban considered by Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County Supervisors are considering a ban on artificial turf. They've commissioned a study of the environmental, health and safety concerns surrounding it.
MACRO growing ahead of busy summer in Oakland
If you’re ever near a MACRO team in Oakland, compassion can be heard in every interaction.
Here's how much sleep the average American is getting each night
A recent poll examines a connection between adequate sleep and overall health, with most Americans saying they would feel better with more rest.
Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
'Miracle' preemie with rare condition goes home after 6 months in NICU
Seiori was about the size of a Coke can when she was born and six months later she is now healthy and thriving.
Marin County fire captain dies from cancer
Marin County Fire Capt. Rick Addicks has died after his battle with esophageal cancer, officials said.
Bird flu outbreak: Are milk and eggs safe?
Health officials affirm the safety of the U.S. food supply following a bird flu outbreak in dairy cows across eight states, calming concerns about egg and dairy consumption.
Oakland's First Fridays returns after hiatus
Oakland's First Fridays are back, but organizers say the monthly event needs financial support.
Health experts eye newly reported cases of whooping cough in San Francisco
Health experts are once again eyeing the spread of Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, in the Bay Area; this time in San Francisco, where more than a dozen cases have been reported since January, including at a Catholic high school in the city.
Santa Clara County raises awareness about Black women dying in childbirth
Santa Clara Valley Healthcare says they wanted this event to celebrate Black motherhood but also focus on the alarming rate of Black women who are dying during childbirth. "Black women are three to four more times as likely to die in childbirth. Black women in their 20s, with promise, with hope, stand before you already exhausted," said Leilani Jones, Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.
Is San Jose one of the healthiest U.S. cities?
San Jose has made the top 25 in a nationwide healthiest city survey, but advocates say deep inequities still persist.
O.J. Simpson's life in Las Vegas after release from prison
Football legend, former inmate and Las Vegas resident O.J. Simpson died on April 10 -- nearly 30 years after he was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nichole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman and almost 7 years after he was released from prison after serving 9 years for robbery.
Napping at work? Survey reveals how many workers sleep on the clock
The survey found remote workers took the longest naps.
PFAS and cancer: The truth behind 'forever chemicals'
The Biden administration has implemented stringent regulations on "forever chemicals" in drinking water
PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing first-ever limits on certain "forever chemicals" in tap water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.
Innovative prosthetic limb surgery piloted at San Francisco VA medical center
April is Limb Loss Awareness Month. A first-ever two-part procedure known as osseointegration was piloted at the Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System in San Francisco.
Secretary of Health comes to Oakland's Clinica de la Raza
The Secretary of Health, a native-born Californian through and through, came home to highlight the Biden Administration's healthcare investments.
California health officials warn against taking Pyramid Wholesale sexual enhancement supplements
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued a second consumer warning urging individuals to avoid certain dietary supplements marketed for sexual enhancement due to undisclosed prescription drug ingredients that could pose serious health risks.