Melatonin warning: ER visits for children accidentally eating supplements spike
Use of melatonin, which often comes in flavored, gummy form, has grown among U.S. adults – and so have emergency department visits for children accidentally ingesting them.
San Quentin rehab center grads are seeing successful job placement
The gates of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center opened on Thursday to allow families and visitors for graduation day.
German man received 217 coronavirus vaccine shots over a 29-month period, study says
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
Cancer-causing chemical linked to popular acne products, lab says
An independent laboratory is calling on federal health officials to recall popular benzoyl peroxide acne treatment products after discovering that they contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer.
Man dies after consuming too much vitamin D as experts warn of risks: 'Cascade of problems'
Here's what to know about staying safe when taking supplements
Ty Pennington's near-death illness made him want to 'live to the fullest'
Ty Pennington gave fans a health update following his near-death experience involving an abscess on his throat.
French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
Nearly 500 deaths per day from excessive drinking during COVID-19 pandemic: CDC report
Excessive drinking is associated with chronic dangers such as liver cancer, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.
Birth control that will be sold over-the-counter begins shipping in the US: What to know
Opill, the first birth control pill approved in the U.S. for purchase by anyone, no prescription necessary, will be available in stores later this month. Here is what to know about the approved contraceptive.
Fentanyl deaths increase fourfold in Marin County in last 2 weeks
Officials in Marin County have sent out a health advisory following what they say is a concerning uptick in overdose deaths by fentanyl in the last two weeks.
Katie Meyer's family pushes for change 2 years after death
It's been two years since Katie Meyer, a NCAA Women's Soccer national champion, goalkeeper and captain of the squad at Stanford University, died by suicide. It's a call that still haunts her father.
5-day isolation for COVID-19 no longer needed, CDC says
U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of cancer, heart disease, early death, study says
Ultra-processed foods were linked to a higher risk of developing 32 different health issues in the new study – adding to a growing body of research on the subject.
SF couple welcomes newborn on Leap Day, but when will she celebrate her birthday?
Julia Persson and Edward Verheij welcomed their newborn baby girl, Luna, just after one in the morning on February 29th. She was the first Leap Day baby born at the hospital.
SF mainstay Lee's Deli shops close its doors for good
Lee's Deli, a mainstay for diners looking for cheap eats in San Francisco's Financial District, has closed its doors for good. People in the area say the closure is a troubling sign for an area that still struggles in the post-pandemic era.
East Bay clinic provides more than just healthcare to youth, teens and young adults
A nonprofit clinic has been providing medical services for youth, teens, and young adults in Oakland for six years.
COVID-19 fragments may cause problems after infection: Report
NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.
Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Nearly as many abortions happening in US every month as before Roe v. Wade was overturned: Report
A new study conducted for the advocacy group Society of Family Planning found that the number of monthly abortions in the U.S. is similar to what it was before the nation's top court overturned the right to abortion.
San Mateo County approves $5 million mobile mental health response program
San Mateo County says it’s also planning an outreach campaign that will let people know about the service and the hotline.