Patient reunited with team that saved his life after deadly heart condition

In a heartwarming reunion Wednesday, Hector Moreno was able to return to Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, where he had two life-saving surgeries back to back, to thank the doctors and nurses.

Nearly half of Berkeley restaurants went without food inspections last year

Berkeley is known as a dining destination, but almost half of all food facilities in the city went without food and safety inspections by the city's Environmental Health Division last year, an auditor's report revealed Wednesday.

Certain foods can help you stay hydrated during hot weather
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Pam Cook talks with our Fox Medical team about the foods you should consider, and those you should avoid during hot weather, to stay hydrated and safe..

Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds

Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.

Bay Area congressman John Garamendi diagnosed with cancer

Congressman John Garamendi on Monday announced that he is receiving treatment for a type of blood cancer.

Death Valley visitor dies from extreme heat, as temperature hits near world record

Heat exposure claimed the life of a visitor to Death Valley and sickened other members of the person’s group over the weekend, as temperatures soared to near record levels in the area.

Weekend marks busy travel day on U.S. roads, higher than pre-pandemic numbers

Sunday is expected to be a big travel day on U.S. roads. AAA predicts that the number of people traveling this Fourth of July holiday is even higher than pre-pandemic levels. 

Human plague case confirmed in Colorado, health officials warn

A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.

Former Congresswoman Jackie Speier has breast cancer

Former U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-San Mateo) shared candid news that she has breast cancer in a series of messages on social media on Thursday. 

FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease

Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.

What is ‘sober curious’? All about the growing shift on alcohol

The “sober curious” alcohol movement is becoming more mainstream. Here’s what it’s about and how it could impact your life.

Should social media come with a warning label?
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The US Surgeon General has recommended a warning label for social media for kids physical and mental health and wellbeing. Pam Cook interviews Doctor Mike with the Fox Medical Team about what doctors think, and something everyone should consider doing.

More American soldiers are dying by suicide than combat

More U.S. soldiers are dying of suicide than any other reason, according to an analysis shared recently by health officials with the Department of Defense.

VIDEO: Young dancer wows crowd after Oakland's First Friday celebration

In the video that has now gone viral, Roman is placed on the hood of a car and shows off his skills to “Not Like Us," a recent hit from Kendrick Lamar. It's a truly Oakland sight: the Fox Theater marquee can be seen in the background.

Study suggests this free activity can reduce lower back pain

A new Australian study found that a simple walking and education program can significantly reduce the recurrence of lower back pain.