Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
Four out of five autoimmune disease patients are women. New study reveals why
Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.
Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.
Neptune's Fix, tianeptine product, recalled over life-threatening overdose risks
Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."
Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."
Restaurants say parklets taking up San Francisco parking spaces are necessary
Parklets, those outdoor dining options that flourished during the pandemic, are creating tensions in some of San Francisco's commercial corridors.
Parklets, those outdoor dining options that flourished during the pandemic, are creating tensions in some of San Francisco's commercial corridors.
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.
Golden State Warriors leadership names woman as president of WNBA expansion team
Jess Smith has been named as the first president of the WNBA expansion team in the Bay Area.
Jess Smith has been named as the first president of the WNBA expansion team in the Bay Area.
Hillary Clinton speaks at Common Sense Media summit focused on kids and technology
An advocacy group for children and families kicked off its first annual conference on Monday, focused on children and technology. Hillary Clinton was one of the speakers at the San Francisco event.
An advocacy group for children and families kicked off its first annual conference on Monday, focused on children and technology. Hillary Clinton was one of the speakers at the San Francisco event.
America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
Health care jeopardized for millions of Californians: Anthem Blue Cross vs. UCSF Health
An epic health insurance versus medical provider battle could affect untold number of UCSF medical patients in about a month as the two behemoths part ways.
An epic health insurance versus medical provider battle could affect untold number of UCSF medical patients in about a month as the two behemoths part ways.
Family, friends react to death of Dexter Scott King, youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr.
The King Center has announced that Dexter Scott King, the youngest son and third child of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died.
The King Center has announced that Dexter Scott King, the youngest son and third child of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died.
Lawsuit alleges HIV-positive inmate died after being denied medication at California jail
A lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died after being held in a Northern California jail alleges he contracted a preventable viral infection there when its medical staff denied him critical HIV medication for two months.
A lawsuit filed by the family of a man who died after being held in a Northern California jail alleges he contracted a preventable viral infection there when its medical staff denied him critical HIV medication for two months.
Can you keep your New Year's resolution? GymBird is offering $5,000 to one lucky contest winner who can
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
California ends COVID isolation rule for asymptomatic cases as winter infections climb
Californians infected with COVID-19 may go about their lives without isolating or testing negative as long as their symptoms are improving, according to new and significantly loosened guidelines from the California Department of Public Health.
Californians infected with COVID-19 may go about their lives without isolating or testing negative as long as their symptoms are improving, according to new and significantly loosened guidelines from the California Department of Public Health.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
What you should order at McDonald's, according to nutritionists
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
By ordering carefully from the menu and not making the fast food chain a regular part of your routine, you can opt for better-for-you alternatives.
Common cold weather myths busted
You've probably been told that you must wear a hat in the winter, cold weather will make you sick and you should always warm up your car before you drive. However, these things aren't necessarily true.
You've probably been told that you must wear a hat in the winter, cold weather will make you sick and you should always warm up your car before you drive. However, these things aren't necessarily true.
Colorectal cancer is now leading cause of death among young adults with cancer: new report
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Colorectal cancer is now among the leading causes of cancer deaths for young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Comedian Pauly Shore channels fitness guru Richard Simmons in upcoming short film
Comedian and actor Pauly Shore has fulfilled his desire to portray the legendary fitness personality Richard Simmons in the upcoming short film, "The Court Jester."
Comedian and actor Pauly Shore has fulfilled his desire to portray the legendary fitness personality Richard Simmons in the upcoming short film, "The Court Jester."