Mystery solved! Researchers crack code on why your urine is yellow

Researchers have cracked the code behind the yellow hue of urine. In a groundbreaking discovery, they identified the microbial enzyme responsible for this color.

COVID rates high, vaccination rates are low during winter surge

The U.S. is seeing a surge in respiratory viruses, such as COVID, flu and RSV. At the same time, vaccination rates are low. 

Organization raising $10k to send family of teen receiving treatment in San Francisco on Hawaii trip

A Minnesota family is hoping to go on the trip of a lifetime. The non-profit One At A Time is trying to raise $10,000 by the end of the year to send the Wicklund family on a dream trip to Hawaii, after years of struggling with their 15-year-old son Isaac's illnesses. 

Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know

Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.

Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86

Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.

Love letters written between Bay Area teens preserved 100 years later

Most people can remember their first love. Many might have even written love notes to that person. Two Bay Area teens in the 1920s did just that, and now their story is frozen in time.

Alameda father writes children's book as gift to daughter, a nod to their Chinese heritage

A father in Alameda wanted to read stories to his young daughter that reflected their Chinese heritage. When he couldn't find any, he decided to write his own. Kuang Lee said it's important for children to see representation.

Toxic chemicals found at former Richmond dry cleaning business

The discovery of high levels of toxic chemicals found at a former dry cleaning site in Richmond, has prompted health officials to take immediate action, with plans Friday to go door-to-door in the neighborhood installing monitors and even considering evacuations of nearby homes if airborne toxins rise above safety levels.

FDA warns against unapproved spa treatments for fat loss

The FDA is warning against popular spa treatments known as “lipo injections" that can cause serious side effects if using unapproved products.

Mike Williams cause of death: Tampa Bay Buccaneers player may have died from dental hygiene issues

A cause of death report filed by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner said former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams died of several causes related to his overall health – but stopped short of saying an injury to his head was a culprit.

Applesauce pouch lead contamination may have been intentional, FDA says

The FDA foods chief said in a recent interview that all signs point to “an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain."