Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
JP Morgan Health Care Conference brings thousands to city
More than 8,000 attendees from around the world are in San Francisco this week for J.P. Morgan's 42nd Healthcare conference at the Westin St. Francis hotel across from San Francisco's Union Square.
More than 8,000 attendees from around the world are in San Francisco this week for J.P. Morgan's 42nd Healthcare conference at the Westin St. Francis hotel across from San Francisco's Union Square.
1st grader at Chabot Elementary takes home national speech prize
At just 6-years old, Selma is not your ordinary kid. The 1st grader at Chabot Elementary School in Oakland is making her mark locally and nationally, by delivering speeches highlighting the work of historical Black American figures.
At just 6-years old, Selma is not your ordinary kid. The 1st grader at Chabot Elementary School in Oakland is making her mark locally and nationally, by delivering speeches highlighting the work of historical Black American figures.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin undergoes prostate cancer surgery, White House unaware until days later
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.
Flu-related death reported by San Francisco health department
San Francisco health officials are reporting the first flu-related death of the season.
San Francisco health officials are reporting the first flu-related death of the season.
Weight loss drugs rising in popularity: But are they dangerous?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating the side effects of weight-loss drugs that include claims of hair loss and suicidal thoughts. These drugs are skyrocketing in demand, popularity and price.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating the side effects of weight-loss drugs that include claims of hair loss and suicidal thoughts. These drugs are skyrocketing in demand, popularity and price.
Couple weds at hospital after groom is admitted
“I’m just so happy. In palliative care, we do so many sad things and have a lot of hard conversations. So being able to participate in a wedding brings me so much joy." A couple that was forced to miss their wedding held it in the hospital instead.
“I’m just so happy. In palliative care, we do so many sad things and have a lot of hard conversations. So being able to participate in a wedding brings me so much joy." A couple that was forced to miss their wedding held it in the hospital instead.
Apple Watch feature saves woman from near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning: I was 'extremely scared'
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
Salmonella outbreak linked to charcuterie trays sold at Sam's Club
The charcuterie trays were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in eight states across the country, where at least two dozen people have been sickened.
The charcuterie trays were shipped to Sam’s Club distribution centers in eight states across the country, where at least two dozen people have been sickened.
FDA OKs Florida to import prescription drugs from Canada
The FDA has approved a 2-year program that would allow Florida to buy lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada. It will not start right away and legal challenges are expected. Here's what you need to know.
The FDA has approved a 2-year program that would allow Florida to buy lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada. It will not start right away and legal challenges are expected. Here's what you need to know.
'Batman' cheers up children in Bay Area hospitals
One man has made it his mission to spread joy and light to children with chronic illnesses or disabilities for nearly a decade.
One man has made it his mission to spread joy and light to children with chronic illnesses or disabilities for nearly a decade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Move over Ozempic... there's a vibrating pill that tricks stomachs into feeling full
Tricking stomachs into thinking they are full is the idea behind a potential weight-loss treatment, with a vibrating capsule showing promise in animals.
Tricking stomachs into thinking they are full is the idea behind a potential weight-loss treatment, with a vibrating capsule showing promise in animals.
Hundreds of Air Force nuclear missile workers have cancer, documents show
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
The Air Force is working on an official count of how many current or former missile community service members have cancer.
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.
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.
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.
Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
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.
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.