FDA bans sale of Vuse Alto menthol e-cigarettes, citing health risks for teens
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
British American Tobacco (BAT), the parent company of Reynolds said it would challenge the FDA ban in court.
FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.
Tracy teen’s celebratory return to school following cardiac arrest
13-year-old Heather Freligh returned to school in Tracy more than three weeks after she went into cardiac arrest. She was escorted by an entourage of police and met with first responders, school leaders and friends who say it's a miracle she's alive and well.
13-year-old Heather Freligh returned to school in Tracy more than three weeks after she went into cardiac arrest. She was escorted by an entourage of police and met with first responders, school leaders and friends who say it's a miracle she's alive and well.
Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy
California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.
California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.
Mobile health clinic offers free medical, dental, hearing and eye care to South Bay community
Hundreds of people without health insurance were able to get medical and dental services for free on Sunday, through a mobile health clinic at Sacred Heart Community Service.
Hundreds of people without health insurance were able to get medical and dental services for free on Sunday, through a mobile health clinic at Sacred Heart Community Service.
Bruce Willis is relatively 'incommunicative,' 'not totally verbal' after dementia diagnosis, friend reveals
'Moonlighting' creator Glenn Gordon Caron spoke about Willis' dementia.
'Moonlighting' creator Glenn Gordon Caron spoke about Willis' dementia.
Kaiser, union leaders reach tentative agreement
Kaiser Permanente and a union representing 75,000 of its workers have reached a tentative contract agreement, union officials announced early Friday morning.
Kaiser Permanente and a union representing 75,000 of its workers have reached a tentative contract agreement, union officials announced early Friday morning.
The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.
US gymnast Mary Lou Retton ‘fighting for her life’ due to pneumonia
“She is not able to breathe on her own," her daughter wrote Tuesday.
“She is not able to breathe on her own," her daughter wrote Tuesday.
Woman mistakenly given abortion medication in 2019 by CVS instead of IVF hormones: 'They just killed my baby'
In 2019, a woman who dreamed of having a big family and struggled with getting pregnant was mistakenly given an abortion pill instead of IVF hormones by a CVS pharmacy.
In 2019, a woman who dreamed of having a big family and struggled with getting pregnant was mistakenly given an abortion pill instead of IVF hormones by a CVS pharmacy.
Retired teacher to complete 31st and final charity run to raise money for East Oakland high schools
Retired East Bay teacher Jack Nelson plans to mark his 31st charity run on Tuesday, to raise money for three East Oakland high schools. Over the years, the beloved 68-year-old mentor and coach has raised $252,000 for schools.
Retired East Bay teacher Jack Nelson plans to mark his 31st charity run on Tuesday, to raise money for three East Oakland high schools. Over the years, the beloved 68-year-old mentor and coach has raised $252,000 for schools.
California 1st state in nation to codify federal school nutrition standards
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed Healthy Meals for Kids into law, making California the first state in the nation to codify President Joe Biden’s new federal guidelines on school nutrition standards aimed at reducing sugar and salt in school meals.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed Healthy Meals for Kids into law, making California the first state in the nation to codify President Joe Biden’s new federal guidelines on school nutrition standards aimed at reducing sugar and salt in school meals.
Missing Navy veteran found, now receiving VA care
Kevin Coslett, a missing Navy veteran who suffers from mental illness, has been found.
Kevin Coslett, a missing Navy veteran who suffers from mental illness, has been found.
‘Squadron Bottle’ military tradition lives on at historic San Francisco hotel
The Top of the Mark rooftop bar at the Mark Hopkins hotel is the birthplace of “The Squadron Bottle," where servicemen would buy and leave a bottle of whiskey in the care of the bartender, so the next member from their squadron could enjoy a free drink. That tradition stopped after World War II, but has been revived and lives on.
The Top of the Mark rooftop bar at the Mark Hopkins hotel is the birthplace of “The Squadron Bottle," where servicemen would buy and leave a bottle of whiskey in the care of the bartender, so the next member from their squadron could enjoy a free drink. That tradition stopped after World War II, but has been revived and lives on.
Drake taking hiatus from music to focus on health
Drake revealed that he is stepping away from music for a bit to focus on his health, leading to the postponement of the remainder of his "It's All a Blur" tour dates.
Drake revealed that he is stepping away from music for a bit to focus on his health, leading to the postponement of the remainder of his "It's All a Blur" tour dates.
Popular weight loss drugs linked to severe stomach problems: 'Critical information for patients'
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
Neighbors fuming after Coke dust release from Martinez refinery
Contra Costa County's health department is investigating the emission of coke dust at the Martinez Refining Company on Friday, meanwhile neighbors to the refinery are frustrated.
Contra Costa County's health department is investigating the emission of coke dust at the Martinez Refining Company on Friday, meanwhile neighbors to the refinery are frustrated.
Petaluma mom and son battle, and survive, cancer together
Shawna Majerus and her son, Elec, of Petaluma battled cancer together at the same time. And they survived it together, too.
Shawna Majerus and her son, Elec, of Petaluma battled cancer together at the same time. And they survived it together, too.
$1.22 million lottery ticket sold in Vacaville
No one won the full $1.2 billion California Powerball jackpot, but someone in Vacaville got a nice conciliatory prize.
No one won the full $1.2 billion California Powerball jackpot, but someone in Vacaville got a nice conciliatory prize.
New Brock Purdy engagement photos are out, and they're stunning
New engagement photos of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and his fiance, Jenna Brandt, were released a few days ago showing the couple aglow on the shores of Half Moon Bay.
New engagement photos of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and his fiance, Jenna Brandt, were released a few days ago showing the couple aglow on the shores of Half Moon Bay.