Cool School: Therapy dog is a big hit at East Bay school
Three days a week, a teacher at a Moraga school is lightening the pressure on students by bringing a therapy dog to class.
Three days a week, a teacher at a Moraga school is lightening the pressure on students by bringing a therapy dog to class.
California workers will get more paid sick time under new law
California workers will now have an increased guarantee of paid sick time following Gov. Newsom's signing of a new law on Wednesday.
California workers will now have an increased guarantee of paid sick time following Gov. Newsom's signing of a new law on Wednesday.
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's Krayzie Bone gives health update: 'Fought for life'
Krayzie Bone was placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with sarcoidosis, a rare condition that causes swollen tissue to develop in the body's organs.
Krayzie Bone was placed in an induced coma after being diagnosed with sarcoidosis, a rare condition that causes swollen tissue to develop in the body's organs.
CDC has stopped printing COVID-19 vaccination cards
The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government anymore, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.
The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government anymore, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.
Kaiser Permanente employees begin largest healthcare strike in U.S. history
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente employees are expected to be out on the picket line Wednesday morning after they couldn’t come to an agreement with management on a new contract.
More than 75,000 Kaiser Permanente employees are expected to be out on the picket line Wednesday morning after they couldn’t come to an agreement with management on a new contract.
Health News: Foods that help you sleep
There are some foods you should eat, and foods you should avoid, to get a good night's sleep.
There are some foods you should eat, and foods you should avoid, to get a good night's sleep.
Cheap antibiotic proposed as 'morning-after pill' against STDs
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
Hundreds swim in San Francisco Bay to raise money for cancer research
More than 250 swimmers jumped into the San Francisco Bay Saturday morning to help fight pediatric cancer.
More than 250 swimmers jumped into the San Francisco Bay Saturday morning to help fight pediatric cancer.
Breast cancer drug could have potentially serious side effect, new research reveals
Elevated blood sugar levels were found in some patients, but doctors say the condition can usually be managed.
Elevated blood sugar levels were found in some patients, but doctors say the condition can usually be managed.
Biden pledges action on patient health, AI initiatives during Bay Area visit
The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) met with President Joe Biden Wednesday presenting policy recommendations on extreme weather, public health workforce, patient safety, and research and development.
The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) met with President Joe Biden Wednesday presenting policy recommendations on extreme weather, public health workforce, patient safety, and research and development.
'They saved her life': 13-year-old from Tracy survives cardiac arrest
School leaders and first responders are being credited with saving Heather Freligh's life at Freiler School in Tracy where the eighth grader stopped breathing and suffered an apparent cardiac arrest Friday.
School leaders and first responders are being credited with saving Heather Freligh's life at Freiler School in Tracy where the eighth grader stopped breathing and suffered an apparent cardiac arrest Friday.
Oakland Roots and Soul teams raising money to upgrade East Oakland soccer field
The Oakland Roots soccer team is teaming up with non-profit America SCORES to raise funds to upgrade a soccer field at Brookfield Elementary in East Oakland.
The Oakland Roots soccer team is teaming up with non-profit America SCORES to raise funds to upgrade a soccer field at Brookfield Elementary in East Oakland.
Pediatric care center in San Leandro expands reach to support more children
A specialized medical care center for children is growing the number of children it can care for.
A specialized medical care center for children is growing the number of children it can care for.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
'She won’t let go of him': Tennessee couple of 69 years hold hands in final moments
An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
An elderly Tennessee couple, married for an astounding 69 years, recently shared a touching reunion during their final moments at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
US task force calls for increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
San Mateo brothers, 10 and 13, deliver check for Maui Strong Fund
Two brothers from San Mateo raised nearly $4,000 for Hawaii's wildfire relief. Earlier this month, Leonardo and Nicolo Felice began selling their toys to raise money after they heard about the devastation.
Two brothers from San Mateo raised nearly $4,000 for Hawaii's wildfire relief. Earlier this month, Leonardo and Nicolo Felice began selling their toys to raise money after they heard about the devastation.
Betty Reid Soskin visits namesake school, reflects on life on her 102nd birthday
Students at Betty Reid Soskin Middle School in El Sobrante had a rare opportunity on Friday. They got to meet the woman for whom their school is named, and wish her a happy 102nd birthday.
Students at Betty Reid Soskin Middle School in El Sobrante had a rare opportunity on Friday. They got to meet the woman for whom their school is named, and wish her a happy 102nd birthday.