Wildfire smoke leads to air quality advisory in Bay Area
An air quality advisory for the Bay Area has been extended through Tuesday, due to smoke from multiple wildfires in California.
An air quality advisory for the Bay Area has been extended through Tuesday, due to smoke from multiple wildfires in California.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Poor air quality, smell of smoke in North Bay from NorCal wildfires
An air quality advisory has been issued for the North Bay for Sunday due to wildfires burning in Northern California.
An air quality advisory has been issued for the North Bay for Sunday due to wildfires burning in Northern California.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Novato Lucky grocery store closed due to rat infestation
Health officials have temporarily closed the Lucky grocery store in Novato following an investigation into rats on the premises.
Health officials have temporarily closed the Lucky grocery store in Novato following an investigation into rats on the premises.
Stem cells from one eye used to heal injuries in the other with promising results, doctors say
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
A new study shows a promising procedure to treat severe injuries in one eye by using stem cells from the other.
San Francisco celebrates recertification of Laguna Honda Hospital after threatened closure
The Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center was approved by state regulators on Wednesday for Medicaid recertification, a move celebrated by San Francisco city officials who had fought to keep the century-plus-old facility open amid its threatened closure.
The Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center was approved by state regulators on Wednesday for Medicaid recertification, a move celebrated by San Francisco city officials who had fought to keep the century-plus-old facility open amid its threatened closure.
A pig's kidney worked normally in a donated human body for over a month, doctors say
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
'Game of Thrones' actor Darren Kent dead at 36
The award-winning actor's film credits include "Malpractice," "Blood Drive," "The Frankenstein Chronicles," and "Dungeons and Dragons."
The award-winning actor's film credits include "Malpractice," "Blood Drive," "The Frankenstein Chronicles," and "Dungeons and Dragons."
More dead birds, mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Contra Costa County
Two more dead birds and two more groups of trapped mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa County, according to the county's Mosquito and Vector Control District.
Two more dead birds and two more groups of trapped mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa County, according to the county's Mosquito and Vector Control District.
50-year-old martial arts academy in Oakland faces foreclosure
An Oakland man is in danger of losing his martial arts academy due to financial troubles after being in business for 50 years.
An Oakland man is in danger of losing his martial arts academy due to financial troubles after being in business for 50 years.
State superintendent discusses challenges, assistance for school districts
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond spoke about the challenges facing districts around the states as the school year begins.
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond spoke about the challenges facing districts around the states as the school year begins.
US suicide rate reached highest number ever last year
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.
Experts caution that suicide is complicated, and that recent increases might be driven by higher rates of depression or limited availability of mental health services.
US suicides hit an all-time high last year
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.
Police investigating, lawsuit filed after baby allegedly decapitated during delivery at metro Atlanta hospital
Police are now investigating after a lawsuit alleging a baby was decapitated during delivery on July 9 was filed against Southern Regional Medical Center and others.
Police are now investigating after a lawsuit alleging a baby was decapitated during delivery on July 9 was filed against Southern Regional Medical Center and others.
Botched star Terry Dubrow reveals he suffered mini-stroke
Botched star Terry Dubrow reveals he suffered mini-stroke, thanks his wife for saving his life. Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Neurologist. Vivek Rao explains warning signs.
Botched star Terry Dubrow reveals he suffered mini-stroke, thanks his wife for saving his life. Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Neurologist. Vivek Rao explains warning signs.
New COVID-19 variant ‘Eris’ spreads across US, other countries
EG.5, which is unofficially nicknamed Eris, has already become the most prevalent variant in the U.S.
EG.5, which is unofficially nicknamed Eris, has already become the most prevalent variant in the U.S.
Jimmy Carter's grandson shares health update on former president and first lady
Jimmy Carter's 24-year-old grandson says while the former president is "pretty sick," he's been "trying to keep himself busy" and is staying close to his family during his time in hospice care.
Jimmy Carter's 24-year-old grandson says while the former president is "pretty sick," he's been "trying to keep himself busy" and is staying close to his family during his time in hospice care.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Disney star Raven-Symoné suffered seizure after getting plastic surgery before turning 18
After facing much criticism for her weight over the years, the Disney child star admitted she got two breast reductions and liposuction before the age of 18.
After facing much criticism for her weight over the years, the Disney child star admitted she got two breast reductions and liposuction before the age of 18.