Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
West Nile Virus spreads across multiple Bay Area counties
Contra Costa County and Santa Clara officials have reported multiple cases of West Nile Virus.
Contra Costa County and Santa Clara officials have reported multiple cases of West Nile Virus.
One in five women report being mistreated in maternity care, CDC finds: ‘We must do better’
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
More than 2,400 women were surveyed about their experiences with pregnancy and delivery care.
Las Vegas hotels under investigation for Legionnaires' disease cases
Guests at these two Vegas hotels tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
Guests at these two Vegas hotels tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Nordstrom in its final days as downtown San Francisco works to mend itself
San Francisco's Nordstrom is in its final days as the city's downtown struggles to recreate itself.
San Francisco's Nordstrom is in its final days as the city's downtown struggles to recreate itself.
Video: officer skillfully retrieves phone from Golden Gate Bridge ledge
A patrol officer is receiving praise for helping recover a cellphone that had fallen to a ledge on the Golden Gate Bridge.
A patrol officer is receiving praise for helping recover a cellphone that had fallen to a ledge on the Golden Gate Bridge.
Deaf dog from Mexico shares common bond with potential new Bay Area owner
A deaf dog found on the streets of Mexico may have a new home here in the Bay Area.
A deaf dog found on the streets of Mexico may have a new home here in the Bay Area.
Tough Mudder athletes complain of rash after Sonoma County race
Sonoma County officials are investigating what caused rashes on multiple people who competed in a Tough Mudder race.
Sonoma County officials are investigating what caused rashes on multiple people who competed in a Tough Mudder race.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
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.