Bay Area startup develops pill to change endoscopies for millions
A Bay Area startup has developed a new pill that may change what an endoscopy looks like for millions. Called Endiatx, the pill would allow people to do the procedure from the privacy of their own home.
A Bay Area startup has developed a new pill that may change what an endoscopy looks like for millions. Called Endiatx, the pill would allow people to do the procedure from the privacy of their own home.
Male contraception showed promise in study
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
An experimental drug that temporarily stops sperm in their tracks could be a “game-changer” for contraception, a new study found.
Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo says firing consumed him: 'I was gonna kill everybody, including myself'
Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo opened up about how grim his outlook was following his 2021 ousting from the network.
Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo opened up about how grim his outlook was following his 2021 ousting from the network.
'Very teachable moment': Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression
His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive.
His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive.
Niagara Falls plunge: Woman, 5-year-old son fall 90 feet; police 'don't believe it was an accident'
The 5-year-old son survived the 90-foot fall.
The 5-year-old son survived the 90-foot fall.
Deadly sedative 'tranq' creeping into SF's drug supply, health officials warn
A deadly sedative known by the street name "tranq" has been detected in at least four fatal overdose victims in San Francisco – raising concerns that the city's already catastrophic drug crisis could take a turn for the worse, city health officials announced Thursday.
A deadly sedative known by the street name "tranq" has been detected in at least four fatal overdose victims in San Francisco – raising concerns that the city's already catastrophic drug crisis could take a turn for the worse, city health officials announced Thursday.
City to end COVID-19 public health emergency at end of February
San Francisco will sunset its COVID-19 public health emergency at the end of February in accordance with the end of the state's emergency declaration, city officials said Thursday.
San Francisco will sunset its COVID-19 public health emergency at the end of February in accordance with the end of the state's emergency declaration, city officials said Thursday.
Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens
FTD is an untreatable disease and the most common form of dementia in people under 60.
FTD is an untreatable disease and the most common form of dementia in people under 60.
Living with Angelman Syndrome: A Minnesota family's tale
Rose Smith, a 5-year-old New Brighton girl, is one of 160 Minnesotans with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenic disorder that impacts about one in 15,000 to 20,000 people worldwide.
Rose Smith, a 5-year-old New Brighton girl, is one of 160 Minnesotans with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neurogenic disorder that impacts about one in 15,000 to 20,000 people worldwide.
Student, 76, finishes doctorate more than 50 years after starting
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Dr. Nick Axten started pursuing his degree in 1970 had to move back home to England without finishing.
Is chocolate good for you? Here's what the FDA says
While some may enjoy a few chocolates on Valentine’s Day, the FDA is weighing in on if there are health benefits.
While some may enjoy a few chocolates on Valentine’s Day, the FDA is weighing in on if there are health benefits.
Eagles fan, Chiefs fan bonded by kidney donation headed to Super Bowl together
Two former Marines bonded by a kidney donation and their love of football are now headed to the Super Bowl.
Two former Marines bonded by a kidney donation and their love of football are now headed to the Super Bowl.
California health program successfully cut hospital visits
A five-year experiment aimed at improving care for some of California’s most at-risk Medicaid patients — including homeless people and people with severe drug addictions — resulted in fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits that saved taxpayers an estimated $383 per patient per year, according to a review released Wednesday.
A five-year experiment aimed at improving care for some of California’s most at-risk Medicaid patients — including homeless people and people with severe drug addictions — resulted in fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits that saved taxpayers an estimated $383 per patient per year, according to a review released Wednesday.
High school sports group rethinks menstrual cycle questions
Facing blowback, the director of Florida’s high school sports governing body is backing away from using an eligibility form that requires female athletes to disclose their menstrual history in order to compete.
Facing blowback, the director of Florida’s high school sports governing body is backing away from using an eligibility form that requires female athletes to disclose their menstrual history in order to compete.
Fabuloso recall: Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9M cleaners over bacteria risk
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
In a warning notice, posted Wednesday, the federal regulatory agency said consumers should "immediately" stop using the recalled Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products.
‘Intensive’ blood pressure treatment could reduce dementia risk: study
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
The study found that intensive blood pressure treatment may help to clear toxins and other byproducts from the brain.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
‘Died suddenly’ posts twist tragedies to push vaccine lies
Results from 6-year-old Anastasia Weaver’s autopsy may take weeks. But online anti-vaccine activists needed only hours after her funeral this week to baselessly blame the COVID-19 vaccine.
Results from 6-year-old Anastasia Weaver’s autopsy may take weeks. But online anti-vaccine activists needed only hours after her funeral this week to baselessly blame the COVID-19 vaccine.
Special Delivery: San Francisco Correspondence Co-op puts a stamp on artful 'snail mail'
A quirky correspondence group has plenty of enthusiasm for the US Postal Service and the artful creations they send through mail.
A quirky correspondence group has plenty of enthusiasm for the US Postal Service and the artful creations they send through mail.
California won’t require COVID vaccine to attend schools
California won’t make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
California won’t make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.