FDA warns Americans to avoid certain popular sunscreen products
Under current regulations, oils, lotions, creams, gels, butters, pastes, ointments and sticks are the only forms of sunscreen that are considered safe and effective.
Spreading smiles: SF Giants play ball with UCSF pediatric patients
Players with the San Francisco Giants put on their jerseys, but not for a regularly scheduled game Friday. Instead, they went just a few blocks away from the ballpark, to play ball with a very special group of courageous kids.
New blood pressure guidance recommends you cut back on this
High blood pressure affects nearly half (46.7%) of all adults in the U.S.
Hayley McNeff, champion bodybuilder and life coach, dead at 37
McNeff’s death was described as "unexpected but peaceful."
Mars to release M&Ms and Skittles candy options without artificial dyes in 2026
The candymaker announced that four of its products will be made with a natural dye option starting next year.
Study reveals 1 quick thing kids can do to boost their test scores
New research suggests a nine-minute burst of high-intensity exercise can sharpen kids’ brain function and improve academic performance, particularly in reading.
Kellogg's signs deal to remove toxic dyes from cereals
Other companies have verbally committed to removing food dyes, but Kellogg’s is the first to sign a legally binding agreement to remove food colorings.
ChatGPT dietary advice sends man to hospital with dangerous chemical poisoning
Doctors warn AI lacks the medical judgment needed to properly advise on dietary needs after a patient was hospitalized with sodium bromide exposure.
Popular weight-loss drugs could increase risk of developing eye conditions, vision loss, research suggests
One study found a modest risk of developing non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAOIN), a rare eye condition that can lead to sudden vision loss due to lack of blood flow.
Americans are drinking less than ever, poll finds
More people are not only consuming less alcohol but are being mindful about how much they drink based on findings in a recent poll.
Wild rabbits spotted with strange 'horn-like' growths sprouting from their heads
Recently, some wild rabbits have been seen in the U.S. with "horn-like" growths spurting from their heads that are caused by a viral infection, according to experts.
Office vacancies down in SF, ‘gold rush’ for commercial real estate
Real estate experts and data collectors claim San Francisco is seeing a revival as office space vacancies are lower than they’ve been in years.
New vaccine designed to help fight colorectal, pancreatic cancer shows promising results: Study
The vaccine, which has completed its phase 1 trial, is called ELI-002 2P.
This East Bay city is ranked the healthiest in America and one of the best places to live
An East Bay city has been named the healthiest place to live in the U.S.
Professional boxing comes to Oakland showcasing NorCal fighters
The Straight Outta Oakland event will showcase 11 Northern California fighters.
At-home skin cancer test could be one step closer
An experimental patch could bring the medical world one step closer to rapid at-home melanoma testing, eliminating the need for a biopsy or blood draw.
French fries tied to diabetes risk, but not all potatoes 'created equal,' study finds
Replacing fries with whole grains 3 times weekly cuts diabetes risk by 19%, researchers say.
Over half of Americans' calories come from ultra-processed foods
The report could have big implications as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to criticize ultra-processed foods and blame them for causing disease.