Gray hair could play surprising role in cancer defense, study suggests
Scientists reveal the stem cell stress response that links gray hair and melanoma.
Scientists reveal the stem cell stress response that links gray hair and melanoma.
More than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication recalled: See the list
The FDA has issued a recall of over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to "failed dissolution specifications." Here's the list.
The FDA has issued a recall of over 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication due to "failed dissolution specifications." Here's the list.
Beloved Berkeley school volunteer honored after surviving carjacking rampage
Robert Clear was greeted Wednesday with roaring cheers from a Berkeley elementary school community where he has long volunteered. Clear was among those struck and injured by an alleged carjacker.
Robert Clear was greeted Wednesday with roaring cheers from a Berkeley elementary school community where he has long volunteered. Clear was among those struck and injured by an alleged carjacker.
As we fall back, here's how much sleep your state gets
A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.
A study from the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds that sleep patterns vary by state, with differences in how long and when people sleep.
FDA approved eye drop can help people regain near vision
Vizz is a recently FDA approved eye drop that can help people who struggle with near vision.
Vizz is a recently FDA approved eye drop that can help people who struggle with near vision.
When cars become a financial burden
Gustavo Flores-Mac?as, Dean of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, why more Americans are struggling to make their monthly car-loan payments.
Gustavo Flores-Mac?as, Dean of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, why more Americans are struggling to make their monthly car-loan payments.
Beloved school volunteer, struck and injured by alleged carjacker in Berkeley, to be honored
A 78-year-old Berkeley man, who was recently struck by a car on his way to the school where he's been a longtime volunteer, is expected to receive a thunderous reception when he returns to the school to be honored this week.
A 78-year-old Berkeley man, who was recently struck by a car on his way to the school where he's been a longtime volunteer, is expected to receive a thunderous reception when he returns to the school to be honored this week.
Bay Area teens learn lessons thousands of miles away from home
This summer, 11 young Bay Area basketball players took a life-changing trip designed to get them to see beyond the court and get a global perspective.
This summer, 11 young Bay Area basketball players took a life-changing trip designed to get them to see beyond the court and get a global perspective.
Affordable Care Act subsidies at risk as government shutdown drags on
As the government shutdown stretches into another week, concern is rising among people who get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act — including Covered California enrollees — as some federal subsidies are set to expire.
As the government shutdown stretches into another week, concern is rising among people who get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act — including Covered California enrollees — as some federal subsidies are set to expire.
Popular food influencer dies after giving birth to first child at home
Beloved food influencer Stacey Hatfield, 30, has died after experiencing an “extremely rare complication" just hours after giving birth to her son.
Beloved food influencer Stacey Hatfield, 30, has died after experiencing an “extremely rare complication" just hours after giving birth to her son.
Warmer temperatures fuel increased sugar consumption, study says
A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that warmer weather may be increasing Americans’ sugar intake.
A new study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that warmer weather may be increasing Americans’ sugar intake.
Just a little alcohol could increase dementia risk for seniors, study finds
A new study led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Yale and Cambridge, suggests that even small amounts of alcohol consumption may increase the risk of dementia in older adults.
A new study led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Yale and Cambridge, suggests that even small amounts of alcohol consumption may increase the risk of dementia in older adults.
Peanut allergies dropped significantly in last 10 years, study found
Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.
Changing advice on when to introduce young children to peanuts helped tens of thousands of kids avoid the allergy, a newly-published study found.
Trump announces deal to cut IVF drug prices in exchange for tariff relief
Under the agreement, Merck KGaA, a German-based drugmaker, will cut the price of some IVF medications by 84 percent.
Under the agreement, Merck KGaA, a German-based drugmaker, will cut the price of some IVF medications by 84 percent.
Bay Area Twins Mixing Culture, Roots, and EDM
Twin DJs Carlos and Beto Concha, known as OtebNSolrac, have built a name blending Latin rhythms with modern electronic dance music.
Twin DJs Carlos and Beto Concha, known as OtebNSolrac, have built a name blending Latin rhythms with modern electronic dance music.
4 in 10 Americans are obese, annual report finds: See the worst states
For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.
For the first time in over a decade, the number of states with rates of obesity at 35% or higher has dropped, according to a recent report.
Trump announces fertility drug maker lowering costs of medication for IVF patients
Women seeking fertility treatment are getting financial relief after the Trump administration reached a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of a common fertility medication.
Women seeking fertility treatment are getting financial relief after the Trump administration reached a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of a common fertility medication.
Californians can buy insulin pens for $55 per pack beginning Jan. 1
Californians will be able to buy five packs of insulin pens for a maximum of $55 per pack, or $11 per pen, starting Jan. 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday.
Californians will be able to buy five packs of insulin pens for a maximum of $55 per pack, or $11 per pen, starting Jan. 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday.
Protein powders, shakes contain high lead levels, analysis found
A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.
A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. Here are the products that were tested and what CR found.
Outdoor fridges are being stocked in underserved East Bay communities, as part of growing grassroots effort
A growing army of volunteers has been taking part in an organic, grassroots effort to help feed the hungry by stocking refrigerators placed at various locations in the East Bay.
A growing army of volunteers has been taking part in an organic, grassroots effort to help feed the hungry by stocking refrigerators placed at various locations in the East Bay.