Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Experimental cat allergy shot may provide longer-lasting relief
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Oakland artist, formerly homeless, uses his experience 'to capture the true emotions of life'
An Oakland artist, who was once homeless, creates portraits in a popular Lakeshore coffee shop, catching the attention in those in his community.
An Oakland artist, who was once homeless, creates portraits in a popular Lakeshore coffee shop, catching the attention in those in his community.
Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Psychologist Says Bipolar Disorder Not To Blame For Kanye West's Hate
Licensed psychologist, Dr. Bedford Palmer, weighs in on Kanye West, his mental health, and accountability for his anti-black and anti-semitic remarks.
Licensed psychologist, Dr. Bedford Palmer, weighs in on Kanye West, his mental health, and accountability for his anti-black and anti-semitic remarks.
RSV surge: Pediatricians seeing more cases among older children (not just babies)
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
Replacement effort for sleep apnea device recall expected to drag into 2023, fueling frustration
Philips initially estimated it could repair or replace the units within a year. But with the recall expanding to more than 5 million devices, it now says the effort will stretch into next year.
Philips initially estimated it could repair or replace the units within a year. But with the recall expanding to more than 5 million devices, it now says the effort will stretch into next year.
SF Bayview gets a Lucky supermarket to alleviate food desert
San Francisco's Bayview now has a new supermarket. The new Lucky Bayview may help alleviate a food desert in the neighborhood.
San Francisco's Bayview now has a new supermarket. The new Lucky Bayview may help alleviate a food desert in the neighborhood.
China begins administering oral COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
Clocking in more hours at a stressful job raises risk of depression, study finds
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Family upset over $12,903 bill after their son was nearly killed with an allegedly tainted IV bag
An 18-year-old who suffered a cardiac emergency after being given an allegedly tainted IV bag received notice of a nearly $13,000 bill from Baylor Scott and White Surgicare for their ordeal.
An 18-year-old who suffered a cardiac emergency after being given an allegedly tainted IV bag received notice of a nearly $13,000 bill from Baylor Scott and White Surgicare for their ordeal.
Oakland basketball league gets young people off the streets with 'midnight' games and workshops
A special, multi-pronged community program in Oakland that uses late night basketball to get young people off the streets, has returned with a renewed and ever-urgent push to accomplish its goals: violence prevention, intervention and healing.
A special, multi-pronged community program in Oakland that uses late night basketball to get young people off the streets, has returned with a renewed and ever-urgent push to accomplish its goals: violence prevention, intervention and healing.
Biden gets latest COVID booster, urging more Americans to get theirs
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Michigan man dies from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria after helping in Hurricane Ian recovery
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Alta Bates hospital nurses start 5-day strike in Oakland and Berkeley
Hundreds of nurses in Oakland and Berkeley were set to strike Monday morning because of what they call unsafe working conditions and high turnover rates. The strike will affect three of Sutter Health’s medical center campuses.
Hundreds of nurses in Oakland and Berkeley were set to strike Monday morning because of what they call unsafe working conditions and high turnover rates. The strike will affect three of Sutter Health’s medical center campuses.
Watch what a polar bear has to do to move across ice sheets in the Arctic
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Video shows the polar bear, the largest carnivore species on the planet, acting as playfully as man’s best friend.
Conversation with Stanford Children's Health about RSV
The CDC is reporting a rapid rise in RSV cases among children across the country. KTVU's Claudine Wong speaks with Stanford Children's Health Dr. Carrie Rassbach about the uptick, and what parents need to know if their children get infected.
The CDC is reporting a rapid rise in RSV cases among children across the country. KTVU's Claudine Wong speaks with Stanford Children's Health Dr. Carrie Rassbach about the uptick, and what parents need to know if their children get infected.