Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK's granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Tatiana Schlossberg, President John F. Kennedy's granddaughter, shared in an essay this weekend that she’s been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has less than a year to live.
Daily pill slashes 'bad' cholesterol levels by 60% in yearlong trial
A new daily pill could reduce bad cholesterol levels by 60%, according to a new study.
CDC changes website to question safety of vaccines, disproven links to autism
The CDC website was updated late Wednesday without warning, sparking quick backlash from public health experts.
New study links ultra-processed foods to rising colon cancer risk among young adults
Ultra-processed items include boxed soups, frozen meals and products with long shelf lives — foods many Americans grew up eating in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Groundbreaking blood test can detect more than 50 cancers, Bay Area biotech says
A Bay Area biotech company is behind a potentially groundbreaking blood test that promises to be a game-changer in cancer detection, with the ability to discover more than 50 types of cancer even before symptoms appear.
It can affect people and dogs, Valley fever is on the rise in the Bay Area
State health officials are warning about a sharp rise in a potentially debilitating disease that's affecting both humans and dogs.
This Bay Area company is leading the way in menopause care for workers
A Bay Area biotech giant is receiving growing attention for its approach to a topic that has been historically stigmatized and often taboo in workplace discussions.
San Francisco Supervisor Bilal Mahmood opens up about autism diagnosis
April is Autism Awareness Month, and a San Francisco politician has gone public with his diagnosis.
Bay Area-based 23andMe files for bankruptcy, raising concerns over genetic data
Privacy advocates and legal experts are urging former and current customers to take action to protect their personal information.
In-Depth: Eating Disorder Awareness Week
KTVU's Heather Holmes sits down with Jackie Shiels, clinical psychologist at Kaiser Permanente to take an in-depth look at the nature of eating disorders and how to support those struggling or at risk.
New research from Kaiser Permanente highlights health effects of wildfire pollution
KTVU's Heather Holmes takes an in-depth look at the data with Dr. Jamal Rana, cardiologist and lead researcher at Kaiser Permanente.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and Prevention
KTVU's Heather Holmes hosts an in-depth discussion on the dangers of teen dating violence with Dr. Katrina Rapa, Family Medicine Physician at Kaiser Permanente.
CDC to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees under Trump's job cuts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is set to lose nearly 1,300 probationary employees—about 10% of its workforce—as part of a broader federal decision to remove all probationary employees from the agency.
Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why
"Far too many children are still dying from this preventable disease," the CDC says.
McDonald’s says onions from California grower linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
A California grower was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with the restaurant chain said Thursday. Meanwhile, other fast-food restaurants — including Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Burger King — pulled onions from some menus.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Closing the Gap: Kaiser Permanente provides supportive resources for breastfeeding
KTVU's Heather Holmes sits down with Dr. Keedra McNeill, pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente East Bay to talk about the health benefits of breastfeeding during World Breastfeeding Week.
The End of Roe v. Wade: Two years later
On the 2-year anniversary of the ruling that ended federal abortion rights and the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, protestors organized by the Women's March gathered outside the high court. A group of about 40 people demanded lawmakers take steps to preserve reproductive healthcare, decrying the Dobbs decision. The ruling left states to decide whether to restrict the procedure or not, leaving a patchwork across the nation. According to the Center for Reproductive Rights, more than two dozen have near total bans or restrict the procedure earlier than Roe v. Wade did. For more on the state of abortion in America, KTVU's Greg Lee is joined by Michele Goodwin, professor of constitutional law and global health policy at Georgetown University.
Helping children with anxiety get to sleep
Bedtime can be frustrating for both parents and kids, with some children unable to go to sleep and stay asleep. A recent national poll found that a lot of kids cannot fall asleep due to worries or anxiety before bedtime, with 1 in 4 parents describing getting their child to bed as "difficult". KTVU's Heather Holmes discusses the potential causes of bedtime anxiety and how to help ease them with Dr. Malika Closson, Consulting Clinical Psychiatrist with Freespira.
Surgeon general calls for social media safety warning labels
KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Frank Anderson, psychiatrist and trauma specialist about the impact prolonged use of social media has on teenagers' mental health.