No more statins? One-time treatment for high cholesterol could lower heart attack risk for life
It could transform how millions of Americans dealing with the number one leading cause of death, coronary artery disease, receive treatment — a one-time-only injection that could lower heart attack risk for the rest of a person's life.
It could transform how millions of Americans dealing with the number one leading cause of death, coronary artery disease, receive treatment — a one-time-only injection that could lower heart attack risk for the rest of a person's life.
The 'happiness warrior' shares tips for staying active and positive while traveling
Summer travel season is here, and with it comes long flights, road trips, and the temptation to abandon healthy routines.
Summer travel season is here, and with it comes long flights, road trips, and the temptation to abandon healthy routines.
All-abilities playground opens at George Mark Children's House
George Mark Children's House has opened an all-abilities playground featuring wheelchair-accessible swings, a merry-go-round, and sensory elements.
George Mark Children's House has opened an all-abilities playground featuring wheelchair-accessible swings, a merry-go-round, and sensory elements.
Surgeon General warns of screen time dangers for kids; Bay Area pediatrician weighs in
The U.S. Surgeon General's Office is raising new alarms about how much time children spend in front of screens, issuing an advisory that links excessive use to poor sleep, anxiety, depression and developmental delays.
The U.S. Surgeon General's Office is raising new alarms about how much time children spend in front of screens, issuing an advisory that links excessive use to poor sleep, anxiety, depression and developmental delays.
Santa Clara County demands DFCS reform after another child death
Santa Clara County authorities and community leaders are demanding sweeping changes within the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) following the death of an 8-year-old girl — the latest in a series of child fatalities linked to the agency.
Santa Clara County authorities and community leaders are demanding sweeping changes within the Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFCS) following the death of an 8-year-old girl — the latest in a series of child fatalities linked to the agency.
Oakland Indigenous culture and new community dental clinic
Native American Health Center is hosting two special events Sunday, May 17 from 11AM to 2PM in Oakland, the return of the Indigenous Red Market and the Flicker Dental Open House. Kelli Rutherford, human resources generalist, at Native American Health Center, gives insight.
Native American Health Center is hosting two special events Sunday, May 17 from 11AM to 2PM in Oakland, the return of the Indigenous Red Market and the Flicker Dental Open House. Kelli Rutherford, human resources generalist, at Native American Health Center, gives insight.
What is the hantavirus from a Stanford Medicine expert
Hantavirus is rare and unable to cause a global pandemic, Jorge Salinas, the medical director of infection prevention at Stanford Health Care, expands on what you should know.
Hantavirus is rare and unable to cause a global pandemic, Jorge Salinas, the medical director of infection prevention at Stanford Health Care, expands on what you should know.
Free wellness retreat for community healers
From yoga and sound baths to acupuncture and one-on-one therapy sessions, Healing the Healer offers six powerful wellness activations designed to restore mind, body, and spirit—while uplifting Latinx. Event on May 1, from 10 AM - 4 PM at the San Leandro Marina. Dulce Lopez, Latinx and Jose Carlos Montesinos with Latinx Advisory Committee, give insight.
From yoga and sound baths to acupuncture and one-on-one therapy sessions, Healing the Healer offers six powerful wellness activations designed to restore mind, body, and spirit—while uplifting Latinx. Event on May 1, from 10 AM - 4 PM at the San Leandro Marina. Dulce Lopez, Latinx and Jose Carlos Montesinos with Latinx Advisory Committee, give insight.
Fremont police equip patrol cars with sensory kits to better serve neurodiverse residents
In a move to improve interactions with neurodiverse residents, the Fremont Police Department announced it will now equip every patrol car with sensory kits designed to de-escalate high-stress situations.
In a move to improve interactions with neurodiverse residents, the Fremont Police Department announced it will now equip every patrol car with sensory kits designed to de-escalate high-stress situations.
Health expert explains link between women's hormones, stress - and what to do about it
In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, health experts are drawing attention to the internal physiological shifts that contribute to rising stress levels in women, specifically menopause and perimenopause.
In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, health experts are drawing attention to the internal physiological shifts that contribute to rising stress levels in women, specifically menopause and perimenopause.
Heart health: lessons from El Camino Health and the Quakes
Julee Arbuckle, clinical manager of El Camino Health's Cardiac and Pulmonary Wellness, talks heart health.
Julee Arbuckle, clinical manager of El Camino Health's Cardiac and Pulmonary Wellness, talks heart health.
California bill would put 'non-ultra-processed' seal on food packaging
California lawmakers are pushing a first-in-the-nation proposal that would place a state-certified label on food packaging identifying products that are not ultra-processed — making it easier for shoppers to identify healthier options at the grocery store.
California lawmakers are pushing a first-in-the-nation proposal that would place a state-certified label on food packaging identifying products that are not ultra-processed — making it easier for shoppers to identify healthier options at the grocery store.
71-year-old Oakland grandmother is among finalists in national fitness competition
A 71-year-old Oakland bodybuilder is defying age expectations as she seeks to inspire others to live a healthy and active life.
A 71-year-old Oakland bodybuilder is defying age expectations as she seeks to inspire others to live a healthy and active life.
Bay Area-based Planned Parenthood affiliate is now offering Botox treatments
A Bay Area-based organization that has long offered sexual and reproductive health care is expanding its business model and now offering Botox injections and other new services.
A Bay Area-based organization that has long offered sexual and reproductive health care is expanding its business model and now offering Botox injections and other new services.
A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
Springing forward: A sleep expert's tips for getting a good night's rest
Chrissy Lawler, a licensed marriage and family therapist, has advice for people of all ages — adults, teens and babies — on how to get a good night's rest.
Chrissy Lawler, a licensed marriage and family therapist, has advice for people of all ages — adults, teens and babies — on how to get a good night's rest.
There's a shortage of estrogen patches. Here's what's leading to the problem and what women can do
An increasing number of women who use estrogen patches to help deal with perimenopause and menopause symptoms have been scrambling to access their transdermal drug amid a nationwide shortage of the increasingly popular hormone replacement therapy.
An increasing number of women who use estrogen patches to help deal with perimenopause and menopause symptoms have been scrambling to access their transdermal drug amid a nationwide shortage of the increasingly popular hormone replacement therapy.
Brains, screens, and the next generation
Researchers are studying the brain changes brought by all hours on a device, in hopes of learning more about the connection between screen time and what happens in real life. Dr. Leo Sugrue, associate professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco, gives insight.
Researchers are studying the brain changes brought by all hours on a device, in hopes of learning more about the connection between screen time and what happens in real life. Dr. Leo Sugrue, associate professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco, gives insight.
Healthy brains in a screen-filled world
Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.
Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.
Neuroscientist says lasting weight loss requires ‘identity shifts,’ not just willpower
Losing weight — and keeping it off — can feel like an uphill battle, even with the growing popularity of weight-loss medications.
Losing weight — and keeping it off — can feel like an uphill battle, even with the growing popularity of weight-loss medications.