First Lady Jill Biden coming to San Francisco
First Lady Jill Biden is coming to San Francisco this week for women's health initiatives.
California man gave his cats raw milk thinking it was healthier. He says it tragically backfired
A California man whose two cats died after drinking raw milk recalled for bird flu risk says he meant to keep his beloved pets healthy, but his efforts tragically backfired.
Bay Area fundraisers: Concert, car wash and small businesses helping L.A. fire victims
Bay Area residents are holding fundraisers to help the Southern California fire victims this weekend. There will be a car wash in Oakland on Saturday, Jan. 11 and a concert in San Francisco on Sunday, Jan. 12.
San Francisco records first presumptive case of bird flu in child
A presumptive case of H5N1 bird flu has been identified in a child who resides in San Francisco, health officials announced on Friday.
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
A new study reveals that fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. teens receive gender-affirming medications, offering clarity on a highly debated issue in health care.
Alcohol Cancer Warning
The U.S. Surgeon General is calling for a warning label on alcohol, saying; “alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer, responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths every year in the united states." Pam Cook spoke with the Fox Medical Team's Doctor Mike about the warning, and the impact alcohol can have on our health.
FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods – here's what to know
The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in packaged processed foods sold in jars, pouches, tubs or boxes. Here's what to know.
CDC confirms first human death in US tied to bird flu
A patient death in Louisiana has become the first in the nation to be linked to the highly contagious bird flu, which has been spreading among wild birds across the country.
Whooping cough: Cases increased by 400% in 2024
The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical pre-COVID pandemic trends.
Bird flu latest: Louisiana confirms 1st human death in US
Louisiana reported the first U.S. death from bird flu or H5N1. Here’s what we know.
AI detects ovarian cancer better than human experts in new study
In a new study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, AI models did a better job of detecting ovarian cancer than human doctors.
Norovirus outbreaks spiked in December: How to stay safe
The highly contagious virus can cause vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain and these are the ways to protect yourself.
Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible 'contamination'
A Costco over-the-counter cold and flu medicine has been impacted for second time in less than a month.
What is HMPV? China reportedly monitoring surge in respiratory virus cases
Videos showing crowded hospitals in China have fueled rumors and fear five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began the same way. Here's why experts say you shouldn't be worried.
Iowa boy battling cancer gets wish to see Warriors play at Chase Center
It was a night to remember for one young boy and his family visiting San Francisco from Iowa.
US surgeon general calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
Alcohol is linked to roughly 100,000 cancer cases - and 20,000 cancer deaths - each year, but fewer than half of Americans are aware of the risk, the U.S. surgeon general says.
Drinking coffee or tea may lower the risk of certain cancers
What to know about new research linking coffee and tea consumption to reduced cancer risks in certain cases.
New California law inspired by ex-lawmaker’s DUI adds to alcohol education in schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2865 by former Los Angeles Democratic Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo, whose DUI last year helped derail her political career.
North Carolina mom hospitalized after mistaking nail glue for eyedrops
A North Carolina mother was hospitalized in December after accidentally gluing her eyes shut with nail glue, mistaking it for eyedrops.
Bird flu in cats: How to protect your pet after food recall
After a cat's death linked to contaminated pet food and rising cases in livestock, here's how to protect pets from bird flu.