Shingles vaccine may cut risk of dementia, study says
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Person dies of rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ in Ohio
A Michigan resident died of rabies after receiving a kidney transplant from a donor exposed to the virus in Idaho, marking an extremely rare case of transmission through organ donation.
Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high
A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.
Trump FDA layoffs included staff working on bird flu response: Report
A Reuters report says the Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the FDA included staff working on the agency’s bird flu response, alarming health experts.
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, CDC, NIH, FDA
Lines of HHS employees arrived at work Tuesday to see if they still had a job, by checking if their badges still worked.
Cancer survivor sparks joy for children battling illnesses
Kyle Amsler’s positivity and enthusiasm is the perfect fit for her job at George Mark Children’s House, where she works to brighten the days of children who are facing difficult healthcare experiences.
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
San Francisco ranked healthiest U.S. city to live in?
WalletHub ranked the healthiest U.S. cities based on factors like healthcare, food, fitness, and green space. San Francisco took the top spot.
FDA to restrict some makers of weight loss drugs starting next month
Starting next month, the Food and Drug Administration will restrict who can make and sell popular weight-loss medications known as GLP-1s.
Measles in San Mateo County, 5 other California counties have confirmed cases
Though California has one of the highest measles vaccination rates in the country, cases are still being reported throughout the state.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
California may create its own version of National Institutes of Heath and Science
State Senator Scott Wiener has introduced legislation that would create California's own version of the National Institutes of Health.
Kansas measles cases reach 23; new Ohio outbreak sickens 10
A growing measles outbreak in Kansas has reached 23 cases and may be linked to earlier outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Ohio is now reporting 10 cases, with wider exposure concerns.
Celebrating Oakland Tech Basketball at Pierre Pierre
A Bay Area Rapper and Icon Mistah F.A.B is hosting the Oakland Tech High School boys and girls basketball teams to celebrate their big wins in last year's state championship, the boys first-ever state title in school history.
Police return stolen specialized chair to disabled Oakland teen
A 17-year-old Oakland boy with muscular dystrophy, who has been stuck inside his home for a week after his specialized chair was stolen from his front yard, will finally be able to leave the house.
RFK Jr. reportedly plans to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. settles into his role as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, one major promise he’s made is still on table - banning pharmaceutical ads.
West Virginia becomes 1st state to ban range of food dyes
West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.
Boy with cancer chases goal to visit all 50 states: ‘He just loves America’
With just 10 states left, the family is seeking support to help make 10-year-old Wyatt Drysdale's dream come true.
Vitamin B-12 and brain function
Pam Cook talks with Doctor Mike of the Fox Medical team about the important role vitamin B-12 plays in brain function and memory loss, and the alarming health risks if your levels are low.
US falls to lowest ever happiness rating in annual report: Here's why
Belief in the kindness of others is a top factor in happiness – and one solid indicator is believing that other people will return a lost wallet.