FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD
Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.
A city in the south emerges as the Ozempic capital of the United States
A city in the South, not New York or Los Angeles, has the highest per capita prescriptions of the popular weight loss drug.
FDA approves neffy nasal spray as alternative to EpiPen
Neffy is the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen.
Growing mpox outbreak could spur global emergency, health officials say
The risk of mpox spreading in the U.S. remains low, but the CDC has put health care providers on alert as infections surge in Africa.
COVID-19 falls to 10th leading cause of death in US, health officials reveal
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the cornonavirus was the nation’s third leading cause of death.
Oakland boy visits fire house where he was born for his 6th birthday
A little boy in Oakland celebrated his birthday by visiting the fire station where firefighters helped his mom in labor.
Listeria outbreak: 3rd death linked to Boar’s Head deli meat recall
So far about 7 million pounds of deli meats have been affected by the recall, which was issued in July.
IUD insertion pain addressed in new CDC guidelines
The CDC is now addressing the pain of IUD insertion and offering new guidance for doctors and pain management options.
EPA halts sale of pesticide DCPA due to risks to unborn babies
The EPA has halted the sale of the pesticide DCPA, citing significant risks to fetal development, including impaired brain development and low birthweight. This marks the first time in 40 years the agency has used its emergency authority to ban a pesticide.
Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
Is playing chess a weight-loss hack?
Chess requires players to sit for extended periods of time, but some evidence suggests that this stationary game can actually contribute to burning calories and shedding pounds.
Valley fever: A soil fungus that can kill is on the rise in California
About 80 Californians die every year after contracting Valley fever, a fungal disease that typically affects the lungs. A recent outbreak was traced to a music festival in Kern County.
East Palo Alto youth development center creates job opportunities for local artists
EPACENTER in East Palo Alto, launched a workforce development program for young people 18-25 last year.
Oldest living Rosie the Riveter celebrates 109th birthday
An East Bay family is celebrating their matriarch’s 109th birthday. They say she’s the oldest living Rosie the Riveter, having worked at the Richmond Shipyards during World War II.
Elon Musk says 2nd patient implanted with Neuralink brain chip
Elon Musk shared details about a second patient that has been implanted with his company Neuralink’s cybernetic brain chip.
$15M in grants offered to diverse, small businesses in Oakland
Kaiser Permanente is partnering with organizations in shelling out millions of dollars for Oakland small businesses.
Sunnyvale shelter offers tour as some residents still under quarantine with scabies
A half-dozen residents of the North County Shelter, operated by the Bill Wilson Center, Thursday, continued to be in quarantine at a South Bay motel. This, as Bill Wilson Center executives opened the 6.500-square-foot facility to the media for tours, and a look at cleaning protocols.
Freddie Freeman reveals his 3-year-old son Max is battling rare neurological disorder
Freddie Freeman reveals his 3-year-old son Max is battling a rare neurological disorder called the Guillain-Barré syndrome.
California music festival attendees hospitalized with dangerous fungal infection rapidly spreading across US
Three people have been hospitalized to date, but the state's top health officials said additional cases linked to attendance at the festival are possible.