Millennials, Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study says
A large study by researchers at the American Cancer Society found that Gen Xers and Millennials face a higher risk of developing certain types of cancers.
Tick bite blamed for Kansas man's near-fatal allergic reaction eating BBQ sandwich
"I knew something was wrong when I was in the ER in September of this last year," Brian McCornack told FOX Weather.
Scabies outbreak infects multiple Sunnyvale shelter residents
A scabies outbreak at a Sunnyvale homeless shelter led as many as four residents to undergo treatment for the contagious skin condition. One employee also tested positive for scabies.
The Cutest Richmond Love Story
Meet a couple is in their 80s that don't actually speak the same language, but now they are living their happily ever after.
Tongue-tie in babies may be overdiagnosed and needlessly treated, AAP says
A new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics reveals that tongue-tie may be overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery.
Measles cases surge to triple last year's — with 5 months to go
Approximately 85% of cases this year have been individuals without a Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
Person dies from West Nile Virus in Contra Costa County
The West Nile Virus has reared its head in two heavily populated Bay Area counties, with one county reporting a West Nile virus death last week.
New vapes endanger youth with video games, incentives
Pam Cook talks with research scientist Man Wong, from UC Riverside, about the dangers of new vape products that target teens, could lead to other addictions, and are harmful to the environment. The disposable vapes have video games built in, with incentives for vaping.
Boar’s Head recalls several deli meats over listeria concerns
Boar’s Head recalled over 200,000 pounds of its ready-to-eat deli meat products, including liverwurst, due to listeria concerns, U.S. officials said.
Jennifer Aniston slams JD Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment
Jennifer Aniston is calling out JD Vance for his views regarding women’s bodies and rights.
Newsom issues order for removal of California homeless encampments
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments, according to The Associated Press.
Injured Gaza teen travels to California for prosthetic treatment
A 15-year-old boy from Gaza arrived in California on Tuesday to undergo medical treatment for life-altering injuries he suffered in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19, White House says
The White House noted that Biden's symptoms have resolved without fever, his vital signs, including pulse oximetry, were normal, and his lungs remained clear.
FDA pushes back deadline again to ban formaldehyde in hair products
Chemical hair straighteners or "relaxers" are applied to hair to make it less frizzy or straighter. But most of these products release formaldehyde gas into the air when heated.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to deli meat: Here's what to know
The CDC reported last week that two people died and at least 28 others were hospitalized across 12 states because of a listeria outbreak connected to deli meat.
Thousands walk to remember people who died from AIDS, fundraise for better treatments
The annual AIDS walk has a rich history in San Francisco. It started in 1987 and has raised $96 million since then. Just this year, fundraisers collected nearly $1 million more to benefit multiple Bay Area organizations.
Backpacks with donated supplies filled for thousands of students
The 25th annual Stay-in-School packing event is sending 6,000 fully-stocked backpacks to Oakland Unified students after Saturday's packing party.
2 deaths linked to listeria outbreak, more than 2 dozen hospitalized, CDC says
The listeria outbreak is linked to meat that was sliced at grocery store deli counters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Tuskegee syphilis study whistleblower Peter Buxtun has died
Peter Buxtun, the whistleblower who revealed that the U.S. government allowed hundreds of Black men in rural Alabama to go untreated for syphilis in what became known as the Tuskegee study, has died. He was 86.
Animals in Contra Costa are free to adopt during month of July
Contra Costa Animals Services (CCAS) is providing free adoptions of all animals during the month of July.