Trump nominates Dr. Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Donald Trump says he is nominating TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Health officials say to avoid these LA County beaches due to bacteria levels
The health department said people should avoid swimming, surfing or playing in ocean waters at seven local beaches due to high bacteria levels.
Paul Teal, 'One Tree Hill' actor, dead at 35
Actor Paul Teal, who starred on the hit show “One Tree Hill", has died at the age of 35.
Is it flu or COVID? At-home tests can now tell you
While symptoms of the flu and COVID are similar, the viruses that cause each illness are different. New tests this winter season can tell you at home what you’re sick with.
Grimmway Farms carrot recall: See list of impacted products
A multi-state E. coli outbreak has been linked to recalled organic whole carrots and baby carrots sold under several brands like Trader Joe’s, 365 and more.
Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots sold in multiple states including California
Whole and baby carrots from Grimmway Farms in California were sold under multiple brand names at major retailers including Sprouts, Target, Trader Joe's, and Walmart.
New strain of mpox reported in California, believed to be 1st confirmed case in US
The first case of a new strain of mpox in the United States has been reported in San Mateo County, officials said Saturday.
Is beef tallow healthier than seed oils? Unpacking RFK Jr.'s views
President-elect Trump’s HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stirred a debate over cooking oils, claiming beef tallow is a healthier option than seed oils like canola. Experts weigh in.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
E.coli cases linked to McDonald's climbs to 104
A multistate E. coli outbreak linked to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has affected at least 104 people in 14 states, with 34 hospitalized, according to the CDC.
Nearly half of Americans say debt is affecting their health: Study
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
'Full House' actor Dave Coulier diagnosed with 'very aggressive' cancer
Dave Coulier, the actor best known for his role as Uncle Joey in "Full House," has announced he has stage 3 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
101-year-old Bay Area veteran is a TikTok star, giving a new generation perspective on history
At age 101, Martinez resident Jake Larson has lived many lives. The World War II veteran has become a viral TikTok sensation, telling his stories to a new generation.
James Van Der Beek mistook cancer symptoms for problems with his diet
The 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' actor, 47, has been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Bird flu infects more farmworkers than previously known, CDC says
Following a CDC study showing bird flu exposure among dairy workers, health officials recommend increased testing and preventative measures for farmworkers, even if they show no symptoms, to prevent virus spread and mutation.