The increase is compared to the same period in 2017.
Cancer, and treatment for cancer, can change your energy levels, appearance, sleep and more. Read about local classes designed to help!
The nonprofit group Leapfrog has released its hospital safety grades. Here's why Eden Medical Center scored so highly.
More than 200 people under the age of 64 died from the flu in California.
The rankings from Healthgrades evaluates the top 100 hospitals in America.
Patients in our area are counting on you! Donate Sept 10th in Castro Valley and save a life!
Free workshop on 2/27 will explore the link between inflammation and cancer and how you can live an Anti-Cancer Life!
Symptoms of pesticide poisoning include sweating, headache, weakness, nausea, vomiting, hypersalivation, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
To complete the 2018 Trails Challenge, participants need to hike a marathon’s length of trails or at least five of the 20 designated hikes.
The USDA confirmed that tests last week turned up Listeria. (Breaking)
The fatigue that accompanies cancer is real. A Free Workshop will teach self-care strategies to reduce cancer-related fatigue.
Are we worried about sunburn in the Golden State? Weight loss? No, you may be surprised by what your neighbors are asking.
First indication of West Nile virus in Alameda County for 2017.
Temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees in many East Bay Regional Park District areas.Note the tips for coping with the hot weather.
Check the date and codes, Castro Valley. Just one day is covered by the recall, but that includes more than 35,000 pounds of snacks.
There will be a special meeting at the Castro Valley Library to accept public comments.
Castro Valley: "New research shows that a driver who has slept less than five hours has a crash risk comparable to someone driving drunk"
The generous $4 million dollar mystery donation was gifted to the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center.
Reminder: empty standing water around your home following the weekend storms.
The Red Cross currently has an urgent need for blood donations. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs a transfusion.
Medicare and Medicaid programs are available for Castro Valley residents to help with quitting!
One local resident ran Monday's marathon. Is she your friend, coworker or neighbor?
Has the Flint, Michigan water crisis -- with dangerous levels of lead -- put you on edge about what comes out of the tap? Local test results
New study by Stanford biologists holds the promise of a more effective treatment for drug addiction.
Goal is to walk 150 minutes per week through June 5. (Contest actually began Sunday, so we need to get a move on.)
During the winter months, inclement winter weather and seasonal illnesses can keep regular donors from giving blood.
Dr. Hwang tells the Patch about his dental philosophy and his favorite part about the Tri-Valley community.
My Dance Addiction Fitness Group is offering a free BollyX class on Tuesday, January 12 at Bella Dance Academy in San Ramon from 10-10:50am!
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Cold, flu, pneumonia--many of the symptoms blur together. But pneumonia can quickly turn deadly--here’s when to call the doctor.
Hundreds of hospitals in Calif. were rated by patients on quality of care, with low performers endangering their Medicare reimbursement rate
Health officials say they expect to see more secondary cases of people becoming infected from contact with someone who ate at the eatery.
The open enrollment period began Oct.15. Recipients have until early December to make changes in coverage.
Anti-vaxxers submit petition signatures to State; claim it's not about vaccinations but "fundamental freedom" to make informed choices.
And calculate for yourself using a handy tool.
The Breathmobile is a mobile asthma clinic that visits schools and other sites to offer free preventive asthma services.
Can you recognize a heat emergency? We're under a Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service, meaning that it's dangerously hot.
A National Weather Service Heat Advisory now in effect
More than 2 million pounds may have inaccurate "Best When Used By" dates.
As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.