It can be confusing deciphering the different plans. Here is some help ...
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.
Linked to the Costco chicken salad outbreak that sickened at least 19, the FDA announces dozens of recalls. Check this complete list.
Hundreds of hospitals in Calif. were rated by patients on quality of care, with low performers endangering their Medicare reimbursement rate
Join us for a special hike, led by our Hike and Thrive partner, Save Mount Diablo, this Sunday, November 1st.
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.
The public is warned to avoid any interaction with bats and wild animals which could be high-risk for rabies transmission.
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
Are you looking for a new doctor? Here's an opportunity to meet the doctors at the clinic now run by John Muir Health.
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.
Stanford expert explains the causes, onset, progression and treatment of the disease that affects more women than men.
Other states may follow ours - one of strictest in nation - and eliminate philosophical and religious exemptions, Stanford experts say.
The deceased individual was from Nevada County, state health officials said.
Opponents of a new law that bars parents from opting their children out of mandatory vaccines are gathering signatures for a referendum.
The state is reporting more cases this year, and the drought could partially be to blame.
Consumers should not eat recreationally caught or harvested mussels and clams, the agency warns.
Sign-ups are underway, and the first event is June 20. Perfect for first-timers, too!
The service organization is doing its part to help the local charity.
An East Bay Foundation gave the award to First 5 Contra Costa and First 5 Alameda County.
The screenings will be held tonight and include preventative health care measures.
An East Bay psychotherapist says society's negative view of mental illness impacts the treatment that patients and families receive.
The non-native mosquito has been discovered in Alameda County, prompting door-to-door property inspections.
Fighting childhood cancer one cup at a time. This could be a great "giving back" activity for you and your kids!
Anyone handling the chews can get sick.
Health officials are encouraging residents to get vaccinated to prevent another outbreak. What do you think, Livermore?
The campaign’s stated centerpiece will be signage saying “suicide is not the route."
A record number of the neuroinvasive form of the disease that can lead to meningitis or encephalitis was recorded statewide.
Did you run in the race last weekend?
Six Bay Area residents have recently fallen seriously ill from consuming raw milk, health officials said.
The Livermore-based parent company of brands cited in a lawsuit responded to allegations that their wines contain unsafe levels of arsenic.
Check your wine rack--all of these California wines allegedly have dangerous levels of arsenic.
Suit alleges winemakers knowingly sell arsenic-contaminated wines such as Menage a Trois, Sutter Home, Wine Cube, Charles Shaw, and Beringer