The CDC is warning people that papaya is behind a new salmonella outbreak has sickened 62 people.
The federal government has updated how it evaluates nursing homes. Here are the ratings for Union City and Fremont.
The Leapfrog Group ranks Kaiser Permanente high for limiting patient injuries, reducing medical errors, preventing infections
The National Prescription Drug Takeback allows those who have medications to discard them safely.
There are major differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.
Mondelez announced a voluntary recall of certain Ritz cracker sandwiches and Ritz Bits in the U.S.
The grants will expand access to nutritious foods, provide more mental health services, and help homeless individuals
Grants aim to raise public understanding of mental health and overall well-being
When it comes to health care costs, Northern Californians are paying considerably more than Southern Californians.
U.S. News and World Report has released its 2017-18 rankings of best hospitals in the country.
The teen was taken to the hospital Tuesday night. (Breaking)
Did you know a mere 3 percent of the U.S. population donates blood? Help save a life, and book your appointment today!
Two-thirds of Americans with Medicare have two or more chronic illnesses, and the program helps work through the challenges.
Check the date and codes, Newark. Just one day is covered by the recall, but that includes more than 35,000 pounds of snacks.
BREAKING: Cases have been reported in California, Oregon, Arizona, Maryland and New Jersey. Four patients have suffered kidney failure.
A GoFundMe account has been set up to benefit Cookie Hassan who has Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Researchers say they contain a toxin that can cause liver damage. (Breaking)
As California announces its first Zika-related birth defects, the CDC provides money to deal with the fallout.
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 Newark residents to help with quitting!
"Fire Up Your Feet" awards money to local schools keeping kids active, supported by Kaiser Permanente
Here's the short list of local residents who ran the marathon. Are your friends, coworkers or neighbors on the roster?
Smallbatch Pets Inc. is recalling Frozen Dog Duckbatch Sliders, distributed in California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado.
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.
In spite of the restaurant where the outbreak began being closed for more than a week, the illness continues to spread.
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.
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.