Aldon Smith's Brain To Be Examined For CTE After His Death At Age 36

Smith died Saturday hours after delivering pizzas to a homeless charity in the San Francisco Bay area.

Highly Contagious Human Parvovirus Detected In SF: What To Know

Health officials emphasize preventative steps as the seasonal outbreak peaks across California cities.

Outbreaks Of Highly Contagious Disease Reach Record High In CA

The rate of infections in California continues to outpace national trends, affecting more native-born residents than in the past.

Mpox Cases Soar In CA As Rare Strain Detected For First Time In San Francisco

Health officials are urging Californians to get vaccinated for mpox.

Highly Contagious Stomach Virus Surging In CA As Vaccination Rates Decline

Symptoms can include frequent vomiting, watery diarrhea and fever, and may last several days or a week.

Thousands Of Kaiser Nurses Set To Strike In NorCal Wednesday

Nurses will join mental health workers on strike, citing concerns over AI and patient care.

CA Hit Hard With Little-Known Respiratory Virus

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been detected in high concentrations in the Bay Area and Southern California.

Health Officials Release Assessment Of San Francisco Tuberculosis Outbreak

Hundreds of people tested positive for tuberculosis during the outbreak.

Northern California County Reports Measles Outbreak With 8 Cases

Shasta County Health and Human Services officials say all seven new cases involve close contacts of that person.

Tuberculosis Outbreak At Bay Area School Prompts Class Cancellations: Report

The school is preparing to shift to a "modified instruction," according to a report from KRON4.

First Flu Deaths Of Season Reported In SF As Cases Surge in California

This season's flu has been driven by the new "subclade K" mutation.

Measles At 33-Year High: See Risk Level In SF County

Large swaths of the U.S. are at an increased risk of contracting the highly contagious disease, according to a new study.

UC San Francisco Doctor Says Flu Cases Likely To Keep Rising Due To Holiday Gatherings

Health officials said there has been a sharp rise in cases across the country, and that includes the Bay Area.

Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In San Francisco

Start the year feeling stronger & more balanced with a look at local spots offering everything from energizing workouts to calming escapes.

San Francisco Waymo Passenger Gives Birth Inside Self-Driving Vehicle

Waymo said the rider, baby and vehicle all made it to their destination, UCSF, safely, ahead of emergency services.

FDA Warns Consumers About 19 Cookware Products That Could Leach Lead Into Your Food. Here's The List.

"Do not donate or refurbish this cookware," the agency noted.

Norovirus Cases Rise Ahead Of Holiday Season, CDC Data Shows

Norovirus cases have risen in the United States in recent weeks, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Popular Deli Brand Recalling Cheese In CA Over Listeria Risk Just Before Thanksgiving

The listeria bacteria can cause very serious, life-threatening infections, officials said.

CVS Health offering whooping cough vaccine to California residents

Residents can receive a pertussis vaccine at MinuteClinic and CVS Pharmacy locations across the state

San Francisco Neighborhood Frustrated With U.S. Navy Over Delay In Radiation Levels Report

Navy officials said they found small amounts of plutonium-239 in a heavy metal sample, with more testing necessary to confirm the findings.

Bay Area Scientist Wins Nobel Prize For Contributions To Medicine

The scientist was among two others who won for their discoveries related to the immune system, the Nobel Prize Foundation said Monday.

This Bay Area City Ranks #1 In 'Healthiest Cities' Report

In WalletHub's annual "Healthiest Cities" report, one Bay Area city came in first place, while three East Bay cities made the top-30 list.

Contra Costa County Approves Ban On Junk Food In Supermarket Checkout Aisles

Contra Costa County has become the first county in the U.S. to ban junk food in supermarket checkout lanes.

NorCal Sees Rise In Exposure To Tick-Borne Bacteria

Dog owners in the Golden State are being urged to learn about a lesser-known disease spread by ticks that has skyrocketed in recent years.

The North Face Climb Festival Is Coming To The Bay Area For The First Time

The festival will feature athletes from North Face including Alex Honnold.

Bay Area Garbage Collection Workers Stop Pickups In Solidarity With Stockton Strike

"We put our garbage out today thinking they were going to pick it up, but they went on strike in support of Stockton," said Villareal.

Bay Area Family Shares Frustrations After FDA Rejects Drug For Ultra-Rare Barth Syndrome

"He has severe heart failure, and at the hospital, he was on intravenous medications to help his heart pump," Mom Megan Branagh said.

"Forever Chemicals" Found In Fish Caught In San Francisco Bay, Report Warns

Research and testing of fish began in 2009, and a revised study was published in the American Chemical Society this past March.

UC San Francisco's Psilocybin Therapy Shows Promise For Parkinson's Patients

He's able to do the things that make him happy, like woodworking, despite living with Parkinson's Disease.

Fresh & Ready Foods Recalls Products After Listeria Sickens 10 People In California, Nevada

The FDA says the 10 people who fell ill were in California and Nevada, and required hospitalization.

San Francisco Researcher Honored With Breakthrough Prize

"This work opens the possibility...for the development of a vaccine...that could effectively prevent MS (multiple sclerosis) altogether."

Spring Allergy Season is Here: How to Manage Your Symptoms Effectively

CVS Pharmacy shares tips on staying ahead of symptoms to enjoy the season

Cancer-Causing Radiation Levels Detected At Bay Area Park: Report

"There is no safe level": Authorities are at odds as to whether Albany Bulb's radiation levels are safe as an investigation continues.

Experimental SF Program Uses Meals To Help Dementia Patients Unlock Memories

Most dinner parties are about creating fond memories. For 87-year old Arthur Shostak, this particular night is about retrieving them.

Penguin Undergoes First-Of-Its-Kind Ankle Surgery At California Academy Of Sciences

The academy said in a statement Monday the injury is common for penguins. What's also common has been failed attempts at repair.

Excessive Heat Warning Extends Into Weekend As Late Heat Wave Scorches Bay Area

The National Weather Service announced Thursday afternoon that the warning remains in effect for the North Bay interior and coastal ranges.

Cautious Optimism In San Francisco As New Cases Of HIV In Latinos Decrease

“It could help us shape, pivot, and grow our programs in a way that makes them as effective as possible.”

Free $20 Amazon Gift Cards Offered For Blood Donations

The American Red Cross is offering the gift cards through August to address a nationwide blood shortage.

St. Mary's, Saint Francis Hospitals Join UCSF Health System

The organization will make an immediate investment of $100 million.

COVID Outbreak At San Francisco County Jail Sickens Dozens Of Inmates

According to authorities, 3.3% of the county jail population tested positive for the virus on Tuesday.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.