Health

An Olympic gold medalist and a founding Peloton instructor are raising awareness about an eye condition which threatens the vision of women at five time the rate of men.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a dark view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The three big respiratory viruses that surge during this time of the year are mostly low in California and nationwide.

The three big respiratory viruses that surge during this time of the year are mostly low in California and nationwide. Kris Sanchez reports.

Contrary to many predictions, abortions did not decline nationally after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. Here’s what’s behind the trend.

Weldon served 14 years in Congress, where he was an outspoken critic of the CDC and its vaccine program.

Food safety experts say safely serving a holiday feast takes planning and know-how. Outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December.

A new small study suggests that hot water can help muscles repair themselves and become stronger.

The CDC said twin infants in California died, but only one of the two deaths has been linked to the outbreak. Yu Shang Food has recalled products that may be contaminated.

Paul Simon visited the Bay Area not to perform but to get answers and guidance about his hearing loss. Simon met with doctors and scientists at Stanford to learn more about the latest in hearing research. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke with Dr. Konstantina Stankovic, a neurosurgeon and professor at Stanford Medicine, to learn more about Simon’s...

There is growing concern among some public health officials around the country that vaccine misinformation is growing. Robert Handa reports.

There is growing concern among some public health officials around the country that vaccine misinformation is growing.

The study also suggests going for a run before work won’t make up for sitting at your desk all day.

“This is every parent’s very worst fear and a nightmare that no one should have to endure,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after the death of 19-year-old Bianca Jones.

November is dedicated to raising awareness of men’s health issues such as mental health and suicide prevention, prostate and testicular cancer. California live correspondent, Lawrence Zarian, sat down with testicular cancer survivor Nic Wilson who’s encouraging men to self-check themselves.

There’s an opportunity for “Friends” fans to celebrate the iconic show’s 30th anniversary while also helping out the American Red Cross. Here’s what to know about the “Friendsgiving” blood drive.

As we gather indoors this Thanksgiving, a reminder from doctors to consider getting the latest COVID vaccine. The CDC recommends everyone over 6 months get the shot.

The hottest ticket in town is also the coldest. “Coffee and Chill” is a wellness community that celebrates with caffeine and cold plunges. California Live Correspondent Paul Costabile dives in to see what’s so cool about this wellness event.

Caroline Kennedy, the U.S. ambassador to Australia, bashed her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week over his views on vaccinations, calling them “dangerous.”

When Marisa Christie arrived at the hospital for a planned C-section to deliver her triplets everything seemed to be going smoothly. But soon after giving birth, something unusual happened.  “The doctors had pulled all three (babies) out. Actually, they were resting them on my stomach to do a delayed cord clamping,” Christie, 30, of Tomball, Texas, tells TODAY.com. “My...