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Beats for Boobs returns to SF during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a research fundraising effort that also doubles as a big party returns to San Francisco after a six-year hiatus. Beats for Boobs last held its annual event in 2018.
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US school-entry vaccination rates fall as exemptions keep rising
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high.
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Watch: Expert discusses need for infants' protection against RSV
From now through the end of October, the CDC recommends infants get protected from the respiratory virus known as RSV. Dr. Juanita Mora of the American Lung Association tells NBC Bay Area more about the threat of the virus.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: TV Personality Samantha Harris shares her multi-year journey & tips to advocate for your health
California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with TV host, author and health coach Samantha Harris during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Harris shares her multi-year health journey and lessons learned along the way.
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Breast cancer rates among young women on the rise
A new report says breast cancer has become more common in women under the age of 50.
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Breast cancer rising among younger women and Asian Americans, report finds
Even as breast cancer mortality falls, breast cancer diagnoses are rising, especially among younger women and Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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Watch: Super donors discuss the importance of and need for plasma
Oct. 7-11 is International Plasma Awareness Week, and as the demand for plasma rises, NBC Bay Area spoke to two super-donors about what it means to them to donate so much and so often.
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1 in 3 Gen Z men turn to social media for health advice: Here's how to spot medical misinformation online
One out of 3 Gen Z men in the U.S. are turning to social media for their health information, according to a recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic.
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FDA approves Bristol Myers Squibb's schizophrenia drug, the first new type of treatment in decades
The twice-daily pill, Cobenfy, is a badly needed new treatment option for the nearly 3 million adults in the U.S. living with schizophrenia.
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Watch: Obesity rates on the rise across the US
Obesity rates are rising across the nation, and according to one advocacy group, what we put on the table for dinner is just one factor.
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What to know about Parkinson's disease after Brett Favre's announcement
Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. Here’s what more to know about the disease.
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What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system that weakens nerve cells and leads to symptoms, including problems with movement, tremor, stiffness and impaired balance.
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Iron deficiency in adults may be more common than thought, study finds
A new study found that nearly one third of Americans may have an undiagnosed iron deficiency. Here’s how to address the issue.
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Watch: Breaking down the blood test indicating an infant's risk for SIDS
A blood test at birth could eventually identify babies who are at an increased risk of SIDS. Researchers at UC San Francisco are diving deeper into the possibility.
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Watch: Expert discusses use of Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss
As the CEO of the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy faces a Senate committee Tuesday over the high costs of prescription drugs, one Bay Area expert says there are healthier alternatives for weight loss.
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FDA approves first at-home nasal spray flu vaccine
The first flu vaccine that people can give to themselves at home will be a nasal spray called FluMist. It will still require a prescription, but it can be ordered directly from an online pharmacy.
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Jill Biden reveals $500 million plan that focuses on women's health
First lady Jill Biden is unveiling a new set of actions to address health inequities faced by women in the United States.
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How to order free COVID-19 tests as a new round becomes available this month
Americans will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests free of charge starting later this month. Here’s how you can order.
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US will let more people take methadone at home
The first big update to U.S. methadone regulations in 20 years is poised to expand access to the life-saving drug starting next month. But experts say the changes could fall flat if states and methadone clinics fail to act.
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Two or three cups of coffee a day is linked to a lower risk of heart and metabolic disease
Drinking several cups of caffeinated coffee or tea a day may protect against Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke.