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Parasitic outbreak in North Carolina traced to undercooked bear meat, CDC says
Ten people likely suffered from trichinellosis, a rare parasitic disease linked to wild game meat, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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What to know about whooping cough
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection that can be fatal in infants. Here’s what you need to know.
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Whooping cough cases surge in California, US
Health officials are sounding the alarm over a whooping cough outbreak. The CDC says cases of the respiratory illness have surged to pre-pandemic levels this year. Dr. Peter Chin Hong discusses care and prevention.
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Halloween treats have some on edge over food allergies
Halloween is just a few weeks away, and some families are worrying about how to keep their kids safe from potentially deadly food allergies. A Bay Area mom and co-fouder of Latitude Food Allergy Care has more.
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Watch: Fifth annual Walking in Life luncheon
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this weekend the Healing Institute will be holding it’s fifth annual Walking in Life fashion event and luncheon.
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Watch: Tech exec shares his struggles with mental health
Many people struggle with mental health and finding balance, even high-profile tech executives. One Fortune 500 exec and author, Eddie Garcia, shares his personal struggles with mental health.
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Little known impact of menopause: Oral health
Hot flashes and night sweats are among the most infamous menopause symptoms. But did you know it also impacts women’s oral health? Experts say menopause can lead to gum disease, toothaches and even tooth loss.
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Former E! News host recalls the ‘whiplash' of rare, aggressive breast cancer diagnosis at 43
After a routine mammogram in late 2022, Kristina Guerrero received a call for follow-up tests because doctors thought they spotted a cyst in her breast. She did not have a family history of breast cancer, so she suspected the mass was scar tissue from a previous surgery.
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Is bird flu spreading in people? Without blood test results, officials can't say.
Antibody blood test results expected later this month may help answer a crucial question: Is there human-to-human transmission of the bird flu?
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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.