How a rare drug made from California scientists’ blood saves babies from botulism
The botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart formula has sickened at least 39 babies across in...
Medicine
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
A loud chorus of medical and public health leaders decried the actions of the panel,...
Stanford researchers link lupus to common virus in ‘breakthrough’ study
More than a million Americans suffer with lupus. Researchers think they've finally found the cause.
James Watson dies at 97; co-discoverer of DNA’s double-helix shape helped revolutionize scientific research
The breakthrough turned the Nobel Prize-winning biologist into a hallowed figure in the world of...
Opinion: California universities broke the silence of ALS with federal funds — now at risk
The national government grants, which advanced medical breakthroughs at state's academic centers, are under threat.
FDA says drugmakers have recalled a blood pressure medicine tainted with a cancer-causing chemical
Doctors prescribe prazosin, which relaxes blood vessels, to help lower blood pressure. It also is...
Can a weight loss and diabetes drug treat long COVID?
New Scripps Research trial will explore the effects of Lilly's GLP-1 drug on reducing the...
How leaders of the MAHA movement benefit from anti-science advocacy and promise profits to industry
Whether by advancing their careers or selling more products, these leaders are finding ways to...
Gov. Newsom unveils $11 state insulin for Californians: ‘We took matters into our own hands’
Lawmakers have focused on the high cost of diabetes drugs. The announcement will make state-branded...
Saratoga High alumni couple celebrate first year of specialty vet practice
Apex Veterinary Specialists strive to provide stress-free environment for patients and their owners.
Louisiana issues a warrant to arrest California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills
It's the second known criminal case of its type from the state.
Trump’s unfounded claims heap new stress on household brand name Tylenol
The latest blow could invite more litigation and prompt customers to switch to alternatives.
Kennedy’s anti-vaccine strategy risks forcing shots off market, manufacturers warn
Kennedy has been laying groundwork to restrict availability of widely used immunizations.
Will life insurance pay? Does God approve? Burning questions about Medical Aid in Dying
Assisted suicide has been the law of the land since 2016, but is set to...
New missions for GLP-1 drugs: Treating alcoholism and smoking?
Studies have found that semaglutide, the chemical in Ozempic, reduced alcohol intake, binge drinking and...
It’s now possible to give yourself a flu vaccine at home
AstraZeneca’s FluMist, the only nasal spray flu vaccine in the US that has been approved...
Costco won’t sell abortion pill mifepristone as religious investors declare win
Costco said in a statement that it hasn’t seen consumer demand for the pill, and...
Three new senior centers aim to support the East Bay’s aging and vulnerable
Beyond the individual care provided to each participant, programs like PACE can bring peace of...
Baby born from embryo that had been frozen more than 30 years
A baby boy born to an Ohio couple developed from an embryo that had been...
New Stanford study could help doctors address diabetes, prediabetes
Scientists are gaining more understanding of diabetes and prediabetes by combining genomics with continuous glucose...
Californians might never know if their doctor is an addict if bill passes
Assembly Bill 408 would keep details about addicted doctors under wraps as long as those...
Stanford researchers develop new tool to measure biological age
The tool, built by a team led by Stanford's Tony Wyss-Coray, uses a single vial...