Fired Stanford researcher gets probation for altering cancer data with insults like ‘doctor too stupid’
Naheed Mangi, 70, was sentenced 12 years after her crime of conviction, which involved hacking...
Health Care
Why California workers, businesses are paying more for health insurance
New data shows employer-sponsored health insurance costs in California jumped sharply from 2022 to 2025,...
You finally got a doctor’s appointment. Here’s how to get the most out of it
Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation.
Kaiser labor talks stall, raising fears of another strike
Talks screeched to a halt between Kaiser Permanente and a labor union representing workers.
Chabria: Beneath the rambling, Trump laid out a chilling health care plan
'(The president) wants to fall back on the stunt he loves the most — send...
South Bay nonprofit helps families endure the impossible when their child has cancer
Jacob's Heart, a nonprofit in Watsonville, serves children with cancer and their families.
California part of coalition suing HHS over move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
The department, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., issued a declaration that called treatments like...
South Bay’s Furry Friends brings fuzzy love to South Bay kids, seniors, patients, families, veterans, inmates
Facilitating meaningful contacts between human and beast is central to the mission of Furry Friends.
Opinion: State’s solution for senior health care hides in plain sight
With nearly one in four Californians projected to be over age 60 by 2030, we must invest...
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
The inspector general report suggests that a new mandate in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill...
‘Super flu’ variant is circulating and raising concern. Here’s what to know about it
Detections of this subclade have risen rapidly since August 2025.
Jarvis: The flu is trying to ruin your holiday. Don’t let it.
Anyone starting to feel sick should consider skipping the Christmas or New Year’s gathering.
US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
The approval handed drugmaker Novo Nordisk an edge over rival Eli Lilly.
Letters: Richmond mayor deserves praise for calling out brutality
Also: Championing underdogs | Ability stifled | Deport undocumented. East Bay Times reader letters to...
To find living donors for kidney transplants, a pilot program turns to social networks
The Great Social Experiment pairs patients with "angel advocates."
Worried about health insurance costs? There may be cheaper options — but with trade-offs
Frustrated consumers may have to make sacrifices on coverage to get a price they can...
These are Americans’ biggest priorities for the government in 2026, according to a new poll
A poll finds Americans are more likely to prioritize health care than last year.
Bay Area officials demand answers on ‘unfathomable’ cancellation of $395 million Alameda veterans clinic
With more than 42,000 veterans, Alameda County has the largest number of veterans across any...
Letters: In a campaign, Newsom will have to defend his abysmal record
Also: Menopause care | Repeating errors | Trump's hypocrisy | Lung care. East Bay Times...
New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees
A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the student loan program for...
When measles hit West Texas, school absences soared and it wasn’t just sick kids who were out
The study offers a glimpse at the toll on student learning from measles spreading.
What to know about norovirus as Bay Area holiday gatherings ramp up
The first major mutation of the virus in about 30 years has made it more...
Santa Clara County nurses decry staffing shortages amid hiring freeze, fiscal challenges
The union is calling on the county to end the hiring freeze.
Wish Book: Bay Area health clinic reduces health disparities through free services
Created in 2022, the Healthy Development Community Clinic at San Jose University has served over...
U.S. is spending big on child mental health, addiction treatment, study says
Access to mental health and addiction treatment has improved for kids and teens nationally, but...
Letters: Alameda County DA should have one standard of justice
Also: Coal terminal | Health history | Affording ACA | South America gambit. East Bay...
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital recognized for maternity care
U.S. News & World Report awards ‘high performing’ designation.
She unknowingly became addicted to fentanyl as a teenager. A first-in-the-nation program for Santa Clara County youth helped her get sober.
Other hospitals across the country have modeled their own youth opioid treatment programs after the...
‘California’ brand insulin is hitting the market
California is making big moves to pull down the price of insulin.
South Carolina measles quarantine soars beyond 300 people
Six of the 11 schools affected reported immunization levels in the low 80s.
Chabria: Is RFK Jr. better on women’s health than Newsom? We’re about to find out
'How much power should insurance companies have to deny care that a doctor deems reasonable?'
Senate rejects renewal of Obamacare subsidies amid looming spike in premiums
The failure of the dueling partisan plans all but guarantees the expiration of enhanced Affordable...
Opinion: The life-and-death stakes of the debate over Affordable Care Act subsidies
A substantial body of research shows a clear relationship between lack of comprehensive coverage and...
Avid runner’s stroke blamed on his energy drink habit
Each day he drank eight "highly potent" energy drinks to stay alert for his job.
8 Northern California Kaiser hospitals earn ‘Best Maternity’ ranking
Last year, nearly 40,000 babies were delivered within Kaiser Permanente Northern California hospitals.
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...
Medicaid work rules exempt the ‘medically frail.’ Deciding who qualifies is tricky
Lacking sufficient federal guidance, states are wrestling with how to define medical frailty.
More people crowdfunded for essential needs like food and housing in 2025, according to GoFundMe
The “Year in Help” report also shows that “monthly bills” were the second fastest-growing category...
Pregnant immigrants held for months in detention despite rules against it
The ACLU documented more than a dozen cases of pregnant women housed without proper care.
Bullets in Luigi Mangione’s bag convinced police that he was UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect
The discovery of the bullets was recounted in court Monday.
How will child vaccine rollback impact Bay Area families?
The Bay Area has high rates of hepatitis B, a viral infection that is preventable...
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,...
East Bay health care executive charged with fraud arrested at SFO boarding flight to Nigeria
The executive is accused of defrauding a federal veterans program of $7 million.
CDC again delays vote on hepatitis vaccine, will revisit Friday
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said, without strong evidence, that the hepatitis B shot for...
Where the blame will fall if ACA subsidies expire, according to a new poll
Thursday's poll finds marketplace enrollees overwhelmingly support an extension of subsidies.
Eric Dane talks about living with ALS, grateful to be working
Actor Eric Dane got real about what it’s like to live with ALS on Tuesday...
A single shot of HPV vaccine may be enough to fight cervical cancer, study finds
A single HPV shot provided about 97% protection, similar to two doses.
Scromiting due to marijuana use is on the rise. It’s as bad as it sounds.
Many of those affected by cannabis hyperemesis syndrome feel compelled to take a really hot...
Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities
Each instance highlights the long-standing and rising disparities in health outcomes for Black women.
San Francisco sues 10 food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods
The lawsuit argues that ultraprocessed food from the likes of Coca-Cola and Nestle are responsible...
Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos fraudster, argues damning evidence against her was ‘false claim’
Holmes' attack on evidence that led to her conviction comes amid an apparent campaign to...
Supreme Court likely to rule in favor of abortion opponents in challenge to state investigation
A faith-based center is challenging an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions.
South Bay cardiologist disciplined for sexual misconduct involving patient
Dr. Mohammed Habeeb Ahmed had his license temporarily revoked and is on probation with the...
UC Santa Cruz study shows developing brains have inherent structure
In a groundbreaking study, UC Santa Cruz researchers have shown that developing brain tissue exhibits...
Crucial hearing on tap in alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione case over use of manifesto, other evidence
Luigi Mangione and his lawyers are is gearing up for marathon court hearings starting Monday...
Trump administration science assault slams major Bay Area economic engine, threatens ‘amazing innovations’
Investors and young scientists are pulling back from biotech, amid broader attacks on science under...
Kaiser Northern California honored with top marks for quality
The latest honor comes from the Center for Data Insights and Innovation, which awarded Kaiser’s...
40-day sentence after 2 Peninsula care home deaths from toxic fluid served as juice
The employee left cleaning fluid in a pitcher on the kitchen counter, prosecutors said.
Higher gun ownership rates lead to more gun homicides of pregnant women, new study says
Homicide is a leading cause of maternal death, with firearms involved in most killings.
Bay Area Affordable Care Act policyholders brace for price hikes
Premiums will double for people who buy insurance through Covered California
RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC’s new guidance on vaccines and autism
The updated website comes as Kennedy has taken other steps as health secretary that sow...
FDA’s plan to boost biosimilar drugs could stall at the patent office
Biosimilars are essentially generic versions of biologics which are made from living organisms.
What to know about the impacts Medicaid cuts are having on rural health care
Officials warn that more rural hospitals could close, affecting access to health care.
Letters: Turning Point fracas at Cal bodes ill for free speech
Also: Clean air | Safety at stake | Third term | Maritime killings | Health...
Sutter Health taking ‘big swing’ on ultramodern Bay Area hospital
The Santa Clara endeavors represent a $2.8 billion investment, the largest ever undertaken by the...
Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patients
The drugmaker said it has started selling higher doses of the injectable treatment for $349...
24,000 nurses with California Nurses Association reach deal with UC
Negotiators with the University of California and the California Nurses Association said they reached a...
How to beat the winter blues — aka Seasonal Affective Disorder
With decorations, presents, feasts and family gatherings, this is one of the most festive times...
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.
Luigi Mangione’s attorneys question damning statement tied to accused CEO shooter’s mom
Luigi Mangione's attorney claims she hasn't received anything from Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg's office to...
Measure B appears to hold commanding lead in latest election results
Measure B is expected to generate $13 million annually over the next 12 years for...
As health companies get bigger, so do the bills. It’s unclear if Trump’s team will intervene
These new deals are “mutually enforced monopolization.”
Researchers try bold new approach in a race to better treat autoimmune diseases
The new approaches are highly experimental and largely restricted to patients out of other options.
The trend of unproven peptides is spreading through influencers and RFK Jr. allies
The peptides being promoted by influencers, celebrities and wellness gurus are different: Many have never...
Man believed to be first person to die from meat allergy caused by tick bite
A 47-year-old man from New Jersey is believed to be the first person to die from...
Simone Biles details the 3 plastic surgeries she’s undergone
Simone Biles is opening up about going under the knife three times, and why she...
So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Here are six things to know if that happens to you.
Santa Clara County files suit against in-home care business for alleged wage theft
The business is also accused of identity theft for allegedly confiscating a passport and bank...
As infant botulism outbreak expands, ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold across US
At least 15 babies in 12 states have been sickened in the outbreak since August, with...
An emerging shutdown deal doesn’t extend expiring health subsidies. Here’s what could happen to them
A legislative package that appears on track to end the longest government shutdown in U.S....
FDA removes long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs
Many doctors — and pharmaceutical companies — have called for removing or revising the label,...
At The Hollow in Florida, the ‘medical freedom’ movement finds its base camp
MAGA and MAHA are happily married in Florida.
These 8 Democrats voted with Republicans on the government shutdown deal. Here’s how they explain it
Their decision Sunday night was labeled a “betrayal” and “pathetic” by some of the most...
Bay Area end-of-life doula shares ‘What Matters Most’ in new book
Diane Button was just 15 years old when she started volunteering — then working —...
Program aims to help East Bay residents navigate health care system and save lives
Contra Costa County effort seeks to lessen burden on emergency services.
What’s in the legislation to end the federal government shutdown
What’s in and out of the bipartisan deal drew sharp criticism and leaves few senators...
Infant botulism in California and 9 other states linked to formula being recalled
ByHeart Inc. agreed to begin recalling two lots of the company’s Whole Nutrition Infant Formula,...
Organ donors: Why California has one of the lowest registration percentages
Although 90% of U.S. adults support organ donation, only 60% are actually signed up as...
Newsom’s CARE Court helping fewer than expected in Bay Area
Some families are frustrated with the program's limitations in mandating mental health treatment.
Oakland LGBTQ center reduces services, seeks new funding after losing federal grants over its DEI focus
The Oakland LGBTQ center said it was told it would not receive funding because it...
Santa Rosa man uses CPR to help save wife’s life after cardiac arrest: ‘A freaking hero’
Sheryl O'Loughlin's heart attack was out of the blue. The CPR administered by her husband...
86,000 University of California workers to strike statewide Nov. 17-18
The three bargaining unions involved in the strike said the Oakland-based UC system has failed...
Singer Sam Smith reveals he got liposuction at 13
"I had surgery on my chest when I was 13 years old because I had...
Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan shift bulk of philanthropy to science, focusing on AI and biology to curb disease
The billionaire couple is shifting the bulk of their philanthropic resources to Biohub, the pair’s...
Bay Area fire department engineer dies at 41 from job-related cancer
The Fairfield Fire Department announced that retired Fairfield Fire Engineer Chris Bell died at the...
3-year-old South Bay boy recovering from burns after fire pit explosion
“I don’t wish this on anybody, even my worst enemy,” said Omar Reynoso, the boy's...
As Santa Clara County’s Measure A looks like it will prevail, county officials are still bracing for health care cuts
The revenue from Measure A is projected to fill one-third of the funding gap as...
San Jose approves moratorium on new tobacco retailers, bans sale of nitrous oxide at smoke shops
The San Jose City Council has approved a pair of policy reforms – a temporary...
6 dead, 25 hospitalized in listeria outbreak linked to prepared pasta meals
Six people have been confirmed dead and 25 others have been hospitalized due to a...
Alameda County’s Measure B leading in early results
Early results show about 64% of voters in favor of approving Measure B.