Alameda County Vector Control confirmed a bat found near Palo Verde Common tested positive for rabies; officials say there are no known exposures.

A Utah clinic advertising $399 MRIs highlights why hospital outpatient charges can run into the thousands. Here’s what drives the gap and how patients can shop smarter.

A 19‑year study of more than 20,000 people found reading, puzzles or desk work while seated was linked with a modestly lower dementia risk compared with watching TV. The results suggest small swaps — an hour of TV for a book — could add up over decades.

Nine Californians — including children — were sickened in an E. coli outbreak tied to The Kebab Shop's beef kofta; the chain paused kofta sales and investigators are testing samples.

State health officials say tests found elevated thallium in Brad’s kale and salad snacks; consumers are being told to discard or return affected packages.

A wearable-data study found that just a few minutes of vigorous activity each day — about 15–20 minutes a week — were tied to large drops in several chronic diseases. Experts say intensity matters, but ramp up safely.

A new UC Irvine working paper finds leaving employment before traditional retirement age — especially after layoffs — can be tied to modestly faster cognitive decline. Experts say exercise, learning and social engagement can help protect the brain.

Stanford Blood Center says reserves are critically low and type‑O units are especially scarce. The center and local partners are asking area donors to schedule appointments or visit nearby drives.

A Lancet Psychiatry meta‑analysis finds no meaningful link between common antidepressants used around pregnancy and autism or ADHD after accounting for parental and family factors.

Community leaders and SFDPH gathered at the Main Library to map culturally driven strategies aimed at closing stark overdose disparities affecting Black San Franciscans.

Napa County is monitoring Rohlffs Manor after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease. Initial environmental samples at the complex tested negative as officials continue to investigate.

A global analysis links DEHP and similar phthalates to nearly 2 million premature births and roughly 74,000 newborn deaths in 2018, and U.S. studies point to tens of thousands of domestic cases.

The California Hospital Association sued Anthem Blue Cross, saying a new policy that cuts hospital payments when out‑of‑network doctors provide care is unlawful and risks deeper financial strain.