State health officials say TRE House magic mushroom gummies, bars and syrup tested positive for illegal psychedelic compounds and should not be eaten.

A UCSF secret‑shopper study found Bay Area budtenders often recommend topicals for pain and edibles for sleep — despite limited clinical evidence. Researchers say more research and training are needed.

Stanford Health Care paused new Medicare telehealth bookings amid the federal shutdown, affecting many Peninsula seniors and prompting scheduling changes.

UCSF is rewriting the city’s hospital map — turning St. Mary’s and Saint Francis into its own. Behind the new names lies a $430M gamble on neighborhood care.

Castro fitness fanatics looking for a place to relax, recover, and recharge could soon have a new option along Market Street.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has opened three new treatment facilities to combat homelessness and addiction, offering 200 beds with services spanning crisis care to long-term recovery housing.

COVID-19 cases in California are seeing an uptick, with wastewater monitoring indicating a resurgence of the virus. Health officials note the presence of new variants and urge continued vigilance and vaccinations.

City Attorney David Chiu and Supervisor Matt Dorsey urge Blue Shield to keep UCSF in-network to prevent healthcare disruption for many San Francisco residents.

San Francisco Mayor Lurie invests $500,000 in a firefighter cancer prevention screening pilot for first responders aged 40+ with at least five years of service to detect cancer early, with plans for long-term sustainability.

Mr. S Leather Co. is sued by Blue Sky Forever for allegedly selling mouth gags with toxic DEHP without required warnings, violating California's Proposition 65.

The Bay Area Air District Board allocated $4 million for air filtration in West Contra Costa County schools to improve air quality and support student health.

New COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 is causing concern in California, where it was first detected by Stanford scientists. The FDA, under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has controversially limited vaccine eligibility, prioritizing high-risk individuals.

A UCSF study in JAMA Cardiology found that both smoked and edible marijuana forms pose significant cardiovascular risks, marked by decreased vascular function comparable to tobacco use.