California Researchers Discover New Info Linked To Alzheimer's Disease
Research out of UCLA has found that a gene not only increases the risk of Alzheimer's Disease, but also damages a person's brain at a young age.
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Research out of UCLA has found that a gene not only increases the risk of Alzheimer's Disease, but also damages a person's brain at a young age.
The state of California is trying to get a head start on implementing an important phase of federal health care reform known as the Health Benefit Exchange.
Hundreds of kids got whooping cough vaccinations at a free clinic at a San Francisco high school on Saturday.
Bay to Breakers organizers are hoping a new zero-tolerance alcohol policy will help usher in a more responsible, sponsor-friendly era.
Dead birds have begun testing positive for West Nile virus in the Bay Area, several weeks ahead of what experts consider the "official" start of the West Nile virus season, in June.
A simple test looks at your DNA and tells you if you may have a health concern, especially if you're stressed out.
Commercials for male erectile dysfunction medication are seen frequently on TV. But a company that makes personal oil designed for women claims they have difficulty buying ad time.
The number of bed bug infestations reported in South Bay homes and hotels nearly doubled in 2010, and county vector control officials said Thursday they expect even more cases this year.
With its asthma rate one of the highest in the state, Alameda County officials are looking to beef up its Asthma Start program.
A nationwide tour stopped at a South Bay high school on Tuesday to discuss growing safety concerns over concussions and head injuries.
Noting that an average of 18 veterans a day commit suicide, a federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to dramatically overhaul its mental health care system.
Millions of Americans have been hit with higher premium prices, but now some may be facing an extra charge by their physican.
The state Senate has approved a bill that would let landlords ban smoking on their properties, including inside rental units.
New technology promises to help patients remember to take their prescription drugs and will warn patients, doctors, even caretakers if doses are missed.
72 million Americans had CT scans last year, a 500 percent increase from just 15 years ago. It's the most common diagnostic test, but it's also one of the least regulated.
