What 3rd case of bird flu with unknown source of infection could mean in fight against disease
A California child was recently confirmed as the third human case of bird flu with a known source of infection. What could ...
"Glimmer of hope": STI surge shows first signs of slowing in decades. What’s behind the trend?
A new treatment for sexually-transmitted diseases seems to be slowing an STI epidemic — but not everyone can get it ...
Experts warn of a ‘quad-demic’ as flu, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus converge in California
After the holiday season and an uptick in travel, California faces a rise in respiratory illnesses, prompting health experts ...
Tri-State Livestock News15h
CDC seeks quicker patient testing for bird flu
CDC seeks quicker patient testing for bird fluBy KIM de BOURBONAlthough it says the risk of bird flu contagion to the public remains low, with no evidence of human-to-human transmission, the Centers ...
Child with conjunctivitis tests positive for H5N1 bird flu sparking pandemic fears as scientists warn ‘clock is ticking’
A CHILD in the US is believed to have tested positive for H5N1, health officials have confirmed. The patient, from San Francisco in California, started with conjunctivitis and a fever before ...
CDC health survey shows impacts of Tijuana sewage crisis on South Bay residents
A CDC survey of residents in South Bay revealed that a majority of those asked have health concerns, symptoms, and quality-of-life issues due to the Tijuana sewage crisis.
What to know about 'quad-demic' of COVID, flu, RSV and norovirus
The U.S. is seeing a "quad-demic" as cases of COVID-19, flu, RSV and norovirus spread at the same time. Experts said this is ...
San Francisco public health director announces resignation
San Francisco's Public Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax is stepping down after spending nearly six years as the city's ...
Smoke from fire at California lithium battery plant raises concerns about air quality
A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California is smoldering after sending plumes of toxic smoke ...
San Francisco Examiner10h
SF sets low for overdose deaths a year after record highs
The record low comes just one year after The City’s deadliest over that timeframe. San Francisco’s 633 overdose deaths in ...
journalgazette13h
Fire at the world's largest battery plant in California forces evacuations
A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California that sent plumes of toxic smoke into the ...
SF Public Press18h
San Francisco Tries to Mitigate Harm of Out-of-State Abortion Bans
Nonprofits and officials are ensuring access to abortions and reproductive health support for locals and those who travel ...