UC Medical Workers Begin 2-Day Strike
University of California medical center workers in San Francisco and several other cities statewide began a two-day strike Tuesday.
13 Insurers To Compete On California Health Exchange
The state's largest health insurers, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente, will be among 13 plans...
Health & ConsumerWatch: Jolie’s Mastectomy Highlights ‘Cancer Gene’
Angelina Jolie revealed on Tuesday that she had a double mastectomy and reconstruction with implants because she carries a gene...
Angelina Jolie’s Preventative Double Mastectomy Decision
Angelina Jolie chose to have a preventative double-mastectomy to lower her chances for cancer. KPIX 5's Cate Cauguiran and CBS...
HealthWatch: Saying ‘No’ To Unnecessary Medical Tests
When it comes to good health, sometimes just saying 'no' to an unnecessary medical tests may be the best course of action.
Local Health News
Judge Rules Workers At UC Medical Centers Can Strike
A judge affirmed on Monday that some workers at the five largest University of California medical centers can go on a planned two-day strike starting Tuesday.
Proposed Ballot Measure Could Subject Doctors To Random Drug, Alcohol Testing
A proposed state ballot measure would require doctors to be randomly subjected to drug and alcohol testing.
NorCal Doctor Reprimanded For Suggesting Oral Sex To Patient
A Sacramento surgeon has been reprimanded by the state medical board for suggesting a patient try oral sex to improve her gag reflex.
UC Davis Researchers Find Swine Flu In Elephant Seals Off California Coast
Swine flu has been detected in elephant seals off the Central California coast.
Mixed Reaction In Bay Area To Lowering DUI Threshold
A proposal released by the National Transportation Safety Board Tuesday to lower the legal blood-alcohol limit to .05 percent was met with mixed reaction in the Bay Area and nationwide.
Google CEO Discloses ‘Rare’ Vocal Cord Problem
Google CEO Larry Page has disclosed a problem with his vocal cords that makes it difficult for him to speak and breathe occasionally, but he says he remains fit enough to keep running the Internet’s most influential company.
WebMD Health News
Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms
Taking antibiotics could relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain, according to a new study.
Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: Q&A
Mutations in certain genes raise the risk of breast cancer by as much as 80 percent, experts say.
Confused By Health Care Marketplaces? Help Is Coming
Under the Affordable Care Act, people and small businesses will be able to purchase insurance through a Marketplace.
Boston Bombing Aftermath: Fear, Empathy, Anger
It’s normal to feel a range of emotions from the terror bombing attack at the Boston Marathon.
