Alabama governor signs law banning medication for transgender youth
Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."
Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity — a bill critics have dubbed "Don’t Say Gay."
Fauci expects uptick in COVID-19 cases in coming weeks, another surge in the fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.
Hayward boy's dream to go to Disney comes true - and then some
A Hayward boy with a rare form of cancer who dreamed of going to Disney World will be soon going to the Happiest Place on Earth and fundraising efforts to send him there will also help other children realize their wishes, too.
A Hayward boy with a rare form of cancer who dreamed of going to Disney World will be soon going to the Happiest Place on Earth and fundraising efforts to send him there will also help other children realize their wishes, too.
Zoos move birds indoors as avian flu spreads in North America
Birds can spread the virus through droppings and nasal discharge. Experts say it can be spread through contaminated equipment, clothing, boots and vehicles carrying supplies.
Birds can spread the virus through droppings and nasal discharge. Experts say it can be spread through contaminated equipment, clothing, boots and vehicles carrying supplies.
Nonprofit fundraising to send Hayward boy battling rare cancer to Disney World
A Hayward 4-year-old is in the fight of his life, battling a particularly resistant form of cancer. Now a nonprofit is asking for the public's help to send him on the trip of a lifetime to Disney World.
A Hayward 4-year-old is in the fight of his life, battling a particularly resistant form of cancer. Now a nonprofit is asking for the public's help to send him on the trip of a lifetime to Disney World.
US life expectancy continued to decline in 2021, analysis finds
U.S. life expectancy continued to decline in 2021 following a big drop in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis.
U.S. life expectancy continued to decline in 2021 following a big drop in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis.
COVID-19 booster shot may be effective against omicron BA.2 variant, study shows
The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.
The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.
Appeals court OKs Biden's federal employee COVID-19 vaccine mandate
In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court and ordered dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the mandate.
In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a lower court and ordered dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the mandate.
Tampa man accused of beating wife to death wants out of jail, claims she died from infection
A Tampa man who’s been sitting in jail for nearly a year after allegedly killing his wife will remain behind bars unless he can post his full bond, a judge ruled Thursday.
A Tampa man who’s been sitting in jail for nearly a year after allegedly killing his wife will remain behind bars unless he can post his full bond, a judge ruled Thursday.
Shanghai using robot dogs, drones to issue COVID lockdown commands
People in China’s business capital and most populous city have grown frustrated over the government’s effort to contain a spreading COVID outbreak.
People in China’s business capital and most populous city have grown frustrated over the government’s effort to contain a spreading COVID outbreak.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
Injuries following reported UFO sightings likely caused by 'advanced technology': Former Pentagon official
The UFO expert said it was likely not 'adversarial technology.'
The UFO expert said it was likely not 'adversarial technology.'
COVID spending bill stalls in Senate as GOP, Dems stalemate
A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
Napa doctor admits to selling fake COVID vaccine cards, immunization pills
A naturopathic doctor in the North Bay pleaded guilty on Wednesday for selling fake COVID vaccination cards and homeoprophylaxis immunization pills, the Department of Justice said.
A naturopathic doctor in the North Bay pleaded guilty on Wednesday for selling fake COVID vaccination cards and homeoprophylaxis immunization pills, the Department of Justice said.
Phoenix gym uses Will Smith's now-infamous Oscar slap for motivational poster
A gym in Phoenix is using Will Smith's now-infamous slap of Academy Award host Chris Rock in a motivational poster of sorts.
A gym in Phoenix is using Will Smith's now-infamous slap of Academy Award host Chris Rock in a motivational poster of sorts.
Raw oysters possibly contaminated with norovirus sold in multiple states, including Florida, FDA warns
The FDA is investigating a multi-state norovirus outbreak linked to potentially contaminated raw oysters sold in at least 13 states, including Florida.
The FDA is investigating a multi-state norovirus outbreak linked to potentially contaminated raw oysters sold in at least 13 states, including Florida.
Kamala Harris' communications director tests positive for COVID-19 after close contact with VP
The communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, a day after he attended a ceremony at the White House without a mask.
The communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, a day after he attended a ceremony at the White House without a mask.
After multiple miscarriages, author creates inspiring postcards to help others
Baily Henry says more information is given to patients about pregnancies, Botox and even those buying a car— but little material is handed out to women going through a miscarriage.
Baily Henry says more information is given to patients about pregnancies, Botox and even those buying a car— but little material is handed out to women going through a miscarriage.
Ohio man sustains beer-only diet for Lent, gives up food
This is Dell Hall’s fourth consecutive year sustaining a beer-only diet.
This is Dell Hall’s fourth consecutive year sustaining a beer-only diet.
Lack of sleep linked to more belly fat, study finds
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.
A new study from the Mayo Clinic concludes that a lack of sleep is directly linked to more belly fat. Study participants who slept less ate about 300 calories more per day and gained about 1.1 pounds.