Deaths linked to Congo’s Ebola outbreak surpass 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread grows
The number of deaths linked to Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, according to the latest government data released on…
Local Halloween traditions canceled amid E. coli investigation in SLO County
More than a dozen people are now part of an investigation into an E. coli outbreak. coli in San Luis Obispo County, with some developing serious complications. The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department released new details Friday about the…
5 Surprising Penile Symptoms That Could Be a Sign of a Serious Illness
When it comes to penis health, most of the attention is focused on being able to rise to the occasion. Erection problems can be more serious than a bad night in bed – including signs of fat buildup in blood vessels, heart disease and high blood…
What women need to know about the new menopause symptom guidelines
For the first time in a dozen years, a leader OB-GYN group has updated its advice on managing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes and other disruptive symptoms that often accompany menopause. Doctors emphasized the importance of hormonal…
New Study Recommends Comprehensive Approach to Women’s Heart Health
“Traditionally, people think of OB/GYN and cardiology as separate fields, but now we’re talking about assessing risk across the lifespan, and that really requires multidisciplinary, longitudinal care and thinking,” said Dr. Molly Siegel, an…
What we know about how alcohol contributes to breast cancer risk
The deeply held idea that a little alcohol is not harmful, and may even be good, for your health has been repeatedly disproven by research on everything from heart disease to dementia to mortality and, yes, certain types of cancer. Alcohol increases the…
I am a researcher in skeletal biology. Here’s what you need to know about bone loss.
A skeleton hanging on a door or sitting in your neighbor’s yard for Halloween looks like a finished structure. But the skeleton of a living body is constantly changing. Around menopause, these changes can lead to bone loss, often without pain or…
Stanislaus County confirms 4 cases of mpox
A potentially dangerous strain of mpox has surfaced in California’s Central Valley, with health officials investigating whether the virus is spreading in the United States. Four recent cases of Clade Impox have been reported in Stanislaus County,…
Another rabid raccoon discovered in Westlake Village
A second rabid raccoon was found in Westlake Village, this one appearing “ill and aggressive,” according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. No residents or pets were exposed, and two people at a construction site who may…
FDA wants vaginal estrogen available over-the-counter for menopause
Updated October 30, 2026, 5:13 p.m. ET Nearly a year after removing the strongest warning label for estrogen products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to make a potentially life-saving hormone treatment available over-the-counter for…