Bay Area The loneliness of remote work: Older adults most affected by the loss of social networks By Donna Alvarado | Bay City News | January 18, 2025 Loneliness is linked to a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, dementia, high cholesterol, diabetes and other health problems.
Food & Drink Where are all the eggs? Bird flu’s spread not the only culprit in crisis of global proportions By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | January 17, 2025 Consumers have seen prices continue to climb this month as a global bird flu crisis spreads, leaving many markets depleted.
hospital Presumptive bird flu case identified in San Francisco child who has since recovered By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | January 13, 2025 The bird flu virus was detected the week of Nov. 24, 2024 in batches of Raw Farm cream top whole raw milk.
Health Matters California almost legalized psychedelics. Now, supporters are looking for a good test case By Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters | January 3, 2025 Psychedelics remain illegal at the federal level, but voters in two states have authorized them for certain uses and several California cities have passed measures decriminalizing them.
California San Joaquin County at center of bird flu crisis with over 627,800 egg-laying hens infected By Chris Woodyard, Stocktonia | Local News Matters | January 1, 2025 The outbreak has hit California hardest, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency.
COVID-19 SF’s first flu death of season prompts health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 16, 2024 People should get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV, get tested and stay home if they feel sick.
health Resources are expanding for older adults on their own By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | December 9, 2024 Aging alone, without a spouse, a partner, or children, requires careful planning. New programs for this growing population offer much-needed help.
Health Matters Homebound seniors living alone often slip through health system’s cracks By Judith Graham | KFF Health News | December 2, 2024 There is a large population of older adults with physical problems that prevent them from leaving home.
COVID-19 Mounting research shows COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including lower IQ scores By Ziyad Al-Aly, for The Conversation | Local News Matters | November 28, 2024 Research shows that even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven years of brain aging.
Around Town Local with Lisa | Help for the Holidays By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | GrubbCo | November 26, 2024 [SPONSORED VIDEO] For many, the holidays are an extremely difficult time, especially during an election year.