Just days after Gov. Brown announced California’s first-ever mandatory water cuts in response to the drought, hundreds gathered at the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County’s Spring Garden Market.
Drought-tolerant plants star at spring garden market Read More »
Nearly 800 people were stricken by West Nile Virus in 2014 and the ongoing drought is likely to mean high numbers of people will contract the virus this year as well.
Ongoing drought may dry out hope for less West Nile Virus activity in 2015 Read More »
This statewide trend is illustrated locally across the Bay Area and in San Francisco, where the best hospital labor and delivery metrics are often in areas where median housing prices are some of the lowest.
Student vaccination rates and records have been in the news for months, but important data is missing from the statistics: that of teachers and administrators who are around children.
Teachers not included in mandatory vaccination efforts Read More »
Although vaccination opt-outs have decreased in the last year, California legislators are pushing a new bill that would fully remove personal belief exemptions from existing law.
Lawmakers push legislation ending personal belief exemptions in California Read More »
The heated backlash over low immunization rates in select California counties has authorities talking heavy-handed legislation.
Experts question need for new legislation over belief-based immunization exemptions Read More »
Applying for FDA approval is similar to applying for a job. You fill out an application and cross your fingers. We explore the process via AcelRx Pharmaceuticals’ hand-held, pain management Zalviso product.
The journey of FDA approval for a Silicon Valley product Read More »
The specialty pharmaceutical company suffered an almost 40 percent drop in stock price, after an unanticipated FDA request was made right before the company announced its fourth quarter earnings.
AcelRx stock takes hard hit after unexpected FDA request Read More »
Experts say the tendency for young baseball pitchers to experience a heavy year-round throwing load often causes the development of chronic elbow injuries from overuse.
Concern with early youth specialization grows as ‘Tommy John surgeries’ increase Read More »
Shares of this manufacturer of robot-assisted surgical systems dropped Tuesday following the company’s Thursday report of lower profits for the fourth quarter of 2014.
Intuitive Surgical reports lower profit for fourth quarter Read More »
Mindful of the high-pressure nature of area high schools, the Palo Alto Medical Foundation has been providing free drop-in yoga for local teens with hopes of reducing stress and promoting wellness.
More than exercise, yoga provides calming relief to Palo Alto teens Read More »
New “Good. To Go.” program identifies corner stores in food deserts — neighborhoods lacking major supermarkets — aiming to increase access to healthy food and beverages in low-income neighborhoods.
Move over Pepsi: Almond milk coming to a San Jose bodega near you Read More »
