Pharos Joins Get With The Guidelines Stroke Registry
The San Francisco health technology company is now a Compatible Vendor for the American Heart Association's stroke quality improvement program.
San Francisco Health News
Health in San Francisco runs on medical research, public health, wellness practices and insurance coverage, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the interplay between citywide wellness trends and the accessibility of care.
Sexual Health
Live Poll
Should local businesses be held publicly responsible for health incidents occurring on their premises?
San Francisco Health Officials Investigate TB Cases
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is conducting contact tracing after two tuberculosis cases were linked to a club.
Diseases
UCSF Scientists Develop New CAR-T Therapy for Glioma
The engineered B-SYNC cells remain dormant until reaching the brain to improve safety and efficacy.
Substance Abuse
Live Poll
Would you consider taking a supplement to help you cut back on binge drinking?
Kudzu Cuts Binge Drinking in Trial
A UC San Francisco study found a standardized kudzu extract reduced binge-drinking days among adults with alcohol use disorder.
Nutrition
Live Poll
Do you believe your current dietary habits could influence how your immune system responds to illness?
High-Fat Diets Prime Skin for Rapid Inflammation
UCSF research finds that short-term dietary changes can cause lasting immune system shifts in mice.
Women’s Health
Live Poll
Should large social media companies face multi-billion dollar damages for unauthorized sharing of private user health data?
Judge Orders Meta to Tally Flo App Data Victims
A federal court in San Francisco mandates an agreement on the number of California women impacted by data disclosures.
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Reporting here centers on clinical findings, public health guidelines, medical advancements and personal wellness decisions. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns in health, including the prevalence of specific viruses, shift the focus of these stories throughout the year. The cost and availability of care serve as the constant factors influencing the health stories that arise.