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How narcoleptic dogs helped this Stanford scientist crack a medical mystery - San Francisco Chronicle

Emmanuel Mignot, the Craig Reynolds Professor of Sleep Medicine and director of the Stanford Center for Narcolepsy, poses for a portrait with Watson, his narcoleptic Chihuahua, at their San Francisco…

Why California could ban a popular feature for high-end kitchen remodels - San Francisco Chronicle

Engineered quartz countertops have surged in popularity, but California is considering a ban on their fabrication and installation because of the risk of potentially deadly silica exposure to workers…

Most people with flu stop isolating at exactly the wrong time, CDC study finds - San Francisco Chronicle

Nurse Tracy Gage prepares a syringe at a flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Kaiser Permanente Pasadena on Oct. 12, 2023. A new CDC-led study found that many people with the flu stop isolating whi…

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase collapses during fourth-quarter comeback - San Francisco Chronicle

Golden State Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen (2) and head coach Natalie Nakase are seen during the first quarter in game three of the first round of the WNBA Playoffs against the Dallas Wings in San Fra…

San Francisco mountain lion captured in Sunset, released back into wild - San Francisco Chronicle

A mountain lion runs out of its hideout as wildlife officers attempt to stop it on 44th Avenue in the Outer Sunset in San Francisco on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. Manuel Orbegozo/For the S.F. Chronicle …

Lady Gaga’s baby has a name. But she’s not a Bay Area native - San Francisco Chronicle

Pop singer Lady Gaga, left, and fiancé Michael Polansky are seen at Hotel Excelsior during the Venice International Film Festival in Venice, Italy, in 2024. The couple has kept their babys details pr…

49ers rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling could reportedly require surgery for ankle injury - San Francisco Chronicle

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dezhaun Stribling catches the ball as Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Cam Hart defends during a preseason football game in Inglewood on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. Kyu…

Drugs, diet or supplements? Here’s what works best to slow aging, according to a new study - San Francisco Chronicle

People walk along the Embarcadero in San Francisco. A new study found that lifestyle habits including exercise can help slow biological aging, though some medications showed even larger effects. Smi…

Soul legend plans to perform less after concerns over recent shows - San Francisco Chronicle

Gladys Knight performs onstage during the Queens Tour at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit in 2025. The singer says she will ease into fewer performances after concerns about recent shows. Aaron J. Th…

Giants trade Heliot Ramos to Yankees for two prospects, including Jeff Kent’s son - sfchronicle.com

Heliot Ramos high-fives teammates after the Giants defeated the Brewers at Oracle Park last month. He was traded to the Yankees on Monday. Carlos Avila Gonzalez/S.F. Chronicle ARLINGTON, Texas An …

JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon says S.F. is back on track. His bank is betting on it - San Francisco Chronicle

JPMorgan Chase & Co. chief Jamie Dimon, left, said during an event at Chase Center on Monday that San Francisco has turned a corner. Roland Li/S.F. Chronicle JPMorgan Chase & Co., the nati…

49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will have season-ending knee surgery: 'We're gutted' - San Francisco Chronicle

Niners wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss the 2026 season because of a knee injury that will require surgery. Carlos Avila Gonzalez/S.F. Chronicle Niners wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who was …

New details emerge from Harrison Bader’s late-night scooter crash - San Francisco Chronicle

Giants outfielder Harrison Bader, seen during spring training, was injured early Sunday while riding an electric scooter in the Marina District. Carlos Avila Gonzalez/S.F. Chronicle San Francisco G…

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan nearly lost an eye in car crash, friend says: ‘It’s jarring’ - San Francisco Chronicle

Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan, who is recovering from injuries suffered in a July 14 car crash, was briefly at practice Monday for the second day in a row. Stephen Lam/S.F. Chronicle A recovering…