Bret Burkhart

News Anchor at KCBS-AM (San Francisco, CA)

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New center helps kids manage chronic illnesses

1 week ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) - The new Wellness Center for Youth with Chronic Conditions at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals is open with the goal of helping kids grow up with their conditions. The mission of the center is simple. "What can we do better to help take care of kids with chronic medical conditions?" Dr. Emily von Scheven rhetorically asked KCBS' Bret Burkhart on this week's episode of As Prescribed.
Navigating the mystery and struggle of low back pain

3 weeks ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) - Low back pain is not only a struggle for those who suffer from it, but it is also a challenge for medical professionals to address. "Lower back pain is hard to treat for most people," UCSF Health pain medicine physician Dr. Prasad Shirvalkar told KCBS' Bret Burkhart on this week's episode of As Prescribed.
HALT Clinic seeing early results in treating alcohol-associated liver disease

1 month ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) - A multidisciplinary clinic has been seeing success in helping people in the Bay Area battle liver disease and substance use disorders. The clinic is UCSF Health's Healing Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease Together - better known as HALT.
Personalized nutrition key to quality health

1 month ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) - The key to a healthy life is being aware of the fuel you are feeding your body. "Personalized nutrition is really important," UCSF Health dietitian Bree Phillips said in this week's episode of "As Prescribed" with KCBS' Bret Burkhart. "It's going to look different for everybody.
Does artificial turf increase the risk of leg injuries?

1 month ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) - Artificial turf has been found to cause an increased risk of a lower extremity injury - including to an athlete's ACL and Achilles tendon - according to recent research from UCSF Health. More athletic facilities have turned to artificial turf as a playing surface instead of grass to lower water use and better manage maintenance costs.
Healthy vitamin B12 levels may not reduce odds of cognitive decline

2 months ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart |Stéphanie Raymond

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) -- Could your "healthy" vitamin B12 levels still be putting you at risk for cognitive decline? A new UCSF-led study reveals that even when B12 levels are within the normal range, older adults may still experience subtle neurological and cognitive impairments, such as slower brain function and damage to vital brain structures.
Why is advanced prostate cancer on the rise in California?

2 months ago | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart |Stéphanie Raymond

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) -- Prostate cancer is on the rise in California, with more men being diagnosed at advanced stages. A study from UCSF, led by health expert Erin Van Blarigan, suggests that this increase may be linked to lapses in routine screenings, which are crucial for detecting tumors early.
Surge in throat cancer rates linked to HPV

Feb 12, 2025 | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart |Stéphanie Raymond

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) -- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is widely recognized as a cause of cervical cancer in women, but a concerning trend has emerged: HPV is now increasingly linked to cancers of the throat. HPV is a common virus that many adults carry, often without knowing. It can cause warts and papillomas, especially in the throat.
How does the Cal-MAP mental health portal support kids?

Feb 4, 2025 | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart |Lauren Barry

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) - "A lot of mental illness actually doesn't get recognized until maybe even eight to 10 or 11 years after the onset of symptoms," said UCSF child and adolescent psychiatrist Petra Steinbuchel, MD.
Understanding the cancer risks of drinking alcohol

Jan 14, 2025 | audacy.com | Bret Burkhart |Stéphanie Raymond

SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS RADIO) -- The U.S. Surgeon General's recent recommendation to put cancer warnings on alcohol products marks a significant shift in how alcohol is viewed in terms of public health. The recommendation is based on a growing body of research linking alcohol consumption to various forms of cancer. It also reflects alarming findings: alcohol is responsible for 20,000 cancer deaths and 100,000 cancer cases in the U.S. each year, according to the Surgeon General.