Top RFK Jr. aide attacks US health system while running company that promotes wellness alternatives
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RFK Jr. says healthy pregnant women don’t need COVID boosters. Here’s what the science says.
Pregnancy suppresses the immune system, making it more difficult to fight infection, experts point out
All the News That’s Fit: Vaccination effectiveness, skin sensors and feasting on bologna
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Death of premature baby prompts lawsuit against Grossmont Hospital
911 recordings show family's frantic efforts to get distressed mother treated
CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years
Research shows vaccines prevent hospitalizations and deaths.
Lilly star weight-loss drug Zepbound faces coverage challenge from CVS Health
This could complicate access to a drug that many patients cannot afford to pay for...
Trump’s health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care
Major medical groups sharply criticized the new report as inaccurate.
US maternal death rate rose slightly last year, health officials say
The U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy nations.
Trump istration cuts $1 billion in school mental health grants, citing conflict of priorities
A gun violence bill signed by Biden sent $1 billion to help schools.
Research: Delta-8 less potent but has similar misuse potential as cannabis when orally ingested
Research found the hemp-derived Delta-8 THC to be less potent than Delta-9.
At 77, she’s as fit as a 25-year-old. What her body tells us about aging.
Researchers are studying runner Jeannie Rice, who has “outstanding” fitness, to learn how we can...
Why taking a vacation is good for you
Data shows that getting away can boost your health, happiness and love life
All the News That’s Fit: Surgery timing, bird flu in cats, and thick thighs
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Massage can help after a workout, but not for the reason you think
Studies find little physiological benefit, but pleasure and relaxation count, too
Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down
In addition to risking indigestion, you're more likely to overeat because the fullness trigger hasn't...
FDA scrutiny of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine sparks uncertainty about other shots
Trump appointees directed FDA scientists to pause their decision to grant Novavax full approval.
Tri-City nurses say staffing shortages are hurting care
Oceanside hospital's CEO says management is doing what it can to retain workers, meet state...
Blood pressure-lowering medication shows promise in new trial results
UCSD was among centers participating in phase two study now in New England Journal of...
Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US, challenging public health departments
Whooping cough tends to peak around this time of year and in the fall.
‘The structure I needed:’ Court for mentally ill defendants celebrates largest class of grads
A class of 26 new grads celebrate completion of Behavioral Health Court
Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay
Getting full FDA approval would allow the vaccine to stay on the market indefinitely.
US health officials move to phase out artificial dyes from the food supply
The move would trigger an overhaul of scores of products on U.S. grocery store shelves.
Beyond Ivy League, RFK Jr.’s NIH slashed science funding across states that backed Trump
An analysis found terminations are sparing no part of the country, politically or geographically.
RFK Jr. struggles to navigate frustrated ers and a demanding boss
MAHA goals aren’t top agenda items for GOP voters.
Skipping isn’t just for kids. It can be a great workout.
It feels like play; here’s what fitness experts say ing the activity as a...
All the News That’s Fit: Youth obesity, hot flashes and the downplaying of fears
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
New study links diabetes in pregnancy to developmental risks in children
The data from more than 56 million pregnancies was reviewed to examine links between elevated...
Ovarian cancer test may not work on some Black, Native American patients
A new study focusing on the common CA-125 blood test found that some populations didn't...
10 small things neurologists wish you’d do for your brain
Easy everyday habits can help keep you sharp, and it’s never too late to start...
Advanced cancers back at prepandemic levels, despite delay in screenings
During the pandemic, a greater share of cancers were caught at later stage.
California pauses prison medical parole program, opting for early release or incarceration
State officials anticipate increasing their use of the comionate release program
Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Obamacare’s preventive care coverage mandate
The case could have big ramifications for an estimated 150 million Americans.
CDC advisory group considers narrowing COVID vaccine recommendations
If finalized in June, the change could put the U.S. more in line with other...
Palomar Health board backs CEO despite recent difficulties
Though some call for her resignation, Palomar's Diane Hansen maintains strong from majority of...
Gutting Head Start would end services to thousands of San Diego families, cut hundreds of jobs
Head Start serves some of the most vulnerable children who live below federal poverty line,...
States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs
Some states try to help enrollees find jobs. But states lack the data to show...
Video shows doctor with measles treating kids. RFK Jr later praised him as an ‘extraordinary’ healer
A doctor treating children in a measles outbreak was shown with a measles rash.
Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims
These self-experimenters take a very small amount to try to reduce anxiety, stress and depression
Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programs
It indicates plans to deepen job and funding reductions across much of the federal government.
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says US autism cases are climbing at an ‘alarming rate’
Autism experts say reported cases rose as the definition expanded to include mild cases.
Experts make new recommendations on RSV and meningitis vaccines, but it’s unclear what happens next
It’s not clear who will decide whether to accept those recommendations.
WHO member countries agree on a draft ‘pandemic treaty’ to try to avoid COVID-19 mistakes
Trump withdrew the U.S. from the U.N. health organization.
RFK Jr.’s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials
RFK Jr.'s mixed messages about the effectiveness of the measles vaccine has been criticized.
Key vaccine committee meets for the first time under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ two-day meeting is taking up vaccine policy questions that...
The more protein, the better? Breaking down 6 of the biggest claims
Social media is abuzz with messages to boost protein intake, but not all are true...
All the News That’s Fit: Deafness treatment, bone mass and ‘bionic’ eyes
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Older people may not need to watch blood sugar so closely
Intensive management of diabetes pays fewer dividends as patients age and raises the chances of...
6 alternative sources of protein that can offer longtime benefits
Simple swaps can help avoid clear health risks associated with eating red and processed meat
As dementia rates increase, experts warn hospital emergency rooms are underprepared
Analysis shows one in six ER visits in 2022 resulted in hospital ission had a...
These abortion abolitionists want women who get abortion to face criminal charges
Bills introduced in at least 12 states this year would allow prosecutors to charge those...
Pfizer ends development of potential pill obesity treatment
Pfizer said it would stop studying the pill after a participant in one of its...
The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks. Here’s what to know
That's triple the amount seen in all of 2024.
Doctors remove pig kidney from an Alabama woman after a record 130 days
It was a disappointment in the ongoing quest for animal-to-human transplants.
The House speaker’s eyeing big cuts to Medicaid. In his Louisiana district, it’s a lifeline
Trump and GOP-controlled Congress moved to shrink the program covering more than 1 in 5...
Cabot Creamery butter recalled over fecal bacteria contamination
A Vermont firm is recalling more than 1,700 pounds of butter as it may be...
County supervisors vote in favor of mental health care investments
Decision to add additional beds at Paradise Valley, invest in more board and care capacity,...
Why water fluoridation, long considered a public health success story, is under scrutiny
Kennedy can’t order communities to stop fluoridation.
Texas measles outbreak tops 500 cases, including multiple at a day care in Lubbock
Three people who were unvaccinated have died from measles-related illnesses this year.
‘Natty or not?’ Gymgoers coming clean about steroids
Fitness influencer Kenny Boulet, who asks gymgoers if they’re “natty or not,” wants people to...
AI can serve up ideas for healthy meals in a snap — but they come with a side of caution
Medical concerns, budget restraints best saved for human confirmation
All the News That’s Fit: Suicide drop, crowded hospitals and mind blindness
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Shingles is awful, but here’s another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia
By Lauren Neergaard The Associated Press A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there...
DOGE cuts shut down San Diego County’s wastewater testing system
Other alternatives are available, but none show coronavirus subtypes like San Diego's SEARCH
Immigration crackdowns disrupt the caregiving industry. Families pay the price
Americans depend on many foreign-born workers to help care for family .
Ex-official says he was forced out of FDA after trying to protect vaccine safety data from RFK Jr.
He said he was concerned staffers working for RFK Jr. could manipulate or delete the...
San Diego to take a $40 million hit in federal funding for public health
Ninety-one grant-funded positions could be affected by cancellation of grants.
S.D. County issues warning on locally harvested shellfish
According to the county, the warnings don’t apply to shellfish sold at stores from approved...
Trump whacks tiny agency that works to make the nation’s health care safer
The agency helped improve health care safety in a country where thousands die of medical...
‘We watched her suffer and begged for answers, but none came’: San Diego woman advocates for bill after mother’s death
A San Diego woman shares harrowing details of her mother’s death in of pain...
Does Wordle help? Experts reveal ways keep your brain sharp
Experts say games serve a purpose but advise mixing up the brain-stimulating activities.
UCSD braces for possible $500M in annual cuts, shelves some building plans
Reductions on that scale would seriously hurt research and threaten jobs at the region's second-largest...
Falls from border wall drop sharply with change in military presence
UCSD, Scripps trauma centers show big decrease in deadly injuries in February, March
Liquid eggs recalled for possible bleach contamination
The maker of Egg Beaters and Bob Evans liquid eggs is recalling products.
‘I am going through hell’: Job loss, mental health, and the fate of federal workers
The firings that began in February are taking a significant toll on federal employees’ mental...
What happens to your brain when you retire?
It’s challenging to stay mentally sharp and healthy through the major transition. Careful planning is...
All the News That’s Fit: States and doctor stats, antiseptic history, and an epic Jell-O experiment
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
A simple technique to help you fall asleep
“Cognitive shuffling,” a mental exercise that shifts focus to random words, can calm a busy...
Mass layoffs are underway at the nation’s public health agencies
The notices came just days after President Trump moved to strip workers of their collective...
‘Short bursts’ of stair climbing may improve leg strength in older adults
As we age, we start to lose muscle strength and power, and stair climbing is...
9-year-old San Diego girl dies hours after dental surgery
Silvanna Moreno was found unresponsive hours after being placed under anesthesia at Vista dental office
UC workers set for one-day strike
A one-day work stoppage follows two-day picketing in late February.
The fate of addiction treatment hangs in the balance with Kennedy’s HHS overhaul
A little-known federal agency that funds the 988 crisis line may be weakened and possibly...
Sharp demands Palomar repay $26 million after collaborative deal flatlines
Palomar denies working competitive pact with UC San Diego Health
Deadly, drug-resistant fungus CDC calls ‘urgent threat’ is spreading in hospitals
A fungus that preys on the sick and old is spreading in hospitals and senior...
States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal
Lawmakers say the federal government has stalled in taking action despite evidence of harmful effects.
Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers in a major restructuring plan
Most of the cuts will come from the public health agencies: The Food and Drug...
Researchers in limbo as Columbia bows to Trump’s demands in bid to restore $400M federal funding
Some researchers say they’re appealing the cuts, which were prompted by Trump’s concerns about antisemitism...
Trump istration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments
Federal health officials said they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state...
Strike by Kaiser mental health workers nears the six-month mark
Workers protest in front of San Diego istration building Tuesday
Everglades therapy: Veterans combat PTSD by wrangling invasive Burmese pythons
Searching for pythons is a rewarding outlet for veterans who struggle with anger and PTSD.
Tribal health leaders say Medicaid cuts would decimate health programs
Medicaid is the largest third-party payer for Native American health programs.
New Parkinson’s treatment developed at Stanford could help millions
Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation isn't a cure — but it's a total game changer.
Are ultraprocessed foods addictive?
The question has generated controversy among scientists. Here’s what we know.
All the News That’s Fit: The sunny side of morning coffee, obesity’s cost, and hairy tongues
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Do we age steadily, or in bursts?
New technologies are giving scientists a better understanding of how the process actually works.
Tuberculosis cases continue to increase in San Diego County
Local elimination effort works to increase detection of latent infections
This cutting-edge hair loss treatment is a repurposed drug from the 1990s
Now dermatologists are increasingly prescribing the drug Rogaine, known generically as minoxidil, in low-dose pills...
Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down
Experts recommend slowing down by focusing on the meal itself.
23andMe s alerted they may want to delete genetic data. Here’s how to do it
Customers can delete data they submitted to the genetic testing company.
‘I didn’t think it would be this bad’: San Diego veterans worry VA cuts will hurt their care
Some of San Diego County's roughly 200,000 veterans worry about what the Trump istration's cuts...
The pandemic left a lasting imprint on San Diego County’s health care system
Five years later, telemedicine remains strong but staffing challenges remain
Medicaid recipients struggle to find mental health care. Looming cuts could make it harder
Many mental health providers worry that Medicaid reimbursement rates will stagnate or even decline.
Health insurers made $41B the year COVID-19 landed. Why are they raising rates now?
General inflation has been making its way into health care provider budgets.