Inside the legal fight over the telehealth clinics that help women defy abortion bans
Telehealth abortion clinics say they aren't shutting down.
Health
Top RFK Jr. aide attacks US health system while running company that promotes wellness alternatives
Calley Means has his own financial stake in the nation's health system.
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
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.
FDA crackdown on poppers prompts rush on popular gay party drug
There's a rush on Rush.
Flu deaths rise as anti-vaccine disinformation takes root
More are dying from flu as the Trump istration postpones planning for next fall.
Texas measles outbreak expected to last for months, though vaccinations are up from last year
The outbreak is up to 351 cases in both states, and one death each.
Johnson & Johnson plans $55 billion in US investments over the next four years
The investment includes four new factories in the U.S.
Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s meals recalled for ‘wood-like material’ linked to choking
The products were distributed to major stores between September 2024 and this month.
Architect of San Diego County’s behavioral health approach resigns
Luke Bergmann to remain on the job until mid-April
Lawmakers paint dire ‘real-world’ picture of possible Medi-Cal cuts
Two California legislators discuss the potential impact of Medi-Cal cuts to health care throughout San...
Facts, not fear: Inside Mexico’s pioneering drug harm reduction programs
The programs aim to address drug use from a public health and social justice perspective,...
Patient dies following muscular dystrophy gene therapy, Sarepta reports
It’s the first known patient death with the therapy,
What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders
Experts recommend taking precautions around sick or dead wild birds.
More children are getting kidney stones. Experts think it’s their diet.
It’s a diagnosis more commonly associated with older adults.
All the News That’s Fit: Pollution and pregnancy hopes, duck drama and blood trivia
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Extreme ‘clean’ eating can tip healthy eaters into a danger zone
Disordered eating of nutritious but very limited diets can be fueled by social media, experts...
Do you need a measles booster?
With outbreaks spreading, it’s a good time to check your vaccination status
Scripps Health announces plan to build new hospital campus in San Marcos
Move will significantly delay building plans at its Mercy hospitals in San Diego and Chula...
A Q&A with Julia Vogel, a researcher fighting long COVID and searching for relief
Five years after the pandemic, scientist says clinical trial landscape must expand
What are people asking about COVID-19 – and what do doctors wish patients knew?
Questions have waned, at least among patients, one doctor said.
How spring cleaning also declutters emotional and mental health
One study found that 87% of Americans experience reduced stress levels in organized living spaces.
El Cajon nurse can’t shake COVID-19’s unrelenting grip: ‘I have lost relationships’
New cases of the debilitating syndrome known as long COVID are still being diagnosed daily
Millions in US live in places where doctors don’t practice and telehealth doesn’t reach
In rural counties, poor internet connections mean little or no access to telehealth services.
How much sleep do you really need? Experts say it depends
So you got some sleep last night. But are you feeling rested?
FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canisters
Videos of young people using the products recreationally circulate widely on social media platforms.
Thought inflation was bad? Health insurance s are rising even faster
Rising s also have hit government workers — and taxpayers.
MRNA vaccines, once a Trump boast, now face attacks from some in GOP
Many doctors worry a huge medical advance could be rolled back.
Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know
Two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.
Oz pledges to fight health care fraud but makes no commitments on Medicaid funding cuts
Oz is President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next CMS .
Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levels
Several lots of six products containing benzoyl peroxide are being recalled.
5 ways schools have shifted in 5 years since COVID-19
Access to high-quality teachers and curriculum developed by teachers is shrinking.
Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia doubled last year to the highest reported level since 1997
UNICEF said about 40% of measles infections were in children aged under 5.
Trump istration withdraws CDC director nomination just before Senate hearing
Sen. Lisa Murkowski had concerns about Weldon's vaccine skepticism.
Photos: The 5-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic
The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, the first in over a century.
Inside the government study trying to understand the health effects of ultraprocessed foods
Ultraprocessed foods are linked to ailments including obesity and diabetes, but it's not clear exactly...
RFK Jr. is targeting ultraprocessed foods. What are they, and are they bad for you?
Ultraprocessed foods make up about 60% of the U.S. diet.
More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis
Many have sought insight on their own neurodiversity in the last decade — often after...
All the News That’s Fit: Alcohol’s cancer risk, a corned beef chow-down and Coca-Cola’s backyard history
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
The good side of bad words: Cursing is linked to higher pain tolerance
Researchers are working to understand why swearing may help, and how to use it more...
No pain, no gain? Hardly. This year’s fitness buzzword is ‘recovery’
Even P90X fitness guru now preaches importance of rest when training
Grossmont Healthcare District dismisses CEO, hires interim replacement
One director says she was 'shocked and befuddled' by decision
Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Government researchers have found that community water fluoridation prevents about 25% of tooth decay.
UCSD neurosurgeon rallies broad national in fight to save research funding
45 medical associations and societies sign on to Dr. Alex Khalessi's defense of indirect cost...
UCSD Health loans struggling Palomar Health $20 million
Borrowing comes nearly one year after North County medical provider borrowed $25 million from Sharp...
West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30
Texas and New Mexico outbreaks make up for most of the nation’s case count.
Your questions about cats and bird flu risk, answered
Cats are susceptible to avian flu, heightening concerns about bird flu spreading from stray and...
Out of the lab and into the streets, researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts
Stand Up For Science rallies were planned in more than 30 U.S. cities.
More than hot flashes: Women raise awareness about menopause symptoms and work
There are steps employers can take to make workplaces better for colleagues experiencing menopause.
Daylight saving time is bad for you. Here’s what you can do to soften the blow
A NASA expert on astronaut sleep shares tips.
Kennedy and influencers bash seed oils, baffling nutrition scientists
Critics of seed oils, like RFK Jr., say they are toxic and fueling high rates...
New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn’t yet confirmed
The person who died was unvaccinated and did not seek medical care,.
Veterans speak out on the Trump istration’s plans to cut the VA’s budget
The VA is now being examined by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.
Trump istration moves to drop Idaho emergency abortion case with national implications
The reversal could have national implications for urgent care.
County: Medicaid cuts could stymie substance use treatment reform
Cuts appear likely during Republican-controlled budget process, though specifics are not yet available
Veolia faces new lawsuit over sewage crisis. This time from Coronado Unified School District
The lawsuit claims that Coronado Unified has spent on medical treatment of students and faculty...
Trump istration is set to drop lawsuit pushing Idaho to allow emergency abortions, filing shows
The suit was originally filed by the Biden istration.
Republicans once wanted government out of health care. Trump voters see it differently
Government regulation of health care prices used to be heresy for most Republicans.
Trump’s FDA pick made his name by bashing the medical establishment. Soon he may be leading it
Dr. Marty Makary's sweeping rhetoric and biting criticism often veer into hyperbole.
The magic of swimming lessons in middle age
I was never a great swimmer. After correcting a few common mistakes, I can now...
West Texans, Mennonites at center of measles outbreak choose medical freedom over vaccine mandates
Another outbreak is also spreading, and that's mistrust in vaccines and public health.
All the News That’s Fit: Risks of late snacks, e-cigs jump and an arterial anniversary
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
The physicians really are healing themselves — with Ozempic
At cardiology conferences and diabetes meetings, doctors can’t help noticing that thin seems to be...
Do you know which vaccines you got as a child? Here’s how to track them.
Start by asking your health-care provider, but you may need to do some sleuthing through...
Experts worry that public health turmoil could make bird flu deadlier
ists at pandemic preparedness symposium in La Jolla fear federal turmoil is hindering race to...
A fifth unvaccinated San Diego County teenager has died from the flu
Overall death toll ahead of two previous years combined
Texas measles cases rise to 146 in an outbreak that led to a child’s death
Cases span over nine counties in Texas and 20 patients have been hospitalized.
Measles is one of the world’s most contagious viruses. Here’s what to know and how to avoid it
Americans are growing more concerned about the preventable virus as cases continue to rise in...
Harsh flu season has health officials worried about brain complications in children
Flu shot effectiveness varies from year to year.
CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women
Women in their 20s are the group most likely to have been given the HPV...
Texas says doctor illegally treated trans youth. He says he followed the law
Texas is suing three doctors over claims that they violated the state’s ban on gender-affirming...
As bird flu spreads, feds might undercut states by firing scientists, removing data
The avian influenza virus has killed millions of wild birds and led to emergency culling...
With RFK Jr. in charge, supplement makers see chance to cash in
The FDA is already limited in policing claims of health benefits by makers of supplements.
Health clinic workers brush up on constitutional protections as immigration raids loom
Fear of mass deportations has gripped immigrant communities.
As measles cases mount in the US, what’s the situation worldwide?
According to WHO, measles caused an estimated 107,500 deaths globally in 2023.
San Diego Unified will no longer make new employees prove they’re vaccinated against COVID-19
The change corresponds with the end of federal and state -tracing requirements.
Trump froze out Project 2025 in his campaign. Now its blueprint is his health care playbook
Funding cuts to the NIH were presaged in Project 2025’s “Mandate for Leadership."
A Texas child who was not vaccinated has died of measles, a first for the US in a decade
There are 124 cases of measles across nine Texas counties.
House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health
Small but growing number have gotten sick from H5N1 after eating raw food or drinking...
Genetic testing for cancer should be the norm now, experts say. Here’s when to request it.
Testing is recommended for those with personal and family histories of several types of cancer...
All the News That’s Fit: Smoke and dementia, genes in the soil, and life spent in the bathroom
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
As egg prices soar, gym rats learn to get yoked with fewer yolks
Some say that while they’re cutting back, they’ve learned to make up for the protein...
Two unions at UCSD set to strike Wednesday
Labor groups represent about 11,000 workers in health care and beyond
A mystery illness in Congo has killed more than 50 people hours after they felt sick
The interval between symptoms starting and death has been 48 hours in most cases.
Keeping Lakeside egg ranch flu-free takes constant vigilance. Would a vaccine help?
Rancher has kept H5N1 at bay with a few relatively simple steps. Experts say avian...
FDA moves to rehire medical device staffers fired only days earlier
Most of the staffers getting their jobs back are responsible for reviewing medical devices.
Scripps Research gives old anti-malaria drug better staying power
Trials now underway could provide new option for malaria prevention
Republicans are eyeing cuts to Medicaid. What’s Medicaid, again?
The program touches millions of Americans.
Yearslong shortage of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs is resolved, FDA says
The injectable drugs have been in shortage since 2022.
A world without salmonella? How raw sewage in Florida developed a promising vaccine
A team of researchers has created a vaccine that protects against non-typhoidal strains.
Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it’s not easy to do
Removing certain foods from SNAP — known for years as food stamps — isn’t as...
Kennedy says will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it
Kennedy’s remarks were delivered as a measles outbreak among mostly unvaccinated people raged in Texas.
Republican states claim zero abortions. A red-state doctor calls that ‘ludicrous’
In nearly a dozen states, officials claimed that zero or very few abortions occurred in...
Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?
Because dyes are widely used, it can be difficult to find foods that don’t contain...
Everything you need to know about testosterone therapy
The treatment has become increasingly popular, especially among older men. Here is what to keep...
Processed meats don’t just affect your heart. They may worsen cognition, too.
A large new study is among the first to suggest a link between cured meats...
Pilates is booming: Here are 4 tips for beginners
Instructors share their best advice on how to get started
All the News That’s Fit: Bad-air races, the lively liver and watchband chemicals
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
San Diego researchers face big losses if court allows Trump funding cuts
UCSD says it would lose more than $100 million per year in indirect cost payments
County says few detained under new definition of grave disability
In law's first month, hospitals have not seen marked increase in number of people placed...
San Diego County records fourth teen flu death
Total exceeds COVID-19 pandemic's teen death toll
This is what happens to the body when HIV drugs are stopped for millions of people
The U.N. AIDS agency has begun publicly tracking new HIV infections since Trump's aid freeze.