Inside the legal fight over the telehealth clinics that help women defy abortion bans
Telehealth abortion clinics say they aren't shutting down.
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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 insurance for millions could vanish as states put Medicaid expansion on chopping block
Some states are already moving to end or shrink their expanded Medicaid programs.
Infrared light is touted for many uses, but science to back them lags
Some s credit LED devices with better skin, sleep and pain levels, but claims are...
All the News That’s Fit: Bottle life, a chocolate record and concussion myth
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
What to know about getting an MRI for dense breasts
If additional screening is needed, more-sensitive test is most commonly available option
What kind of dog poop bags should I use?
Are those green bags that claim to be compostable really better for the environment? Here's...
Fifteen cases of measles reported in small West Texas county with high rate of vaccine exemptions
Some of the cases appear to be connected to private religious schools in the district.
New strain of bird flu is detected in a Nevada dairy worker, CDC says
This is the first time a human infection was traced to a cow.
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says
U.N. AIDS leader pleaded with the Trump istration not to abruptly cut off funding.
San Diego research institutions try to navigate federal funding chaos. ‘They don’t know what to do.’
DEI executive order forces uneasy scrutiny of current and future research proposals
Rady Children’s Hospital continues gender-affirming care while reviewing new executive order
Other hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, have paused some treatments after istration's Jan. 28...
Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
So far this season, the CDC estimates, there have been 13,000 flu deaths.
What’s it like to use Elon Musk’s brain chip? How does it work? ‘Like using the Force’
Musk wants to merge humans with AI, a goal that starts with a brain chip.
Race to sell chickens after New York City live poultry markets ordered shut due to avian flu
The order came after birds infected with the virus were found during routine inspections.
San Diego County records third teenage flu death of the 2024-25 season
All three were unvaccinated, according to the county health department
Second type of bird flu detected in US dairy cows
The new version, known as D1.1, was confirmed in Nevada cattle on Friday.
Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth
Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher white women...
Families and doctors sue over Trump’s order to halt funding for gender-affirming care
Researchers have found that fewer than 1 in 1,000 adolescents receive the care.
Race and place can contribute to shorter lives, research suggests
The data illustrates how Americans’ life expectancy differs based on race, but also on geography.
Schools aren’t as plugged in as they should be to kids’ diabetes tech, parents say
Families want nurse or staff to monitor apps remotely in case of urgent alarms; schools...
Try ‘Phone Free February’ to reduce screen time and improve your health
Cutting back your phone use by just an hour a day can have significant health...
All the News That’s Fit: Resolutions, senior ‘commandments’ and tonsil talk
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Struggling to sleep? Your pillow might be the problem.
When it comes to sleeping well, the 'bed for your head' matters; here’s what to...
Big questions about cancer, answered
Can pollution cause it? What about inflammation? And how do tumors spread? Here’s what scientists...
RFK Jr. misled the US Senate on measles deaths, Samoa’s health chief says
Kennedy denied that his 2019 visit to Samoa had fueled anti-vaccine sentiment.
VR shows visions of health care’s future at inaugural Sharp tech summit
Experts explore how latest headsets, combined with clever software, can enhance medIcine
The possibility of immigration raids worries San Diego County medical providers
Health systems begin to communicate with employees, providing instructions on how to handle potential federal...
New Florida law allowing C-sections outside hospitals could be national model
But critics point to the role that a private equity-backed physicians group played in its...
County warns of possible TB exposures at Palomar High School in Chula Vista last year
The county is working to notify students, employees and contractors who may have been exposed...
Climate change threatens the mental well-being of youths. Here’s how to help them cope
A growing body of research shows that a large proportion of adolescents and young adults,...
About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, new poll finds
New poll shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a good thing for...
RFK Jr. kept asking to see the science that vaccines were safe. After he saw it, he dismissed it
Kennedy repeatedly refused to acknowledge scientific consensus that childhood vaccines don’t cause autism and that...
Some hospitals pause gender-affirming care to evaluate Trump’s executive order
Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia and the nation’s capital said they have paused gender-affirming care for...
How a 3-day walk for breast cancer research led to unexpected results
Writer Amy Wallen took on a 60-mile Susan G. Komen challenge as a way to...
Direct primary care cuts out insurance companies. Could it gain traction under Trump?
Experts caution not to think of direct primary care as a replacement for insurance.
Led by RFK Jr., conservatives embrace raw milk. Regulators say it’s dangerous
Samples of raw milk can contain bird flu virus and other pathogens linked to kidney...
Trump istration’s halt of CDC’s weekly scientific report stalls bird flu studies
The Trump istration has intervened in the release of important studies on the bird flu,...
Palomar Health hits pause on private management plan, citing financial turmoil
One-year suspension provides time for financial turnaround plans to progress
Supervisors approve new mental health crisis unit in Chula Vista
When open, the unit will bring the total number of units to eight, including a...
Despite judge’s intervention, Trump freeze on federal spending roils San Diego leaders
'Until we hear specifically that the grant programs will be terminated, I guess we'll continue...
What RFK Jr. might face in his nomination hearings this week
Two Senate committees are expected to question RFK Jr. on how his disproven views of...
Love on the rocks? Here’s advice for staying well in your breakup era
Emotional stress can take toll on mental and physical health; allow time for reflection and...
All the News That’s Fit: Transplant cascade, fast fingernails and pesticide protests
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
5 fitness resolutions that have nothing to do with weight loss
This year, set a goal that can actually help you sustain an exercise habit.
Do I need to worry about microplastics in tea bags?
Risk factors still being examined, but there are ways to minimize exposure
How healthy is citrus fruit?
Its immune-boosting vitamin C is only part of the story
CDC ordered to stop working with WHO immediately, upending expectations of an extended withdrawal
Experts said the sudden stoppage was a surprise.
A trial is underway on North Dakota’s ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The trial began Monday and is set to last eight days.
San Diego County makes big play for its share of $6 billion state grant program for mental health care
30 project proposals created by local organizations — including two from the county — would...
Emergency contraception pill could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions, study suggests
Mifepristone has been under attack by abortion opponents, with several states seeking in federal court...
Junk food turns public villain as power shifts in Washington
Nominees for top health agencies are taking aim at ultra-processed foods that for an...
Trump wants to pull the US out of the World Health Organization again. Here’s what may happen next
It's an action many scientists fear could roll back decadeslong gains made in fighting infectious...
All the News That’s Fit: Gas-powered walks, Alzheimer’s stats and muscle knots
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Being in shape is better for longevity than being thin, new study shows
A comprehensive review found that being out of shape greatly increased the risk of dying...
15 science-based ways to reduce your risk of dementia
From diet and exercise to protecting against hearing loss and maintaining social connections, there are...
Bryce Miller: Heart attack steers San Diegan to running, new path in life
Chris Andrews, who started with 5Ks, aims for Carlsbad half marathon
How to clean before, during and after norovirus
The highly contagious stomach bug calls for “enhanced precautions” — the highest level of cleaning
Palomar Health enters turnaround pact with lenders as losses mount
Budget update shows $22 million operating shortfall from July through October 2024, with medical group...
San Diego County sees downturn in flu activity
Cases, wastewater, ER symptoms and test positivity rate all show slight decreases
CDC survey: Most living near Tijuana River say their health has worsened
Results also showed that 71% of households believed their tap water was unsafe
Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs are among 15 selected for Medicare’s price negotiations
Biden istration says popular weight loss drugs have been added to Medicare’s list of medications...
Proposed rules would require nutrition info, allergen warnings on alcohol labels
The department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is seeking public content on proposals...
FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers
It’s the first time regulators have authorized sales of the products, which are the fastest-growing...
What products contain Red 3 dye? Checking ingredient labels is the best way to find out
The FDA is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3...
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
The move comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics such as...
FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump
The Biden istration is floating a long-awaited proposal to make cigarettes less addictive
Prebys Foundation making $5.2 million bet on healing value of arts and nature
The organization awarded 59 grants for organizations providing real-world experiences thought to help prevent mental...
Obesity won’t be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts
BMI has long been considered a flawed measure that can over-diagnose or underdiagnose obesity, which...
USDA documented insects and slime at Boar’s Head plants, records show
An outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to a Boar's Head plant sickened more than...
Amid heavy criticism, Palomar Health directors delay bylaws revision
Action comes at the urging of multiple state legislators who said proposed changes 'raise serious...
A real-life perspective on what it is like to go blind
Author's mother has a disorder that slowly deteriorates vision — but she says a disability...
All the News That’s Fit: Diet drinks, C-sections and head-scratching hygiene
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
How to make exercise a consistent routine in 2025
Specific tactics can help make a resolution more likely to stick.
Elon Musk says a third patient got a Neuralink brain implant. The work is part of a booming field
Since the first brain implant about a year ago, Musk said the company has upgraded...
Palomar Health board to consider major bylaws changes Monday
Proposed tweaks would enshrine private management group, delete key standing committees
Chula Vista hospitals hit hard by flu cases. ‘Influx of patients is being felt across the system,’ county says
Facilities across the region asking those who are sick not to visit loved ones
US ‘notorious markets’ report warns of risks from online pharmacies
The report says 96% of online pharmacies were found to be violating the law, many...
Scripps Health to explore creating a smart shoulder implant
Device would relay information on forces generated inside the body after replacement surgery
Monstrous wildfires blanket Southern California with smoky air, threatening the health of millions
Wildfire smoke increases tiny particles in the air known as particulate matter that can be...
San Diego, Orange County children’s hospitals complete merger
Rady Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of Orange County merge and will operate as Rady Children's...
How much protein do you really need?
Most Americans get enough, but more should spread it throughout the day
Physical therapy: Health care’s ‘best-kept secret’
Benefit just as impactful as a preventive measure, experts say
All the News That’s Fit: Feel-good reading, sleep jerks and TV dinners’ debut
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
A 20-minute exercise band workout to build strength
If you are short on time and space, here is a cheap, effective way to...
10 tips to help you eat healthier in 2025
Throughout the past year, the science of nutrition has shined a light on seed oils,...
Louisiana person is the first US bird flu death, health officials say
The origin of the Louisiana person’s infection was not considered a mystery.
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
That's according to a study published Monday that sheds light on medical practices now being...
UCSD plans to use AI cameras in hospital rooms, says privacy will be protected
The university health system plans to begin installing the non-recording cameras in 2025
‘It went from pretty quiet to busy all of a sudden’: Flu surges in San Diego County
Experts say H5N1 bird flu has shown no signs of driving current San Diego trend
Sick season is in full force. What the latest CDC figures show
The holidays came with a side of flu for many Americans, with 40 states reporting...
Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on...
Scripps Health and Anthem Blue Cross part ways, affecting potentially 125,000 San Diego patients
Hopes for last-minute deal that would keep popular health system in-network fail to materialize by...
It’s called the ‘Winter Arc.’ And for some, it’s replacing New Year’s resolutions
Most people don't uphold their New Year's resolutions past a month.
As drugstores close, more people are left in ‘pharmacy deserts’
Shuttered drugstores pose a particular threat to older adults, who take more medications than younger...
All the News That’s Fit: Nasal knowledge, concussion reaction and fruitcake frenzy
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
This drinking habit is more dangerous than bingeing
'High-intensity' imbibing, on the rise among the middle-aged, escalates risk of harm, scientists say. Here's...
Sheriff’s Office disputes study that found problems with reproductive care at Santee women’s jail
The recent study found that women incarcerated at Las Colinas jail face numerous challenges when...
FDA approves weight-loss drug Zepbound to treat sleep apnea
The move makes it the first medication for certain patients with the condition
Jimmy Carter made eradicating Guinea worm disease a top mission
Carter tried to rid the Earth of Guinea worm, which infects people who drink unclean...
More people can be held against their will under new law taking effect Jan. 1
Experts say they expect about 1,500 additional detentions in San Diego County in 2025 with...
Nasty norovirus is back in full force with U.S. cases of the stomach virus surging
It's the leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S., responsible for 58% of such...