9-year-old dental patient’s death after anesthesia deemed an accident
The medical examiner's office says the girl's death was caused by a blood disorder.
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San Diego County organizations win seven Proposition 1 grants
Awards for mental health and drug treatment total $185 million, second most in the state,
Who’s in charge? CDC’s leadership ‘crisis’ apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance
The CDC is still without a clear leader.
Measles vaccination rates drop after COVID-19 pandemic in counties across the US
Routine childhood vaccination rates are dropping.
Texas hospital that discharged woman with doomed pregnancy violated the law, a federal inquiry finds
Kyleigh Thurman ultimate lost part of her reproductive system.
Most freshwater fish in county contain parasites, study finds
A UC San Diego study finds that more than 90% of freshwater game fish in...
The Trump istration is pushing therapy for transgender youth. What does that look like?
Affirming therapy gives young people space to explore who they are, experts say.
Kennedy has ordered a review of baby formula. Here’s what you should know
Three-quarters of U.S. infants consume formula in the first six months of life.
How to manage your blood sugar with exercise
Movement can be a powerful medicine for people with diabetes and other forms of insulin...
All the News That’s Fit: Body dysmorphia, career psychopaths and healing plants
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Study raises alarms about link between plastics, heart disease
Research connected widely used phthalate compounds to 350,000 deaths globally. But the data comes with...
Cancer risks mean darker skin needs sunscreen, too
People of color less likely than White people to survive the most dangerous skin cancers,...
All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says
The travel notice advises two doses for all Americans ages 1 and older.
RFK Jr. says autism ‘destroys’ families. Here’s what those families want you to know
His stark comments have splintered a community of millions of people.
Coolers, scopes, sequencers: San Diego County opens new public health lab
$93 million investment is expected to enhance the speed and depth of local public health...
Former Sen. Bob Casey reflects on Biden’s diagnosis, his own cancer fight
Bob Casey was on a train bound for Washington, D.C., when he got a call...
Dozens sickened in expanding salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers
Federal health officials say at least 45 people in 18 states have been sickened.
CDC removes language that says healthy kids should get COVID shots
Childhood vaccination rates for COVID-19 are already low.
San Diego dermatologist charged with $1.3 million Medi-Cal fraud allegations
Prosecutors allege Dr. Ghada Kassab falsely invoiced Medi-Cal for up to 233 patients daily
White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.’s MAHA report
The White House will fix errors in the much-anticipated federal government report.
Skittles removes controversial additive targeted by RFK Jr.
The candies are no longer being made with titanium dioxide.
Author of ‘pH Miracle’ books sentenced to prison in medical treatments case. ‘A fraud and a charlatan.’
A jury convicted Robert O. Young of practicing medicine without a license
Trump istration cancels $766 million Moderna contract to fight pandemic flu
Moderna announced positive interim results from an early-stage trial of a vaccine that targeted bird...
Will you be able to get a COVID-19 shot? Here’s what we know so far
For many Americans, it’s not clear how easy it will be to get one –...
A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says
The new variant is called NB.1.8.1. It arrives as America's official stance on vaccination is...
Moores Cancer Center seeks critical grant renewal amid federal uncertainty
Leader of UCSD program says recently criticized clinical trials office is now thriving
COVID vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, Kennedy says
RFK Jr. made the announcement in a video on social media.
Long COVID patients are desperate for treatments. These trials may help.
Some trials are focusing on drugs that target the immune system, which is affected by...
The secret to better running? Walking
The run-walk method is often a training plan for beginners, but runners of all levels...
All the News That’s Fit: Cat therapy, chili in pregnancy, and the genesis of Jell-O
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Tri-City Medical Center to reconsider proposals from Sharp, UCSD
Options for Oceanside public hospital district are very similar to those put forward in 2023...
New clues point to why colorectal cancer is rising in young people
Scientists identified a link between the disease and a toxin in the gut. Eating more...
Meet Dr. T, San Diego County’s new public health officer
Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan says rebuilding public trust in public health is a top priority in...
What to know before getting paid to test drugs, medical devices and vaccines
These websites enlist consumers to test treatments and devices but testing comes with risks.
It’s rattlesnake season. What do you do if your dog gets bitten?
Time is of the essence to get antivenom treatment at a veterinary hospital
Publix recalls baby food pouches after testing finds elevated levels of lead
The pouches were sold in more than 1,400 stores.
Weight-loss drugs may lower cancer risk in people with diabetes, a study suggests
More than a dozen cancers are associated with obesity.
RFK Jr.’s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs
RFK Jr. refused to provide details about who authored the report.
FDA is split on updates to COVID shots as questions loom for fall vaccinations
It casts uncertainty over who may qualify for shots going forward.
UCSD team is part of cutting-edge, nationwide cancer program
Grants will fund use of artificial intelligence to predict cancer evolution during treatment and better...
Measles is very contagious. Here’s how to avoid it
New Jersey officials are asking people who went to last week’s Shakira concert to monitor...
New Trump vaccine policy limits access to COVID shots
Federal health officials will no longer routinely approve annual COVID-19 shots for younger adults and...
Honey, sweetie, dearie: The perils of elderspeak
A new training program teaches aides to stop baby talk and address older people as...
All the News That’s Fit: Health and wealth, tree benefits and the heart’s super cells
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
GLP-1 drugs made a former FDA chief ‘feel ill.’ But he’d take them again.
David Kessler has lost more than 60 pounds on weight-loss drugs and believes they can...
Sleep problems increase as you age, but there is hope
About half of older adults complain of difficulty getting good rest; a regular rest schedule,...
Return to Scripps doctors appears rocky for Anthem HMO patients
Provider, insurance company say process of repatriation is taking time
Dum Dums lollipops stands by bright dyes, despite RFK Jr.’s push
The maker is in no rush to switch to natural colors.
The US hasn’t seen a human bird flu case in 3 months. Experts are wondering why
The CDC says the public risk remains low.
Sharp’s new neuroscience hospital runs nearly full two weeks after opening
Facility is expected to enhance level of stroke and other brain care at Grossmont Hospital
More than 350,000 in San Diego County could be subject to Medi-Cal work rule
Proposal, now under consideration by Congress, would impact beneficiaries who gained coverage through Affordable Care...
FDA OKs first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
The new test identifies a sticky brain plaque that is a key marker for Alzheimer’s.
Lawsuits target San Diego restaurant after suspected salmonella outbreak
At least 98 people have reported probable or confirmed cases after dining at Aladdin Cafe
DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water system
Fluoride has been added to drinking water to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities
FACT FOCUS: Trump blames other countries for high US drug prices. Experts say it’s not their fault
Foreign nations are incorrectly blamed for high prescription drug prices in the U.S.
Risks of psychedelic use aren’t widely known. This campaign hopes to change that
A new education campaign aims to balance the hype with research about psychedelics' known harms.
New North Tower at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla set to open June 1
Seven-story structure is second half of $1.1 billion two-tower construction project.
Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health department
Republicans and Democrats questioned the drastic policy changes.
Q&A with State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson
As California’s budget deadline looms, a physician-turned-lawmaker says state leaders may soon have to make...
FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids’ teeth
It was not immediately clear if the FDA would issue a formal ban.
5 places to turn for accurate health information
Changes to federal health websites have raised concerns about their reliability. These independent sources offer...
All the News That’s Fit: High school brains, skipped showers and stork bites
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Just a half-hour of weight training can make you stronger
A new study shows that even a short routine can lead to big gains in...
How hard do you have to push yourself to get stronger?
Here’s how to find the right effort level for a strength workout
‘Smart insoles’ could help diagnose dementia
Gait data also could reveal other health problems
San Diego County names new public health officer
Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan will replace Dr. Wilma Wooten, who retired after leading the county through...
What to know about food poisoning illnesses caused by listeria
A listeria outbreak has sickened at least 10 people in the U.S.
San Diego leaders nationwide lobbying push to save Medicaid
As Congress discusses possible cuts behind closed doors, the medical community strives to connect dollars...
These researchers are trying to diagnose CTE during life. They’re recruiting former football players
Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck signed up.
First at-home test kit for cervical cancer approved by the FDA, company says
A federal recommended the use of self-collection of HPV samples to boost screening.
FDA will allow three new color additives made from minerals, algae and flower petals
The colors will be approved for use in a range of foods.
Kaiser mental health workers ratify new contract
Four-year pact secures raises, prep time and retirement benefits
Cancer before age 50 is increasing. A new study looks at which types
Of 33 cancer types, 14 had increasing rates in at least one younger age group.
US infant mortality dropped in 2024. Experts partly credit RSV shots
Infant mortality is the measure of how many babies die before their first birthday.
US Health department will analyze data from autistic Medicare, Medicaid enrollees, RFK Jr. says
His research directive comes as autism rates in the U.S. are rising.
Moderna study shows immune response in older adults for a combo flu and COVID-19 shot
The mRNA technology has not yet been approved for a flu shot.
Anthem Blue Cross patients regain access to Scripps Health
Restoration comes after four-month hiatus caused by contract ime. Differences remain to be hammered out.
How Utah dentists are preparing patients for the first statewide fluoride ban
Utah dentists say they’re bracing for an increase in tooth decay.
Trump istration asks judge to toss suit restricting access to abortion medication
Justice Department attorneys argued the states don't have legal standing to sue.
Magic happens when kids and adults learn to swim. Tragedy can strike if they don’t
By Cara Anthony KFF Health News At a swim meet just outside St. Louis, heads...
Brown rice has more arsenic than white. Is it still the better choice?
Recent concerns over the health risks of eating brown rice are mostly overblown, health experts...
All the News That’s Fit: Windy flights, KFC toothpaste and snuffing out smallpox
Columnist Scott LaFee covers the educational and quirky health news of the week.
Measles can damage the immune system for years
Scientists warn of potential long-term vulnerabilities because of 'immune amnesia'
Kaiser workers to vote on tentative deal to end 6-month strike
Details of proposed contract for mental health care workers not yet available
Trump team’s $500 million bet on old vaccine technology puzzles scientists
The vaccine is in early stages, relies on old technology, and is just one of...
New salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says
Chickens and other backyard poultry can carry salmonella bacteria even if they look healthy.
20 attorneys general ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to US Health and Human Services
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has laid off thousands of HHS employees.
Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs
Several data-gathering programs that track deaths and disease appear to have been eliminated.
UC San Diego medical students change lives — and get crucial experience — in tattoo removal program
Officials say the free program can change patient's lives while molding future doctors
Should doctors with addictions be allowed to get confidential treatment?
Legislators are considering a bill that would shield physicians seeking help from public scrutiny
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.