The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:25:49 GMT
Thousands of health care workers at UC San Diego Medical Center and University of California hospitals across the state began a two-day strike Tuesday, walking picket lines as they push for a new contract.
Thousands of health care workers at UC San Diego Medical Center and University of California hospitals across the state began a two-day strike Tuesday, walking picket lines as they push for a new contract.
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:53:34 GMT
It's always important to make an effort to stay hydrated in very hot weather.
It's always important to make an effort to stay hydrated in very hot weather. But the Council of Community Clinics says a couple of viruses on the local health front are giving that effort a sense of urgency.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it is asking manufacturers of sleep medications containing zolpidem -- including Ambien -- to lower the recommended doses.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it is asking manufacturers of sleep medications containing zolpidem -- including Ambien -- to lower the recommended doses.
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Weight gain in men and women is predicted by two different genetic variations -- so-called polymorphisms, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.
Close to half of U.S high school students text while driving, a habit that dramatically increases their risk of getting into a potentially fatal car crash, a new study shows.
At least 10 percent of severe genetic heart defects are caused by new gene mutations that were not passed down from patients' parents, a new study finds.
At least 10 percent of severe genetic heart defects are caused by new gene mutations that were not passed down from patients' parents, a new study finds.
The fees that hospitals charge consumers or insurance providers for services vary widely across the United States, and can even vary within geographic regions and cities, federal officials reported Wednesday.
The fees that hospitals charge consumers or insurance providers for services vary widely across the United States, and can even vary within geographic regions and cities, federal officials reported Wednesday.
When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.
When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.
Thursday, May 2 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:21:49 GMT
It's a chemical that's been in U.S. households for more than 40 years, from the body wash in your bathroom shower to the knives on your kitchen counter to the bedding in your baby's basinet.
It's a chemical that's been in U.S. households for more than 40 years, from the body wash in your bathroom shower to the knives on your kitchen counter to the bedding in your baby's basinet.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 9:40 PM EDT2013-05-01 01:40:03 GMT
Spring is here, and some summer-like weather is on the way. But the Council of Community Clinics says flu season is still taking a toll on San Diegans.
Spring is here, and some summer-like weather is on the way. But the Council of Community Clinics says flu season is still taking a toll on San Diegans.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 8:08 PM EDT2013-05-01 00:08:08 GMT
The government is moving the morning-after pill over the counter but only those 15 and older can buy it
The government is moving the morning-after pill over the counter but only those 15 and older can buy it — an attempt to find middle ground just days before a court-imposed deadline to lift all age restrictions on the emergency contraceptive.
More than one-third of people having a stroke don't call 911, even though that's the fastest route to potentially lifesaving treatment, a new study reports.
More than one-third of people having a stroke don't call 911, even though that's the fastest route to potentially lifesaving treatment, a new study reports.
Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.
Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.
Danish scientists testing a novel HIV treatment in human trials contend that they're confident their strategy will result in a cure for the AIDS-causing virus, according to news reports.
Danish scientists testing a novel HIV treatment in human trials contend that they're confident their strategy will result in a cure for the AIDS-causing virus, according to news reports.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 11:02 AM EDT2013-04-30 15:02:28 GMT
Looking for a new way to get that jolt of caffeine energy? Food companies are betting snacks like potato chips, jelly beans and gum with a caffeinated kick could be just the answer.
Looking for a new way to get that jolt of caffeine energy? Food companies are betting snacks like potato chips, jelly beans and gum with a caffeinated kick could be just the answer.
Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web.
Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web.
Thursday, April 18 2013 10:16 AM EDT2013-04-18 14:16:10 GMT
An investigation has been launched into two confirmed and two probable cases of meningococcal disease in San Diego County, including one that led to a death and another that left a man hospitalized in critical condition.
An investigation has been launched into two confirmed and two probable cases of meningococcal disease in San Diego County, including one that led to a death and another that left a man hospitalized in critical condition.
Lullabies have been used to soothe babies since time immemorial. Now, scientists say that premature infants in particular can benefit from combining this tactic with other forms of music therapy.
Lullabies have been used to soothe babies since time immemorial. Now, scientists say that premature infants in particular can benefit from combining this tactic with other forms of music therapy.
Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.
Experts believe several changes in psychiatry's 'bible' will broaden both the definition and diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- ADHD.
Thursday, April 11 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-04-11 20:56:30 GMT
A person diagnosed with tuberculosis could have exposed children and staff at a San Marcos preschool to the illness last month, the county of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency announced Thursday.
A person diagnosed with tuberculosis could have exposed children and staff at a San Marcos preschool to the illness last month, the county of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency announced Thursday.
U.S. veterans who suffered major limb injuries in combat showed little improvement with mental health problems in the two years after receiving treatment for their wounds.
U.S. veterans who suffered major limb injuries in combat showed little improvement with mental health problems in the two years after receiving treatment for their wounds.
Diet and exercise are both important to a healthy lifestyle, but de-stressing is also key to being healthy. Here's a preview of The Healthy Living Expo and one effective way to de-stress.
Diet and exercise are both important to a healthy lifestyle, but de-stressing is also key to being healthy. Here's a preview of The Healthy Living Expo and one effective way to de-stress.
Tuesday, April 9 2013 10:48 AM EDT2013-04-09 14:48:00 GMT
Talk about a comeback: A treatment pulled off the market 30 years ago has won Food and Drug Administration approval again as the only drug specifically designated to treat morning sickness.
Talk about a comeback: A treatment pulled off the market 30 years ago has won Food and Drug Administration approval again as the only drug specifically designated to treat morning sickness.
Thursday, April 4 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-04-04 21:36:07 GMT
The County of San Diego has teamed up with the state's Air Resources Board to launch a new, free smartphone app that delivers real-time air quality information.
The County of San Diego has teamed up with the state's Air Resources Board to launch a new, free smartphone app that delivers real-time air quality information.
It's rare for children in the United States aged 10 to 12 to be sexually active, especially on a voluntary basis, a new study finds. However, almost one in five teens has had sex before age 15.
It's rare for children in the United States aged 10 to 12 to be sexually active, especially on a voluntary basis, a new study finds. However, almost one in five teens has had sex before age 15.
Child development experts advise parents not to introduce solid foods, such as baby cereal, into an infant's diet until the infant is at least 4 to 6 months old.
Child development experts advise parents not to introduce solid foods, such as baby cereal, into an infant's diet until the infant is at least 4 to 6 months old.
Football has been blamed for a growing number of injuries among young players in the past decade, but a new study finds that football is an exception.
Football has been blamed for a growing number of injuries among young players in the past decade, but a new study finds that football is an exception, and injuries from most other popular sports have dropped in children.
Despite claims to the contrary in "widespread marketing and advertising," expensive robotic surgery for hysterectomy is neither the only nor the best minimally invasive approach for the operation.
Despite claims to the contrary in "widespread marketing and advertising," expensive robotic surgery for hysterectomy is neither the only nor the best minimally invasive approach for the operation.
Friday, March 15 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-03-15 23:32:34 GMT
A 39-year-old man died of meningococcal disease this week and health officials are checking to see if the case might be linked to an outbreak of the illness in Tijuana, county officials announced Friday.
A 39-year-old man died of meningococcal disease this week and health officials are checking to see if the case might be linked to an outbreak of the illness in Tijuana, county officials announced Friday.
In an effort to quickly develop drugs that could prevent or slow Alzheimer's, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it plans to relax the approval process for experimental medications.
In an effort to quickly develop drugs that could prevent or slow Alzheimer's, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it plans to relax the approval process for experimental medications for the memory-robbing disease.
About one in every 50 heterosexual Americans living in poorer urban neighborhoods is infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
About one in every 50 heterosexual Americans living in poorer urban neighborhoods is infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
Americans are far more likely to use cell phones while driving than Europeans, with one in three U.S. drivers admitting to texting or emailing behind the wheel, U.S. health officials said Thursday.
Americans are far more likely to use cell phones while driving than Europeans, with one in three U.S. drivers admitting to texting or emailing behind the wheel, U.S. health officials said Thursday.
More than half of all teens and young adults in the United States know a victim of dating violence or sexual assault, according to a new national survey.
More than half of all teens and young adults in the United States know a victim of dating violence or sexual assault, according to a new national survey.
Children who drink sugar-sweetened beverages consume more calories than other children and the beverages are the main reason for that higher calorie intake, a new study reveals.
Children who drink sugar-sweetened beverages consume more calories than other children and the beverages are the main reason for that higher calorie intake, a new study reveals.
The death rate among Danish men in same-sex partnerships has dropped significantly since the 1990s, but the death rate among women in same-sex unions is increasing, a new study finds.
The death rate among Danish men in same-sex partnerships has dropped significantly since the 1990s, but the death rate among women in same-sex unions is increasing, a new study finds.
The number of women worldwide using modern contraceptive methods such as birth control pills is increasing, but an estimated 233 million women with partners may not have access to these methods in 2015, a new study...
The number of women worldwide using modern contraceptive methods such as birth control pills is increasing, but an estimated 233 million women with partners may not have access to these methods in 2015, a new study suggests.
Sunday, March 10 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-03-10 19:53:18 GMT
Stress does bad things to the heart. New studies have found higher rates of cardiac problems in veterans with PTSD, New Orleans residents six years after Hurricane Katrina and Greeks
Stress does bad things to the heart. New studies have found higher rates of cardiac problems in veterans with PTSD, New Orleans residents six years after Hurricane Katrina and Greeks struggling through that country's financial turmoil.
Older adults who get steroid injections for degeneration in their lower spine may fare worse than people who skip the treatment, a small study suggests.
Older adults who get steroid injections for degeneration in their lower spine may fare worse than people who skip the treatment, a small study suggests.
Short bouts of moderately intense exercise appear to improve the self-control of youngsters and young adults, a broad review of existing research suggests.
Short bouts of moderately intense exercise appear to improve the self-control of youngsters and young adults, a broad review of existing research suggests.
Grilled hot dogs and sausages may be tasty treats at ball games and picnics, but a new study of nearly 450,000 people finds that eating too much processed meat might shave years off your life.
Grilled hot dogs and sausages may be tasty treats at ball games and picnics, but a new study of nearly 450,000 people finds that eating too much processed meat might shave years off your life.
Disabled people are twice as likely to be attacked at work as other employees, and they also are more likely to be insulted, ridiculed and intimidated on the job, a new study finds.
Disabled people are twice as likely to be attacked at work as other employees, and they also are more likely to be insulted, ridiculed and intimidated on the job, a new study finds.
A "nightmare" bacteria that is resistant to powerful antibiotics and kills half of those it infects has surfaced in nearly 200 U.S. hospitals and nursing homes, federal health officials reported Tuesday.
A "nightmare" bacteria that is resistant to powerful antibiotics and kills half of those it infects has surfaced in nearly 200 U.S. hospitals and nursing homes, federal health officials reported Tuesday.
Tuesday, March 5 2013 9:11 PM EST2013-03-06 02:11:51 GMT
As flu season continues to wind down in San Diego County, the virus is still making its presence known, and is leaving some people with nagging after-effects.
As flu season continues to wind down in San Diego County, the virus is still making its presence known, and is leaving some people with nagging after-effects.
Anxiety is far more common in the days after childbirth than depression, with nearly one in five new mothers reporting acute mental stress surrounding delivery and the transition to a larger family.
Anxiety is far more common in the days after childbirth than depression, with nearly one in five new mothers reporting acute mental stress surrounding delivery and the transition to a larger family.
A baby born two-and-a-half years ago in Mississippi with HIV is the first case of a so-called "functional cure" of the infection, researchers announced Sunday.
A baby born two-and-a-half years ago in Mississippi with HIV is the first case of a so-called "functional cure" of the infection, researchers announced Sunday.
If you sometimes get a jolt of pain in your mouth when you drink or eat something hot or cold, you're not alone: A new survey of U.S. dental offices finds that one in eight people has over-sensitive teeth.
If you sometimes get a jolt of pain in your mouth when you drink or eat something hot or cold, you're not alone: A new survey of U.S. dental offices finds that one in eight people has over-sensitive teeth.
Many low-income patients want to communicate electronically with their doctors but can't because the clinics they use generally do not offer such services, a new study finds.
Many low-income patients want to communicate electronically with their doctors but can't because the clinics they use generally do not offer such services, a new study finds.
Monday, March 4 2013 10:01 AM EST2013-03-04 15:01:47 GMT
A baby born with the virus that causes AIDS appears to have been cured, scientists announced Sunday, describing the case of a child from Mississippi who's now 2½ and has been off
A baby born with the virus that causes AIDS appears to have been cured, scientists announced Sunday, describing the case of a child from Mississippi who's now 2½ and has been off medication for about a year with no signs of infection.
Many women like gel manicures because they are durable and long-lasting, but frequent use can cause nail thinning, brittleness, peeling and cracking, and also hide nail disease, an expert warns.
Many women like gel manicures because they are durable and long-lasting, but frequent use can cause nail thinning, brittleness, peeling and cracking, and also hide nail disease, an expert warns.
Ready to get up and get in shape? There are many ways to workout, but there is a special fitness routine helping some lose pounds and inches all in an effort to stay heart healthy.
Ready to get up and get in shape? There are many ways to workout, but there is a special fitness routine helping some lose pounds and inches all in an effort to stay heart healthy.
Wednesday, February 27 2013 6:45 PM EST2013-02-27 23:45:37 GMT
The largest genetic study of mental illnesses to date finds five major disorders may not look much alike but they share some gene-based risks.
The largest genetic study of mental illnesses to date finds five major disorders may not look much alike but they share some gene-based risks. The surprising discovery comes in the quest to unravel what causes psychiatric disorders and how to better diagnose and treat them.
Fast food fare from restaurants such as McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's and Pizza Hut accounted for more than 11 percent of the calories in American adults' daily diets in recent years.
Fast food fare from restaurants such as McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's and Pizza Hut accounted for more than 11 percent of the calories in American adults' daily diets in recent years.
Most parents still rely on word-of-mouth recommendations when choosing their child's doctor, according to the latest University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital national poll on children's health.
Most parents still rely on word-of-mouth recommendations when choosing their child's doctor, according to the latest University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital national poll on children's health.
Modifying an infant's diet to include the protein gluten while the mother is still breast-feeding could lower the risk of celiac disease, a common intestinal disorder, according to a new Swedish study.
Modifying an infant's diet to include the protein gluten while the mother is still breast-feeding could lower the risk of celiac disease, a common intestinal disorder, according to a new Swedish study.
Two studies, one from the United States and the other from New Zealand, add more fuel to the long-standing claim that exposure to television -- especially violent TV -- can harm children.
Two studies, one from the United States and the other from New Zealand, add more fuel to the long-standing claim that exposure to television -- especially violent TV -- can harm children.
After days of sampling every dish that your destination has to offer, it should come as no surprise when your jeans begin to feel tight. In order to avoid weight gain, try these 10 tips.
After days of sampling every dish that your destination has to offer, it should come as no surprise when your jeans begin to feel tight. In order to avoid weight gain, try these 10 tips.
Women eating a high-calcium diet and taking calcium supplements adding up to more than 1,400 milligrams a day may be running nearly twice the risk of dying from heart disease, a large Swedish study suggests.
Women eating a high-calcium diet and taking calcium supplements adding up to more than 1,400 milligrams a day may be running nearly twice the risk of dying from heart disease, a large Swedish study suggests.
Wednesday, February 6 2013 4:06 PM EST2013-02-06 21:06:57 GMT
The current "flu season" in San Diego County is now the second-deadliest on record, after 11 more influenza fatalities were recorded last week, according to the county Health and Human Services Agency.
The current "flu season" in San Diego County is now the second-deadliest on record, after 11 more influenza fatalities were recorded last week, according to the county Health and Human Services Agency.
Tuesday, February 5 2013 9:52 PM EST2013-02-06 02:52:04 GMT
After a dominance of influenza on the local health front, San Diego health clinics are again reporting a variety of viral and bacterial infections, including a chest infection that can hang on for a long time.
After a dominance of influenza on the local health front, San Diego health clinics are again reporting a variety of viral and bacterial infections, including a chest infection that can hang on for a long time.
Hey, sports fans: It doesn't matter if your team wins or loses, just as long as the game is a down-to-the-wire nail-biter, with heroes to laud and villains to loathe.
Hey, sports fans: It doesn't matter if your team wins or loses, just as long as the game is a down-to-the-wire nail-biter, with heroes to laud and villains to loathe.
Super Bowl party hosts and guests are ready for some football. But they also need to get ready to fight the temptation to eat and drink too much while watching the game, an expert warns.
Super Bowl party hosts and guests are ready for some football. But they also need to get ready to fight the temptation to eat and drink too much while watching the game, an expert warns.
Americans are being urged to look through their closets for anything crimson, scarlet or apple-red to wear Friday, in support of the American Heart Association's annual Go Red for Women campaign.
Americans are being urged to look through their closets for anything crimson, scarlet or apple-red to wear Friday, in support of the American Heart Association's annual Go Red for Women campaign.
Wednesday, January 30 2013 3:07 PM EST2013-01-30 20:07:57 GMT
Five people in San Diego County died of influenza last week, bringing the total during "flu season" to 19, the county Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday.
Five people in San Diego County died of influenza last week, bringing the total during "flu season" to 19, the county Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday.
If you're one of those husbands who thinks taking over some of your wife's household chores will translate into having sex more often, maybe you should think again.
If you're one of those husbands who thinks taking over some of your wife's household chores will translate into having sex more often, maybe you should think again.
Thursday, January 24 2013 9:34 PM EST2013-01-25 02:34:55 GMT
It's been a deadly flu season here in San Diego. So far, 14 people have died. Doctors say it's never too late to protect yourself from the flu by doing one simple thing: getting vaccinated.
It's been a deadly flu season here in San Diego. So far, 14 people have died. Doctors say it's never too late to protect yourself from the flu by doing one simple thing: getting vaccinated.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:04 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:04:11 GMT
The Grandparents Scam is conning seniors out of thousands of dollars across the country. But thanks to a News 8 report, one grandmother didn't fall for it.
The Grandparents Scam is conning seniors out of thousands of dollars across the country. But thanks to a News 8 report, one grandmother didn't fall for it.
