UC San Diego researchers have found that a post-COVID lung disease shares origins with other scarring lung diseases.
Walmarts across California will host free health screenings and low-cost immunizations on Saturday.
This week Voice of San Diego published a powerful story about the alarming rate young men in the military are dying by suicide.
On Saturday, the 988 number will connect to a trained counselor who can help them and connect them to services in the area where they live.
Recent spikes in hospitalizations and new cases have led the CDC to increase the risk level for the region.
According to data, in 2020, suicide claimed the lives of more than 44,000 Americans. Locally, 419 suicides were reported that same year.
The county is seeing spikes in infections and hospitalizations, prompting health officials to encourage residents to be more vigilant.
With the national supply of vaccine extremely limited, the county is focusing on vaccinating people at higher risk.
The findings come amid growing concerns about the potential harms of social media use, particularly among young people.
The gift will help the organization build and expand health centers throughout San Diego, Riverside and Imperial Counties.
Prior infection does not necessarily prevent reinfection with some of the newer virus variants, according to national data.
ICU patients with COVID were down two from the previous day's total to 43. There were 39 more hospital beds available, totaling 236.
The Best Hospitals In America list spotlights 148 hospitals across the country that consistently provide great care.
About 60 million Americans live with chronic migraines and headaches, according to the American Academy of Neurology.
Headaches are one of the most common disorders of the body's nervous system.
The technology lets doctors superimpose the 3D surgery plan over the patient’s anatomy on the operating table.
A growing body of evidence suggests that the impact of onerous health costs is already negatively impacting mental health.
The bacterial advisory for La Jolla Cove beach was lifted Saturday by San Diego County health authorities.
“Lots of people will be gathering to celebrate this weekend, and we urge them to not let their guard down.”
"Children are not immune to COVID-19 and they can still develop serious complications," said Dr. Wilma Wooten, public health officer.
"Lots of people will be gathering to celebrate this weekend, and we urge them to not let their guard down."
The Medicare decision will increase the racial inequities already surrounding Alzheimer’s.
Thousands of older San Diegans have yet to receive all the recommended vaccine doses and boosters for COVID-19.
More seniors exist in the “forgotten middle,” unable to afford quality healthcare and unable to qualify for assistance.
The donation will help fund the Prebys Innovation and Education Center’s five simulation labs.
Health officials said the county will no longer publicize weekly articles on the region's flu status due to the continuing drop.
Rady Children's Hospital said that it plans to administer around 500 doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines Tuesday.
“Escondido is where we began more than 50 years ago, and we’re proud to expand our services in the area.”
Since May, there have been three probable cases of Monkeypox in San Diego County.
The results found the majority had some neurological symptoms half a year later.
The cases must be confirmed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is expected in the coming days.
The line between a “normal” concern about germs and a diagnosable fear of them can be hard to discern.
Since the first local case was identified in March of 2020, county officials say a total of 803,293 cases have been recorded.
"Influenza isn't easing up," said Dr. Cameron Kaiser, the county's deputy public health officer.
The cost of medical care is up 3.5% in the last year.
The suit was filed in San Diego Superior Court against FreshKampo.
The passage of a flavored tobacco ban in the city of San Diego is good news for public health.
The sharp increase in cases prompted health officials to remind San Diegans to continue using established protective measures such as masks.
Roughly one in three seniors live alone.
Coworkers and teammates who thank each other before performing a high-stress task had a better cardiovascular response, researchers found.