Opinion: We Depend on Smartphones, But Are We Using Them Safely?
If you were born in or before the 1990s, you probably remember a time without…
Obituary: Howard Asher, 72, a ‘Salesman Surgeon’ Who Pioneered New Medical Products
Howard R. Asher, 72, of San Diego passed away peacefully at his home on Nov.…
Salk Institute Receives Record-Breaking $89 Million in Annual Donations
The Salk Institute announced Monday it received a record-breaking $89 million from 1,204 donors in…
Nonprofit Mama’s Kitchen to Deliver 9 Millionth Meal on Monday
Mama’s Kitchen, a San Diego nonprofit that delivers meals to men, women and children affected…
UCSD Researchers Find Inhibiting Hormone Receptor Could Stall Cancer Growth
A group of researchers led by those at UC San Diego announced Thursday that inhibiting…
Padres ‘Pedal the Cause’ Donates Nearly $3 Million to Local Cancer Research
“Padres Pedal the Cause” Monday announced the donation of nearly $3 million to local medical…
SDSU Researchers Identify Cancer Biomarker in Mice
A group of researchers at San Diego State University has discovered a way to identify…
UCSD Medical School Gets $4.2 Million for Cancer Research
A UC San Diego School of Medicine pathology professor received a $4.2 million award from…
San Diego Resident Becomes First in County to Receive Radioactive Cancer Drug
A 31-year-old San Diego resident became the first in the county to receive a new…
Volunteers for Mama’s Kitchen Distributing Pies in Annual Thanksgiving Fundraiser
Mama’s Kitchen volunteers will distribute pies around San Diego County Wednesday, part of the nonprofit’s…
Tony Gwynn’s Family Settles Wrongful Death Case Against Smokeless Tobacco Maker
The family of late Padres great Tony Gwynn has settled a wrongful death suit against…
UCSD Researcher Suggests Chronic Illness Could Be Breakdown in Normal Healing
The cause of chronic illnesses like cancer and diabetes could be due to dysfunction in…
Mama’s Day Fundraiser Features Food Samples from 50 San Diego Chefs
More than 50 San Diego chefs will be offering tasting samples of their cuisine at…
Opinion: 340B Reform a Step in the Right Direction for Cancer Patients
We never imagined that a little-known federal program would come to have such a big…
