564 County Flu Cases Last Week Is Decline from 692 the Week Before
Flu cases remain widespread in San Diego County, with medical officials confirming more than 500…
Lemon Grove Opens Community Garden with 43 Planters for City Residents
The city of Lemon Grove held a grand opening ceremony Saturday for a community garden, which…
San Diego Ranked 3rd Healthiest City in America
San Diego was ranked the third healthiest city in America, trailing only San Francisco and…
Opinion: In an Aging America, Walking Is a Simple Path to Better Health
There are countless benefits to exercise, no matter what age. For older adults, many studies…
Opinion: Californians’ Health Is Improving, But Challenges Remain
California is trending better healthwise this year than last, with key indicators showing the state…
Opinion: We Need to Stop Glamorizing The ‘Mommy Drinking’ Culture
Women and alcohol have a complicated relationship. When I wrote my thesis in the 1990s…
UCSD Receives $25 Million to Start School of Public Health
The Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Foundation announced Tuesday a $25 million donation to UC San…
New California Program Fights Congestive Heart Failure with Healthy Food
Sharon Quenton is feeling pretty good. She’s walking well, breathing well and feels like she’s…
Public Smoking Bans Help Children of Smokers, SDSU Study Finds
Public smoking bans even help the children of smokers, laying to rest a theory that…
Hepatitis A Infection Slows; 7 New Cases Reported this Week
A weekly update on an outbreak of hepatitis A in the San Diego region included…
Opinion: Cutting SNAP Food Program Would Endanger Veterans’ Families
I have a son who is 8 years old. His health and nourishment are my…
Spotlight on Childhood Obesity Highlights Need to Address ‘Health Equity’
San Diego will become the national focal point on childhood obesity next week. Nearly 1,800…
Meditation + Yoga + Veggie Diet + Massages = Good For Your Health
Meditation, yoga, a vegetarian diet and massages are good for your health, according to a…
Target Partners with County’s ‘Live Well San Diego’ Program
The nationwide retailer Target joined San Diego County Wednesday in promoting healthy food and living options…
