Health

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, on Friday raised concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda for the Department of Health and Human Services.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a dark view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

One person in San Diego became ill from the same strain of E. coli impacting organic carrots nationwide which has resulted in dozens of illnesses and even one death, county health officials say.

One person in San Diego became ill from the same strain of E. coli impacting organic carrots nationwide which has resulted in dozens of illnesses and even one death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and county health officials.

Air quality officials detected a spike in a toxic gas in the South Bay Monday evening stemming from sewage pollution from Tijuana.

Residents have long complained of odors stemming from sewage in the Tijuana River. Now their concerns are validated. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez has more. 

Contrary to many predictions, abortions did not decline nationally after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. Here’s what’s behind the trend.

Weldon served 14 years in Congress, where he was an outspoken critic of the CDC and its vaccine program.

Food safety experts say safely serving a holiday feast takes planning and know-how. Outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December.

Health officials are confirming bird flu in a California child — the first reported case in a U.S. minor.

Some San Diego County beach areas have been deemed unhealthy for swimmers and surfers Monday because of high bacteria levels, according to county health officials.

A new small study suggests that hot water can help muscles repair themselves and become stronger.

The CDC said twin infants in California died, but only one of the two deaths has been linked to the outbreak. Yu Shang Food has recalled products that may be contaminated.

With the winter season just starting to take hold in Baja California, several carbon monoxide poisoning deaths have been recorded in Tijuana, Mexico this week — an ongoing problem as people try to keep warm in countries with no federal carbon monoxide detection regulations.

The child experienced mild symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Control and Prevention.

With flu cases on the rise in San Diego County, public health officials Thursday are encouraging vaccinations and seeking to dispel some common myths about the flu vaccine.

The study also suggests going for a run before work won’t make up for sitting at your desk all day.

“This is every parent’s very worst fear and a nightmare that no one should have to endure,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after the death of 19-year-old Bianca Jones.

November is dedicated to raising awareness of men’s health issues such as mental health and suicide prevention, prostate and testicular cancer. California live correspondent, Lawrence Zarian, sat down with testicular cancer survivor Nic Wilson who’s encouraging men to self-check themselves.

The hottest ticket in town is also the coldest. “Coffee and Chill” is a wellness community that celebrates with caffeine and cold plunges. California Live Correspondent Paul Costabile dives in to see what’s so cool about this wellness event.