Depression and anxiety -- but not necessarily antidepressants -- are associated with a lower chance of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study suggests.
Depression and anxiety -- but not necessarily antidepressants -- are associated with a lower chance of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF), a new study suggests.
Despite previous studies suggesting a bevy of health benefits, a new analysis challenges the idea that drinking alcohol in moderation might prolong your life.
Despite previous studies suggesting a bevy of health benefits, a new analysis challenges the idea that drinking alcohol in moderation might prolong your life.
During the first two months of this year, 116 U.S. residents have tested positive for infection with the Zika virus, and all but one were linked to travel to regions endemic for the virus.
During the first two months of this year, 116 U.S. residents have tested positive for infection with the Zika virus, and all but one were linked to travel to regions endemic for the virus.
Although there is no cure for allergies, there are some effective forms of treatment that can help manage and alleviate symptoms. It can be difficult to decipher which treatment options are truly effective and which ones are simply myths.
Although there is no cure for allergies, there are some effective forms of treatment that can help manage and alleviate symptoms. It can be difficult to decipher which treatment options are truly effective and which ones are simply myths.
Monday, March 14 2016 8:57 PM EDT2016-03-15 00:57:13 GMT
Three more students at the University of San Diego have been diagnosed with mumps, making for a total of five cases at the school, county health officials announced Monday.
Three more University of San Diego undergraduate students tested positive for mumps, on top of two others reported last week, county health officials reported Monday.
"Adulting" is really hard and it seems that the stress never ends between rough days at work, paying bills and trying to maintain a healthy social life. That's why TVGuide.com has compiled a list of shows available on your primary streaming services to help you unwind.
"Adulting" is really hard and it seems that the stress never ends between rough days at work, paying bills and trying to maintain a healthy social life. That's why TVGuide.com has compiled a list of shows available on your primary streaming services to help you unwind.
Friday, March 11 2016 9:19 PM EST2016-03-12 02:19:10 GMT
Thousands of Aztecs fans have made the trip to Las Vegas to cheer on the team during the conference tournament. But one fan in particular has overcome a life-threatening illness to attend the games with her family.
Thousands of Aztecs fans have made the trip to Las Vegas to cheer on the team during the conference tournament. But one fan in particular has overcome a life-threatening illness to attend the games with her family.
Friday, March 11 2016 12:57 PM EST2016-03-11 17:57:01 GMT
The spread of the Zika virus in Latin America is giving a boost to a British biotech firm's proposal to deploy a genetically modified mosquito to try to stop transmission of the disease.
The spread of the Zika virus in Latin America is giving a boost to a British biotech firm's proposal to deploy a genetically modified mosquito to try to stop transmission of the disease.
While the flu season continues it's grip on San Diego County, some other medical issues are making a mark on the local health front. Watch the video above for this week's What's Going Around Report.
While the flu season continues it's grip on San Diego County, some other medical issues are making a mark on the local health front. Watch the video above for this week's What's Going Around Report.
Tuesday, March 8 2016 4:32 PM EST2016-03-08 21:32:28 GMT
Sexual transmission of the Zika virus is more common than previously thought, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, citing reports from several countries.
Sexual transmission of the Zika virus is more common than previously thought, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, citing reports from several countries.
Wednesday, March 2 2016 11:11 PM EST2016-03-03 04:11:36 GMT
San Francisco supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to boost the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21, despite arguments from opponents that cities and counties cannot trump California law.
San Francisco supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to boost the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21, despite arguments from opponents that cities and counties cannot trump California law.
Wednesday, March 2 2016 9:27 PM EST2016-03-03 02:27:32 GMT
Four influenza-related deaths were reported to the county Health and Human Services Agency last week, bringing the "flu season'' toll to 15, area health officials announced Wednesday.
Four influenza-related deaths were reported to the county Health and Human Services Agency last week, bringing the "flu season'' toll to 15, area health officials announced Wednesday.
What's Going Around Report: Flu season continues to peak in San Diego County with the Council of Community Clinics reporting the virus in all areas, among patients of all ages.
What's Going Around Report: Flu season continues to peak in San Diego County with the Council of Community Clinics reporting the virus in all areas, among patients of all ages.
Tuesday, March 1 2016 9:15 PM EST2016-03-02 02:15:23 GMT
A plan to eradicate or substantially reduce HIV/AIDS in San Diego County within 10 years, including more extensive testing of residents, was approved Monday by the Board of Supervisors in a unanimous vote.
A plan to eradicate or substantially reduce HIV/AIDS in San Diego County within 10 years, including more extensive testing of residents, was approved Monday by the Board of Supervisors in a unanimous vote.
Young teens who smoke pot may wind up with brains that look strikingly different from those who start using marijuana later in their lives, a new study reports.
Young teens who smoke pot may wind up with brains that look strikingly different from those who start using marijuana later in their lives, a new study reports.
Last week local health officials reported a sharp increase in the number of flu cases in San Diego County. The Council of Community Clinics is seeing that trend continue. Watch this week's What's Going Around Report.
Last week local health officials reported a sharp increase in the number of flu cases in San Diego County. The Council of Community Clinics is seeing that trend continue. Watch this week's What's Going Around Report.
Nearly four in 10 people who seriously consider suicide end up recovering long-term, achieving a mental state that's free of suicidal symptoms or thoughts, a new Canadian study finds.
Nearly four in 10 people who seriously consider suicide end up recovering long-term, achieving a mental state that's free of suicidal symptoms or thoughts, a new Canadian study finds.
Babies whose mothers eat high amounts of fish during pregnancy appear to be at raised risk for obesity in childhood, and pollutants in the fish may drive the effect, a new study finds.
Babies whose mothers eat high amounts of fish during pregnancy appear to be at raised risk for obesity in childhood, and pollutants in the fish may drive the effect, a new study finds.
Monday, February 15 2016 11:52 AM EST2016-02-15 16:52:56 GMT
Walt Whitlow was under treatment for cancer when he got an unwelcome surprise. His financial assistance under President Barack Obama's health care law got slashed. That meant his premium quadrupled and his deductible went from $900 to $4,600.
Walt Whitlow was under treatment for cancer when he got an unwelcome surprise. His financial assistance under President Barack Obama's health care law got slashed. That meant his premium quadrupled and his deductible went from $900 to $4,600.
Constant criticism from parents reduces the likelihood that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will have fewer symptoms by the time they reach their teens, a new study suggests.
Constant criticism from parents reduces the likelihood that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) will have fewer symptoms by the time they reach their teens, a new study suggests.
Despite the potential risks to their baby's health, roughly one in 10 women smoke in the three months before getting pregnant, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.
Despite the potential risks to their baby's health, roughly one in 10 women smoke in the three months before getting pregnant, U.S. health officials reported Wednesday.
Americans' life expectancy is about two years shorter than residents of Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
Americans' life expectancy is about two years shorter than residents of Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
The severity of metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of health risk factors such as belly fat and poor cholesterol levels -- among U.S. teens has been improving, and researchers believe that healthier diets may be the reason why.
The severity of metabolic syndrome -- a cluster of health risk factors such as belly fat and poor cholesterol levels -- among U.S. teens has been improving, and researchers believe that healthier diets may be the reason why.
Changes in their gut microbes help bears prepare for hibernation, according to laboratory research that may hold clues for combating obesity in people.
Changes in their gut microbes help bears prepare for hibernation, according to laboratory research that may hold clues for combating obesity in people.
Friday, February 5 2016 8:43 AM EST2016-02-05 13:43:54 GMT
This may come as a surprise to California natives in their 20s and early 30s: The state owns your DNA. Every year about four million newborns in the U.S. get a heel prick at birth, to screen for congenital disorders, that if found early enough, can save their life.
This may come as a surprise to California natives in their 20s and early 30s: The state owns your DNA. Every year about four million newborns in the U.S. get a heel prick at birth, to screen for congenital disorders, that if found early enough, can save their life.
Monday, March 21 2016 3:47 PM EDT2016-03-21 19:47:06 GMT
A local nine-year-old foster child is currently living in an emergency children's shelter. There's an urgent need to find Knolly a home that can accommodate her wheelchair.
A local nine-year-old foster child is currently living in an emergency children's shelter. There's an urgent need to find Knolly a home that can accommodate her wheelchair.
Friday, March 18 2016 3:09 PM EDT2016-03-18 19:09:17 GMT
Pumpkin, a 6-year-old Long Hair Chihuahua/Papillon mix, is looking for a new best friend. This darling pup was surrendered by her previous owner because she did not get along well with the resident cat.
Pumpkin, a 6-year-old Long Hair Chihuahua/Papillon mix, is looking for a new best friend. This darling pup was surrendered by her previous owner because she did not get along well with the resident cat.
Friday, March 18 2016 2:41 AM EDT2016-03-18 06:41:03 GMT
More than 20,000 revelers are expected to celebrate St. Patrick's Day Thursday night at the 22nd annual Shamrock block party in the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego.
More than 20,000 revelers are expected to celebrate St. Patrick's Day Thursday night at the 22nd annual Shamrock block party in the Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego.