A UC San Diego analysis of more than 17,000 adults finds women not only carry more modifiable dementia risks but also suffer stronger cognitive effects from them.

San Diego health officials are urging at-risk residents to complete the two-dose JYNNEOS series after a local rise in mpox cases and a travel-linked clade I detection.

The California Hospital Association sued Anthem Blue Cross, saying a new policy that cuts hospital payments when out‑of‑network doctors provide care is unlawful and risks deeper financial strain.

San Diego County is notifying families that Sunset Elementary may have had a TB exposure between July and October 2025; free testing is being offered.

San Diego County opened its eighth crisis stabilization unit in El Cajon — the first in East County — a 14,000‑sq‑ft, 24/7 center meant to stabilize people and divert ER visits.

New county data show one in four San Diego teens facing serious psychological distress, with asthma and injuries driving ER visits and a dip in kindergarten shots.

A UC San Diego analysis of 2.8M student surveys links local flavored‑tobacco bans to lower youth vaping and finds no uptick in teen cigarette use.

San Diego County is notifying Southwestern College students and staff of potential exposure to multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Officials say testing and follow-up are being arranged for those at highest risk.

Trans San Diegans say shrinking public‑restroom access is contributing to UTIs, pelvic‑floor injuries and missed work. Local reporting and a national survey spell out the risks.

A $15.85M NIH award will fund a 12‑year, multisite study by UC San Diego and UC Davis to track brain aging in Latino adults with MRIs, biomarkers and cognitive tests.

San Diego surgeons warn a viral "bonesmashing" trend risks fractures, nerve injury and lasting brain harm.

San Diego County says two bats found in Escondido tested positive for rabies and is asking anyone who touched them to contact public health for evaluation. Officials confirmed both animals were rabid.

California has poured hundreds of millions into heat programs, but experts say the approach is still crisis‑driven while counties write their own rules. Local mandates and bond proposals will decide who actually gets cooled.