A proposal from state Sen. Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson aims to help consumers better understand how much sugar is in everyday beverages.
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The U.S. fertility rate continued its slide to historic levels, due to plunging teen pregnancies and far more women delaying motherhood into their 30s and 40s. -
People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters. -
The Artemis II astronauts don't have a lot of space to exercise. That's why they've got the flywheel — a small device that can be used for strength and cardio workouts. -
The U.S. government long saw giving international aid as a way to build goodwill throughout the world. Did it work? And what does the reducing of foreign aid mean for that effort now? -
The teen birth rate continues its decades-long downward trend. Researchers say many factors are at play, including less sexual activity and more access to contraception and abortion. -
The abortion pill mifepristone must undergo a safety review by the FDA, the judge said. Louisiana's case seeking to ban its use through telemedicine will proceed after that review. -
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Superintendent David Feliciano said he believed the initial complaint that necessitated a remedy originated from a gender-nonconforming student at an elementary school who was "uncomfortable using the restroom because of comments other students made about how they dressed." -
Artificial intelligence tools that help mental health therapists take notes and keep records are quickly entering the marketplace. But some question the safety of AI in mental health care delivery. -
State officials and San Diego advocates say evolving vape products pose growing health risks for young users. -
Recent water quality samples meet state health standards, allowing for DEHQ to open the beaches Saturday at Avenida Lunar and the Coronado Lifeguard Tower, officials said in a statement. The health advisory for Crown Cove was also lifted.
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