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County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre, right, and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, center, unveil new Tijuana sewage "warning" signs. Resident Gabriel Uribe, left, says exposure to toxic gas stemming from the polluted Tijuana River has affected his health.

Matthew Bowler

KPBS

Environment

New ‘warning’ signs for Tijuana sewage go up, and they're not at beaches

Tammy Murga

The signs suggest that the public avoid the immediate area and any contact with the river water.

Health

After the CDC shooting, federal workers demand more protections from RFK Jr.
Health

Ticks are migrating, but scant surveillance may leave doctors in the dark on patient treatment
Health

These brain implants speak your mind — even when you don't want to

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Facing cancer? Here's when to consider experimental therapies, and when not to

Jeff Stewart

It can be easy to get your hopes up about exciting new research or alternative approaches to cancer treatment. Here's an insider's guide for figuring out which ones are worth your time.
Health

Our bodies respond differently to food. A new study aims to find out how

Allison Aubrey

The NIH will track the diets and lifestyles of 10,000 people to see how genetics, biology and the microbiome impact people's health. The study will use AI to tailor individual diet advice.
Health

The CDC is worried about a mpox rebound and urges people to get vaccinated

Pien Huang

A cluster of mpox cases in the Chicago area has sparked fears of a summer wave. Health officials are pointing to new research showing the vaccine is effective and hoping people take notice.
Health

FDA advisers support approval of RSV vaccine to protect infants

Scott Hensley

Rob Stein

At least 58,000 childern younger than 5 years old are hospitalized each year with RSV infections. A Pfizer vaccine given to pregnant people could help protect their infants from severe RSV illness.
Health

The Texas Legislature approves a ban on gender-affirming care for minors

The Associated Press

The bill cleared the GOP-controlled Legislature after a final vote in the Senate over the objections of Democrats. Texas is now poised to join at least 17 other states that have enacted similar bans.
Local

More ambulances will be responding to San Diego emergencies

Matt Hoffman

City Council approved a deal Tuesday which allows Falck, the city’s current ambulance provider, to contract with American Medical Response for additional ambulances.
Health

The abortion pill mifepristone has another day in federal court

Becky Sullivan

While a Supreme Court order continues to ensure the drug is still widely available, the issue returned Wednesday to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals as lawyers for both sides urged the court to act.
Health

California has tried to cut the cost of insulin for years. Why it might finally succeed

Kristen Hwang

To fight the skyrocketing cost of insulin, California is using multiple tactics, including making its own generic versions.
Health

New hope for an antidote to death cap mushrooms and other poison fungi

Max Barnhart

The death cap mushroom is one of the deadliest poison fungi on earth. Few effective treatments are available. But a team of Chinese and Australian scientists say they've made a leap forward.
Health

Teens say social media is stressing them out. Here's how to help them

Michaeleen Doucleff

Many parents are worried about their kids losing themselves for hours on their phones. Turns out, teens are troubled too. But they also know a lot about how to get unhooked. Here's how they do it.