Health

MMR — the modern combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella — provides stronger, longer-lasting protection against measles than the stand-alone measles vaccine typically given in the U.S. in the early 1960s.

Eric Risberg

Health

County health officials confirm first case of measles in San Diego this year

City News Service

Last year, four measles cases were confirmed in the county, all associated with international travel.

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National

Is 'rainbow fentanyl' a threat to your kids this Halloween? Experts say no

Brian Mann

The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning that drug dealers are marketing rainbow-colored fentanyl to kids. Many drug experts say that's likely not happening.
Local

Congenital syphilis rates soar across California as public health funding dwindles

Kristen Hwang / CalMatters

The number of congenital syphilis cases has ballooned to rates not seen in two decades. Public health workers say the increase coincides with a decline in funding for public health and a drop in the rate of women accessing prenatal care.
Local

Mental health concerns among youth prompt call for more resources

Tania Thorne

Escondido Union High school District is trying to get ahead and get students help with a new mobile resource.
Environment

Report: Eliminating San Diego’s diesel trucks goes a long way toward cleaner air

Erik Anderson

A new report from the American Lung Association said San Diego stands to reap huge benefits if medium and heavy duty trucks are electrified.
Health

Artificial intelligence could soon diagnose illness based on the sound of your voice

Carmen Molina Acosta

Lisa Weiner

Everything from your vocal cord vibrations to breathing patterns when you speak offers potential information about your health. Researchers are collecting voice data to one day use in an app.
International

The fearless midwives of Pakistan: In the face of floods, they do not give up

Diaa Hadid

With few supplies in makeshift clinics, these warriors are not only caring for thousands of pregnant women who've lost their homes, they're also making sure that women and children get food and water.
International

PHOTOS: In this nomadic tribe in Iran, the women persevere despite hardships

Enayat Asadi

Vicky Hallett

Part of the Bakhtiari people, they live as their ancestors did, migrating between pastures in western and southwestern Iran. Women play a vital role, coping with hardships and persevering.
Local

Schedule vaccinations before indoor holiday gatherings, county urges

City News Service

San Diego County public health officials are encouraging residents Friday to schedule vaccinations for both COVID-19 and influenza as the holidays — and indoor gatherings — approach.
National

Barnard College will offer abortion pills for students

Jaclyn Diaz

The move is a direct response to the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. Though Barnard is in New York, where abortion access hasn't been restricted, the college wants to be prepared.
Health

Why childbirth is so dangerous for many young teens

Sarah Varney

Laws banning abortion in many conservative U.S. states are expected to boost birth rates among adolescents, whose bodies often aren't built for safe childbirth, or for carrying a pregnancy to term.