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A popular procedure for treating fractured vertebrae may not provide any more healing or pain relief than a simple shot of a short-acting anesthetic, according to two new studies published Wednesday.

A development that would bring thousands of new homes to rural north San Diego County failed to get approval from the San Diego Board of Supervisor yesterday. But the Merriam Mountain project near Interstate 15 may be back on the agenda in January.

Most homeless people in America are too poor to buy their own health coverage, but many also don't qualify for Medicaid, the government-run health program for the poor.

How far have we come in terms of accepting and understanding mental illness as a society? It is estimated that self-stigma keeps 50 to 60 percent of individuals with mental health challenges from getting treatment. We'll discuss a new initiative launched by San Diego County's department of Mental Health Services that aims to educate San Diegans about mental illness.

What defines a concussion? And, what are the potential effects of repeated concussions on the brain? We speak to a pair of local experts about the long- and short-term effects of concussions, the latest NFL rules changes, and the challenges to identifying when a person has suffered a concussion.

In August of 1990, Saddam Hussein's army marched into Kuwait, prompting the launch of Operation Desert Storm. American and coalition forces crushed the Iraqi military, but stopped short of toppling Hussein -- a move some critics say set the stage for the current war in Iraq. Two veterans of Desert Storm look back at the legacy of the first Gulf War.

High-speed broadband is rarely available on rural reservations. Members of the Karuk tribe in Northern California say the lack of connectivity is dangerous during emergencies. The FCC is appointing a new liaison to help bring broadband to more tribes.

What are the benefits and downsides of synthetic biology? We'll explore the ethical issues that arise as part of our monthly ethics segment.

In the heated, political back-and-forth of the health care debate, doctors' voices aren't always heard. A new, comprehensive nationwide survey finds that 73 percent of doctors support the inclusion of a public option.

The effort to recall Oceanside City Councilman Jerry Kern failed decisively last week. KPBS Political Correspondent Gloria Penner examines the success and failure of recent recall elections in San Diego and across California.