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Traveling internationally with a dog — or adopting one from abroad — just got a bit more complicated. The CDC issued new rules intended to reduce the risk of importing rabies.

The CDC issues new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S., aimed at keeping out rabies

The CDC announced stricter regulations for importing dogs from abroad — or traveling internationally with your furry companions.

A sign requiring the use of masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is pictured at a beach in Del Mar, June 29, 2020.

UCSD study finds masking, proper ventilation helped prevent COVID-19 cases

Infection preventative measures, including high ventilation standards and universal masking, prevented many SARS-CoV-2 transmissions during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a UC San Diego-led study published Tuesday revealed.

Solana Beach's 66th Annual Halloween Carnival

Running uninterrupted for 66 years, the Solana Vista/Skyline Elementary Schools’ Halloween Carnival in Solana Beach! The Solana Vista and Skyline Elementary Schools’ 66th Annual Halloween Carnival will take place at Solana Vista Elementary School located at 780 Santa Victoria in Solana Beach on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, from 11a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Proudly offered for sixty-six consecutive years, a long-beloved community Halloween Carnival is back in-person at Solana Vista School. This year’s Carnival will feature an array of games, activities, and performances for children of all ages as well as delicious food from local restaurants and lots of sweet treats and snacks for all tastes. In addition to the wide array of games offered, families can enjoy pony and “unicorn” rides, a petting zoo, bouncies and inflatables, and lots of great family Halloween fun.Costumes are not required, but are encouraged, and the event is open to the entire community. Proceeds from the Carnival benefit the Solana Beach Schools Foundation and provide essential funding for STREAM, Technology, Art, and supplemental Physical Education Discovery Lab classes at both Solana Vista and Skyline Schools. For media inquiries, please call Carnival Chair Kristen Villasenor at 858-922-5107. About the Solana Beach Schools Foundation: The Solana Beach Schools Foundation (SBSF) is a non-profit organization that funds inquiry-based, engaging learning opportunities in the Solana Beach School District’s weekly Discovery Lab Classes bridging the gap between vital school needs and state funding. The vision of the SBSF is to ensure optimal educational opportunities for every student in the district.

Researchers say multiple factors are likely impacting early puberty, including obesity, stress and endocrine-disrupting hormones which are widespread in the environment.

Girls are getting their first periods earlier. Here's what parents should know

Girls in the U.S. are getting their first menstrual period about 6 months earlier on average than they did in the 1950s and '60s. And the number of girls starting their period before age nine has doubled. Researchers say parents can help prepare their kids for early puberty.

Amanda Montell hosts the podcast <a href="https://www.soundslikeacult.com/">Sounds Like a Cult</a>. She's also the author of <em>Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism</em>.

'Magical Overthinking' author says information overload can stoke irrational thoughts

Author and podcast host Amanda Montell says our brains are overloaded with a constant stream of information that stokes our innate tendency to believe conspiracy theories and mysticism.

Six-year-old Sam and his mother, Tabitha, attend a virtual class with Sam’s teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing.

As discrimination complaints soar, parents of disabled students wait for help

The Education Department is handling record numbers of discrimination cases, including those involving disability. The backlog leaves some families waiting for help.

An aerial view shows painted circles in the grass to encourage people to keep a distance from each other at Washington Square Park in San Francisco. The photo is from May 22, 2020.

Coronavirus FAQ: Is the 6-foot rule debunked? Or does distance still protect you?

At a congressional hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the CDC recommendation to stay 6 feet from others to ward off infection was not based on data. Does that mean keeping a distance won't protect you?

Wilmer Vasquez was a gregarious extrovert. "He was very outgoing person," remembers his ex-girlfriend Rose Carvajal. He died in 2023 at just 29 years old after working outside as a roofer in record-breaking August heat in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Extreme heat contributed to his brother's death. He worries he could be next

Wilmer Vasquez died at just 29 years old after suffering heat illness during the hottest year on record. His brother, Yonatan, says climate change played a big role.

A century-old wrestling competition in Chittagong, Bangladesh, known as Abdul Jabbar's Boli Kheladraws thousands of spectators annually. In this picture from April 24, 2023, two wrestlers go at it on a sandy stage in front of a street audience.

Wow! These amazing drone's-eye views of our world are up for best drone photo

Here's a selection of finalists for the Siena Drone Photo Award competition of 2024: a wrestling match, an awesome bridge, a snow-covered village and pelicans!

Children play games outdoors in this undated photo.

Raising includers: 5 tips to help your kids be kind and compassionate

All kids develop at their own pace. To help kids learn to include others, it helps to take a proactive and positive approach to developing their social skills. Follow these five steps to help your kids become includers.

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