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Health

How financial counseling at the pediatrician's office can help families thrive

Pien Huang

Researchers paired new parents with financial coaches in a pediatric clinic. They found the families were more likely to come for well-child visits and vaccinations — and they got ahead financially.
Health

New childhood obesity guidance raises worries over the risk of eating disorders

Kaitlyn Radde

Many eating disorder specialists oppose the new guidance's focus on weight loss and BMI, and say it minimizes the risk of disordered eating and will perpetuate deep-rooted, damaging stigmas.
Health

San Diego educators discuss mental health for kids

Matt Hoffman

School staff across San Diego county will participate in training sessions for student mental health awareness starting this week.
Health

'Dr. Lisa on the Street' busts health myths and empowers patients

Ryan Levi

Dan Gorenstein

She's seen what happens when people don't trust or understand their doctor. Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick founded 'Grapevine Health' to get solid information out, especially to Black and Latinx patients.
Health

Is chocolate good for your heart? Finally the FDA has an answer – kind of

Allison Aubrey

For years, chocolate-lovers have pointed to studies suggesting compounds in cocoa may be good for heart health. But some of the recent evidence comes from flavanol-rich cocoa, not from candy bars
Health

COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won't be free to many consumers much longer

Julie Appleby

Insurers, employers, taxpayers and other consumers will all be affected as drugmakers move these products to the commercial market in May. How much you'll pay depends on your health insurance.
Environment

Gas stove makers have a pollution solution. They're just not using it

Jeff Brady

Gas utilities and cooking stove manufacturers knew for decades that burners could be made that emit less pollution in homes, but they chose not to. That may may be about to change.
Health

Junk food companies say they're trying to do good. A new book raises doubts

Pien Huang

As the marketing of soda and fast food ramps up around the world, the companies involved forge partnerships to help the poor. The new book 'Junk Food Politics' casts a critical eye at their efforts.
Health

COVID-19 is a leading cause of death among children, but is still rare

Ayana Archie

Children ages 19 and under died from COVID-19 at a rate at 1 per 100,000, making it rare, but still a leading cause of death among that age group.
Local

Girl Scout cookies are back in San Diego

Melissa Mae

Girl Scout cookie season kicked off on Jan. 29 and runs through March 12.