Health

California Flavor Crackdown Linked to Drop in Teen Vaping, Study Finds

UCSD researchers see modest declines in youth e-cigarette use after local flavored-tobacco bans, with no rise in cigarette smoking.

California Flavor Ban Linked to Decline in Youth Vaping Rates

UCSD study finds local flavored tobacco restrictions effective in reducing e-cigarette use among teens without pushing them to cigarettes

Flavored Tobacco Bans Cut Youth Vaping in California

Local sales bans on flavored tobacco linked to reduced e-cigarette use without increasing cigarette smoking

The Essential Role of a Health Plan in California

Anthem Blue Cross president outlines how health plans can simplify healthcare, lower costs, and provide personalized support.

Lack of Public Bathrooms Harms Trans San Diegans' Health

Transgender and gender-diverse residents report UTIs, pelvic issues, and missed work due to limited restroom access in the city.

Top Medical Schools Ranked in Tiers by U.S. News

Several schools move up to Tier 1 for research and primary care programs.

Bangladesh Battles Measles Outbreak with Emergency Vaccinations

Rapid spread of preventable disease sparks urgent response to save young lives

Flu Season 2025-2026 Reaches Alarming Levels

CDC reports record-high percentage of doctor visits for flu-like illnesses, raising concerns about severity of this year's flu season.

Tuberculosis Bacteria Use Stealth to Evade Immune System

Groundbreaking discovery reveals how TB mycobacteria stiffen host cell membranes to survive