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San Diego Health News

For readers in San Diego, this page covers medical research, wellness practices, public health and personal health decisions. Reporting focuses on findings that affect the city and the communities around it.


Diseases

Alzheimer’s

Silvergate Donates $31,594 to Alzheimer's San Diego

Three senior living communities raised funds through events and an AmeriCare corporate match ahead of the Walk4ALZ.

Silvergate Donates $31,594 to Alzheimer's San Diego

Substance Abuse

Live Poll

Should city-funded homelessness sites be required to provide comprehensive on-site substance abuse treatment?

Substance Abuse

San Diego Councilmember Demands Better Overdose Prevention

A city official is pushing for improved safety protocols after a recent fatal overdose at a safe sleeping site.

San Diego Councilmember Demands Better Overdose Prevention

Nutrition

Live Poll

Do you support the military prioritizing healthier dietary options for recruits in basic training?

Nutrition

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Opens Largest Mess Hall

The new 100,000-square-foot facility at the San Diego base serves up to 20,000 meals daily.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Opens Largest Mess Hall

Men’s Health

Live Poll

Do you trust medical advice you encounter on social media platforms?

Men’s Health

Expert Debunked Claims of Male Menopause

Dr. James Chao stated that the term inaccurately categorizes common midlife symptoms as a universal hormone condition.

Expert Debunked Claims of Male Menopause

Children’s Health

Children’s Health

Judge Allows Rady Children’s Hospital to Limit Care

A new court ruling permits the hospital to restrict gender-transition services for new patients.

Judge Allows Rady Children’s Hospital to Limit Care

More in Health

San Diego reporting spans public health initiatives, wellness trends, clinical developments and insurance policy changes. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Medical outcomes often pivot on the balance between research findings and what is available in local clinical settings. Shifts in patient access and new public health guidance are the most consistent drivers of the news cycle.