Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health en-us Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:16:03 -0800 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:16:03 -0800 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Play-at-Your-Peril-72989372.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:49:07 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/L1000563.JPG
A new list is out, warning of dangerous toys.

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The county lists eight more people who tested positive for H1N1 after death.

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A new animation gives new ammo for giving the stink-eye to those who dare to cough.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Swine-Flu-Watch-72129827.html Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:22:47 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/H1N1+Swine+Flu+vaccine.jpg
While it's tough to get in other spots, SDSU opened up its vaccines to people in high risk groups.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/food-drink/Thanksgiving-Calorie-Counter-Breakdown-70622747.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:40:02 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/Scolding.jpg
Helping you helping us be less ashamed of you this holiday season.

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Can you believe newborns and children are visiting the chiropractor?

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Students and their siblings were able to get free vaccinations

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Keeping-Swine-Flu-Grounded-70700027.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:58:07 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*79/100908+united+airlines+san+fran.jpg
Traveling sick may no longer be an option.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Local_Reaction_to_H1N1_and_Air_Travel_San_Diego.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:44:21 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/KNSD_Local_Reaction_to_H1N1_and_Air_112109_11_mezzn_640x480.jpg
Local reaction to the controversy over preventing passengers from flying if attendants think they show signs of the H1N1 virus.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Baby_Got_Back_Problems_San_Diego.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:26:17 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/KNSD_Baby_Got_Back_Problems_112109_04_mezzn_640x480.jpg
Can you believe newborns and young children are already visiting the chiropractor?

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New research may prevent post-traumatic stress disorder before it damages the troops.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/DOCS_Focuses_Closer_to_Home_San_Diego.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:03:17 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/KNSD_DOCS_Focuses_Closer_to_Home_112009_93_mezzn_640x480.jpg
A doctor who has helped patients oversees is raising awareness about efforts to heal patients closer to San Diego.

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It's time to put on your walking shoes.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/SIDS_May_Have_Killed_Baby__Not_H1N1_San_Diego.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:33:25 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/PHI+generic+ambulance.jpg
New details emerge about the tragic death of a baby girl.

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Programs help returning vets suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Infant-Dies-of-Swine-Flu-70416072.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:22:44 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*66/swine+flu_mask.jpg
The four-month-old girl suddenly stopped breathing. She died 24 hours later.

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The way we think about weight loss may be about to dramatically change.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Schools_Prep_Open_Flu-Vaccine_Clinics_San_Diego.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:57:50 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*74/91501982.jpg
First school clinics set to open in Poway.

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See for yourself how easily a virus can spread.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/shopping/Brown-to-Retailers---Get-the-Lead-Out-70304527.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:01 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*82/jerrybrown+%28Medium%29.jpg
Attorney General says retailers selling unsafe items for children.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/station/as-seen-on/Prior_Flu_Infection_May_Help_Battle_H1N1_San_Diego.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:04:40 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/KNSD_Prior_Flu_Infection_May_Help_Ba_111609_32_mezzn_640x480.jpg
A swine flu discovery by local scientists is getting international attention.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local-beat/FDA_Cracking_Down_On_Alcoholic_Energy_Drinks__San_Diego.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:22:36 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/FDAALCOHOLENERGYDRINKSPKG_640x480.jpg
The FDA intends to look into the safety and legality of some popular alcohol-enhanced energy drinks.

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Five Walgreens locations are carrying a nasal spray form of the vaccine.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Hit-Me-with-the-Flu-shot-70196782.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:29:54 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/Flu+Shot+1116.jpg
Stop yourself from watching it. We dare you.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/around-town/shopping/Bone-Marrow-Disease--People-Are-the-Cure-70144502.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:20:33 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*85/orange+juice1.jpg
Show support for anemia awareness week at the San Marcos Robeks Juice.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/69929692.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:26:15 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/%5BKNSD%5D+Sneezing_Pollen_Allergy_Allergies_generic_image.jpg
Is the heightened sense of awareness about the H1N1 virus turning into paranoia?

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Stem_Cell_Giants_Meet_in_San_Diego_San_Diego.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:04:27 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/KNSD_Stem_Cell_Giants_Meet_in_San_Di_111109_00_mezzn_640x480.jpg
The Salk Institute plays host to the cutting edge of medical research on Wednesday.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Sharing_His_Fight_to_Survive_San_Diego.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:21:46 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/KNSD_Sharing_His_Fight_to_Survive_111109_19_mezzn_640x480.jpg
A San Diego man, who nearly died from swine flu, shares his brush with death.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/A_Diet_to_Match_Your_Blood_Type_San_Diego.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:55:23 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/mirror-weight-loss.jpg
Find out exactly what you should eat.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Schools_Vaccinate_Students_San_Diego.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:56:16 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*80/h1n1+vaccine+%28Small%29.jpg
Staffers are giving 20,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine in local schools.

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Staffers are giving 20,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine in local schools.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Swine-Flu-Kills-Healthy-Woman-69701892.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:12:32 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*66/swine+flu_mask.jpg
For the fifth time in the county, an adult with no underlying medical conditions has died from the virus, officials said.

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A free new card could save you cash and give money back to your community.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Mom-Dies-of-Swine-Flu-Days-After-Babys-Birth-69611252.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:48:23 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/Baby1sss.jpg
11 days after delivery, Martha Castillo passed away.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Developing-a-Diabetes-Vaccine.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:07:56 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/Diabetes_Pollution_231_large.jpg
La Jolla researchers are hoping to develop a vaccine that, similar to measles or chicken pox, would immunize children from Type-1 Diabetes.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Got-Vaccine-Nope--69466982.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:03:07 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*80/h1n1+vaccine+%28Small%29.jpg
All but one of seven public health centers are out of H1N1 injections.

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Scientists hope to start strictly monitored trials next year.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Girl-Got-the-Wrong-Shot-Mom-69417372.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:08:17 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/H1N1+Swine+Flu+vaccine.jpg
A San Diego mom says there's been a terrifying mix-up with her daughter's swine flu shot.

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A San Diego hospital is using a new type of surgical mask that to a layperson may be reminiscent of the “feds” in the movie “E.T.” It looks like a surgical mask, but it promises to do much more.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/The-Work-Out-Weight-Loss-Dilemma-69244547.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:17:43 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/scale-weight.jpg
There's a reason the scale doesn't reflect your workout.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Working_Out_Can_Make_It_Hard_to_Lose_Weight_San_Diego.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:11:02 -0800 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/120*90/Generic-Exercise-2.jpg
Ever feel like no matter how much you exercise you just can't lose the weight?

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