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While it is possible, Dr. Cardona says that the ability to transmit COVID-19 may occur at a lower rate. She adds that this could also be a reality for people who don’t have a good immune response to vaccines.

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New update from the CDC regarding masks.

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Teen depression occurs at some point in as many as 20 percent of all teens in the United States according to experts. This includes as many as 15 to 30 percent of teens suffering from depression at any given point. Also, teen suicide has been on the rise in recent years and is the third leading cause of death for persons 15 to 24 years of age.

Twenty-four confirmed and four probable cases of the more contagious strain of SARS-CoV2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have been identified in San Diego County, the Health and Human Services Agency announced on Tuesday.

While there are plenty of treatments to reduce headaches, including over-the-counter ibuprofen or acetaminophen, or prescription headache medications, they don’t always eliminate the symptoms. And tempting though it may be, the solution isn’t to take more than the recommended dosage. In fact, many common (and super simple) lifestyle habits can help reduce your headache pain without you ever reaching for a pill. However if you are suffering from chronic headaches, it may be time to see a doctor.

Overexerting yourself can lead to pain, discomfort, or even injury. That’s why it’s important to be mindful of your limits and listen to your body. The good news is that it’s possible to protect yourself from overexertion.

County public health officials have released guidance for celebrating Halloween this month, including recommendations for trick-or-treating and parties. The county is recommending that residents avoid traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating, "trunk-or-treating" where candy is offered from cars, or leaving bowls of candy for others at their door this Halloween due to the pandemic.

There is still time in 2020 to get healthy

Based upon the very real decreased numbers in the Southern Hemisphere, it clearly appears that masking and social distancing will have a major impact on diminishing influenza illness in the United States this year, noted Dr. Aaron Glatt, chief of infectious diseases and an epidemiologist at Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, New York.

San Diegans were shocked late Thursday to learn President Trump and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19 and would immediately quarantine and begin the recovery process. We will get through this, Trump tweeted. https://timesofsandiego.com//stunned-diego-reactions-to-t/

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Friday that for the first time in California defines the term medical necessity in a move aimed at requiring private health insurance plans to pay for more mental health and drug addiction treatments.

San Diego County public health officials reported 171 new COVID-19 infections and six additional deaths related to the illness, raising the region’s totals to 45,596 cases and 773 deaths.

People who have had heart attacks can boost their chances of long-term survival by returning to normal levels of sexual activity, a new study shows.

[Blog Post] As humans age the risks of showing signs of Alzheimer’s Disease increase, which, in turn, causes many people to fear they have this unfortunate disease, even when they do not. A proper examination by your physician or a specialist generally a neurologist is the only way to be sure you or a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease, which is a chronic condition that most often strikes people over 65 years of age.

These days, the moment you develop a little cough or start feel slightly sick, your brain might go immediately to COVID-19. But COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, has symptoms that are similar to other common viral infections, including the flu. So, if you don’t have immediate access to a flu or COVID-19 test, it can be hard to tell by your symptoms alone whether you might have it.

As continued shutdowns have people spending more time at home and increasing their screen time, eye health experts are becoming increasingly concerned about an indirect consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic: computer vision syndrome.

You thought you were prepared. You had several questions ready to ask your healthcare provider during your in-person or virtual visit but when the time came, you couldn’t think of a single one. (Or maybe you totally forgot what you even talked about with your provider!)

Coronavirus FAQ: Is It Safe To Get On The Bus (Or Subway)?