Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Pomegranate Seeds
Jun. 28, 2013 | 4:47 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Consumers should throw out certain lots of a pomegranate product, the second product sold locally linked to a national outbreak of hepatitis.
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Stay Cool During High Heat
Jun. 28, 2013 | 7:50 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
With temperatures expected to reach 120 in local deserts and 100 in mountains this weekend, County health officials are reminding the public to take precautions.
Good Nutrition Taking Root in Lincoln Acres
Jun. 27, 2013 | 10:32 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
A casual conversation between Alejandra Gonzalez of National City and Lincoln Acres Library branch manager Jose Ocadiz came at just the right time.
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day
Jun. 26, 2013 | 10:53 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Every week, 10 people are diagnosed with HIV or AIDS in San Diego. Thursday is National HIV Testing Day and County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) officials are encouraging people to get tested.
How to Spot and Prevent a Stroke
Jun. 21, 2013 | 2:09 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. Every four minutes, someone dies because of a stroke. What can you do?
VIDEO: Is S(he) Having A Stroke?
Jun. 21, 2013 | 1:41 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. Every four minutes, someone dies because of a stroke. What can you do?
VIDEO: Beat the Heat at a Cool Zone Location
Jun. 20, 2013 | 5:31 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
This summer expected to be a hot one, and the County has designated over 100 locations as Cool Zones.