http://www.cbs8.com/category/154780/health-alert CBS 8 Health Alert provides information about health, fitness, diet, nutrition, diseases and medicine. en-us Copyright 2000 - 2019 WorldNow and CBS 8 San Diego Promotion 6 15 health-alert http://www.cbs8.com/story/40231541/san-diego-mothers-pay-tribute-to-organ-donors S40231541 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 1 Apr 2019 14:55:00 EDT Two local moms who cheated death are part of a group paying tribute to anonymous heroes who save lives in San Diego through organ donation. Jennifer Lothspeich Steve Price News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40199488/fda-meets-about-breast-implant-illness S40199488 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:40:00 EDT Tens of thousands of women have claimed their breast implants are making them sick. It’s a story News 8 has been closely covering for month and on Tuesday the Food and Drug Administration continued a public hearing on the subject of "breast implant illness.”  CBS News 8 Team News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40152406/san-diego-dermatologist-gives-tips-for-protecting-against-uv-radiation S40152406 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:14:00 EDT With the weather warming up, many in San Diego will be enjoying time outdoors again. But do you know how to stay safe in the sun?  CBS News 8 Team News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40136744/verify-vasectomies-increase-during-march-madness S40136744 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 15 Mar 2019 20:37:00 EDT It's the month of March and the madness is underway as college basketball teams across the country, including the SDSU Aztecs mens basketball team, are battling for spots in the NCAA tournament. Brandon Lewis News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40106029/monday-motivation-food-and-fitness-trends-from-the-natural-food-expo S40106029 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:25:00 EDT Getting you motivated this Monday is health and wellness expert Christine Lusita. Christine recently attended the Natural Food Expo and shared with Morning Extra some of the most popular trends she saw.  Jennifer Lothspeich News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40006936/san-diego-girl-reunites-with-emergency-transport-team-that-helped-save-her-life S40006936 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 21 Feb 2019 21:35:00 EST A very special little girl reunited Thursday with the people who helped save her life. Two-year-old Emma was rushed to Rady Children’s Hospital last spring when she was having problems with her heart. The people who took her there were members of a team called Children’s Hospital Emergency Transport (also known as CHET).  Alicia Summers Station 13 http://www.cbs8.com/story/39968102/kawasaki-disease-cases-increasing-in-san-diego-county S39968102 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:22:00 EST  The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency issued a health advisory to area doctors Thursday and are asking parents to be alert about a local increase in Kawasaki disease.  County News Center News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39959527/go-red-for-women-fashion-show-luncheon-preview S39959527 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:40:00 EST As you may know, February is Heart Health Month and it concludes with 2019’s Go Red for Women luncheon Thursday at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar.  CBS News 8 Team News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39944833/thousands-of-women-claim-breast-implants-made-them-sick S39944833 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:28:00 EST It's a private page on Facebook, but it's connected more than 60,000 women all over the globe who are sharing chronic and debilitating health concerns. A common thread in the discussions - they believe their symptoms are caused by their breast implants. Heather Myers News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39904139/chronic-pain-given-as-top-reason-for-using-medical-marijuana S39904139 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 4 Feb 2019 16:31:00 EST Chronic pain is the most common reason people give when they enroll in state-approved medical marijuana programs. That's followed by stiffness from multiple sclerosis and chemotherapy-related nausea, according to an analysis of 15 states published Monday in the journal Health Affairs.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39903855/clinical-trial-for-alzheimers-drug-happening-at-uc-san-diego S39903855 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 4 Feb 2019 15:51:00 EST Around 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and that number is expected to triple by 2050 without prevention or a cure.  CBS News 8 Team News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39888004/san-diego-gymnast-overcomes-brain-tumor-with-groundbreaking-technology-at-rady-childrens-hospital S39888004 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 31 Jan 2019 20:51:00 EST Groundbreaking technology at Rady Children's Hospital is helping save lives. The hospital is using a new proton therapy which proved to be successful in a local gymnast's battle against a brain tumor.  Alicia Summers Station 13 http://www.cbs8.com/story/39771139/cold-vs-flu-what-are-the-differences S39771139 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 10 Jan 2019 20:35:00 EST Several people in the News 8 newsroom have called in sick lately, which is pretty common this time of year. Flu and cold season runs from October through April and while they're both tough to deal with, there are some major differences between the two. Shannon Handy News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39761047/san-diego-county-flu-death-toll-climbs-to-11-behind-2017-18-flu-season S39761047 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 9 Jan 2019 18:23:00 EST Two more flu deaths in San Diego County have brought this season's death toll to 11, county health officials announced Wednesday. City News Service News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39722440/new-federal-law-requires-hospital-fees-to-be-posted-online S39722440 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 2 Jan 2019 20:39:00 EST A trip to the hospital can be costly, but a new federal law that went into effect on Wednesday aims to make hospital costs more transparent by requiring all hospital to list their prices online. Shannon Handy News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39698640/flu-deaths-increase-to-7-in-san-diego-county S39698640 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 26 Dec 2018 17:44:00 EST Another flu death was reported in San Diego County last week, bringing this season’s total to seven, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced on Wednesday. County News Center News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39677745/state-audit-finds-fault-with-san-diegos-response-to-2017-hep-a-outbreak S39677745 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 20 Dec 2018 15:33:00 EST San Diego County could have reduced the risk of the spread of hepatitis A last year with better organization and hastened vaccination efforts, according to a report released Thursday by State Auditor Elaine Howle. City News Service Shannon Handy News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39495138/susan-g-komen-3-day-walk-against-breast-cancer-begins-friday S39495138 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:31:00 EST Hundreds of people, dressed in pink, were up early Friday for the “Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure” opening ceremonies in Del Mar. Shauni Lyles News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39491537/san-diego-county-flu-case-rate-behind-2017-flu-season S39491537 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:50:00 EST Confirmed flu cases in San Diego County are well behind the rate of confirmed cases during last year's flu season, according to county health officials.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39466056/usmc-veteran-shares-veterans-day-workout S39466056 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:55:00 EST U.S. Marine Corp veteran, Eli Himelstein, stopped by the studio to share a Veterans Day kickboxing workout. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39465706/clinical-nutritionist-shares-ways-to-prevent-and-fight-the-flu-this-season S39465706 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:41:00 EST While it's believed by some the winter months bring more germs that isn't necessarily true. Consider the impact of holiday stress, school, and work on people combined with a lack of sleep. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39442251/san-diego-county-reports-first-flu-death-of-the-season S39442251 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 7 Nov 2018 22:11:00 EST San Diego County recorded its first flu death this season, involving a 52-year-old woman who had underlying medical conditions, the Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39430976/patrons-staff-of-lucky-lady-casino-in-san-diego-may-have-been-exposed-to-tb S39430976 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 6 Nov 2018 18:53:00 EST People who visited the Lucky Lady Casino in San Diego on weekends over a six-month period ending in late September may have been exposed to tuberculosis, county health officials reported Tuesday.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39420380/how-big-tobacco-is-using-social-media-to-lure-teens S39420380 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 5 Nov 2018 15:53:00 EST While television commercials and print ads, promoting cigarettes, are now relics of the past a new world of tobacco advertising is emerging. Richard Allyn News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39393718/trick-or-treaters-beware-mosquitoes-vant-to-suck-your-blood S39393718 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:04:00 EDT Halloween is here, but it’s still warm outside — and that means it’s a good idea to add some insect repellent under your costume, because Dracula won’t be the only bloodsucker wandering neighborhoods with trick or treaters.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39372898/record-opioid-fentanyl-deaths-reported-in-san-diego S39372898 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 28 Oct 2018 18:36:00 EDT Local prescription drug deaths have set a new record. Deaths due to heroin have dropped. But fentanyl deaths have skyrocketed. Those are the main results of the County’s 2018 Prescription Drug Abuse Report Card released last week.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39298422/orange-county-woman-dies-of-west-nile-complications S39298422 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 16 Oct 2018 19:45:00 EDT Orange County health officials Tuesday confirmed the county's first death of the year due to West Nile virus. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39251310/county-seeks-input-on-drug-abuse-mental-health-issues S39251310 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 8 Oct 2018 17:41:00 EDT Drug abuse. Mental illness. School violence. If you’ve been affected or are concerned about these and other behavioral health issues, the County Health and Human Services Agency wants to hear from you.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39207290/std-cases-up-in-san-diego S39207290 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 1 Oct 2018 15:07:00 EDT Cases and rates of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia in San Diego County continued to rise for the third consecutive year in 2017 and were at the highest level in the last two decades, new data from the County Health and Human Services Agency reveals. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38802120/rady-childrens-car-t-cell-therapy-offers-hope-for-cancer-patients S38802120 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 2 Aug 2018 19:53:00 EDT There's a ground-breaking advancement in the fight against childhood leukemia which uses a patient's own immune system to battle the disease and San Diego is on the cutting edge. Station 13 http://www.cbs8.com/story/39170765/xanax-use-rising-among-teenagers S39170765 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:01:00 EDT The San Diego-based Institute for Public Strategies on Tuesday warned parents that although prescription drug use among adolescents is on the decline overall, Xanax use among teenagers is rising.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39161869/san-diego-county-reminds-residents-to-get-flu-vaccine S39161869 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 24 Sep 2018 16:47:00 EDT County health officials Monday reminded residents to get the current flu vaccine before the end of October. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39115613/uc-san-diego-researchers-to-conduct-study-using-cannabis-to-treat-nerve-disorder S39115613 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:48:00 EDT UC San Diego researchers on Tuesday announced plans to conduct a trial on the use of cannabis to treat a common movement disorder know as essential tremor.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39106845/the-seany-foundations-chefs-fest-to-help-young-san-diegans-affected-by-cancer S39106845 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:59:00 EDT The Seany Foundation works to fund projects that enhance the lives of kids, teens and young adults affected by cancer. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and the foundation is taking the opportunity to host a battle between local chefs that will benefit their important work.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39106691/ovarian-cancer-alliance-of-san-diego-to-hold-teal-steps-walk-this-weekend S39106691 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:36:00 EDT The Ovarian Cancer Alliance of San Diego’s goal is to bring awareness to the symptoms and risk factors for ovarian cancer to medical students and women in the community through two programs.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39089204/report-san-diego-county-suicide-rate-highest-in-five-years S39089204 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 13 Sep 2018 22:04:00 EDT The number of people who committed suicide in San Diego reached its highest number in five years in 2017, according to a report released Thursday by the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39033565/sdsu-student-hospitalized-with-meningococcal-infection S39033565 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 5 Sep 2018 18:55:00 EDT A San Diego State University undergraduate student has been hospitalized with an infection caused by the meningococcal bacteria and may have exposed others, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39041887/ucsd-researchers-detail-simpler-way-to-develop-miniaturized-human-brains S39041887 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 6 Sep 2018 16:52:00 EDT Researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine Thursday announced the development of a quicker and cheaper process to create simplified versions of human organs, including the brain. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39034431/iverson-foundation-for-active-awareness-when-first-responders-need-help-themselves S39034431 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 5 Sep 2018 22:34:00 EDT The widow of San Diego Cal Fire Firefighter Cory Iverson has created a foundation aimed at making a difference in the mental health of first responders.  Alicia Summers News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38981779/san-diego-county-health-officials-report-2-new-unrelated-tuberculosis-cases S38981779 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 28 Aug 2018 21:44:00 EDT County health officials on Tuesday announced two new and unrelated cases of tuberculosis -- at a Chula Vista high school facility and a nonprofit youth job training organization in San Diego -- that may have exposed others to the disease.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38951972/verify-is-coconut-oil-really-pure-poison-as-one-harvard-professor-said S38951972 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 23 Aug 2018 21:46:00 EDT Over the past few years, using coconut oil in cooking and baking has become a popular food trend. And while many experts consider it good, one Harvard professor says it comes with huge health risks.  Abbie Alford News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38949655/a-health-checkup-with-dr-oz S38949655 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:31:00 EDT He's America's favorite doctor and his show is entering into its 10th season. Dr. Oz joined News 8’s Heather Myers and Eric Kahnert in studio Thursday morning for a health checkup.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38938110/cristians-big-heart-5k-in-chula-vista-aims-to-celebrate-one-life-save-another S38938110 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:59:00 EDT The message behind Cristian’s Big Heart 5K is: celebrate one life and save another. The race celebrates the life of Cristian Acosta-Flores who passed away on September 1, 2014, one day shy of his 19th birthday. Cristian’s life was cut tragically short due to complications from an undiagnosed enlarged heart.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38931589/activbody-portable-fitness-device-helps-users-get-a-smart-workout S38931589 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 21 Aug 2018 16:29:00 EDT Activbody’s portable smart device Activ5 is touted as a “gym in your pocket.” The device along with it companion app aim to help users tone and strengthen muscles.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38894499/cdc-monitoring-increase-in-measles-cases-in-21-states-including-california S38894499 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 15 Aug 2018 19:47:00 EDT The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring a possible measles outbreak in 21 states, including California. The other states included are Arkansas, Florida, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington, and Washington D.C.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38893655/medication-recall-2-thyroid-medications-recalled-amid-contamination-concerns S38893655 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 15 Aug 2018 17:40:00 EDT A Florida pharmaceuticals company issued a voluntary nationwide recall of two thyroid medications due to risks of contamination or “adulteration,” according to the FDA. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38876476/san-diego-county-offers-mobile-app-for-tuberculosis-treatment S38876476 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:53:00 EDT San Diego County public health officials said Monday a mobile app that allows tuberculosis patients to confirm they're taking their medication as indicated has reduced the necessity of in-person monitoring. Promotion 6 http://www.cbs8.com/story/38815706/dont-microwave-childrens-food-in-plastic-containers-avoid-dishwasher-doctors-warn S38815706 CBS 8 San Diego Sun, 5 Aug 2018 16:13:00 EDT The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for stronger federal food safety requirements, warning families to avoid microwaving and dishwashing plastic containers that contain harmful chemicals.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38790209/san-diego-bug-watch-10-insects-that-could-bite-or-sting-you-this-summer S38790209 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 1 Aug 2018 16:56:00 EDT Living in San Diego County means enjoying the outdoors, whether it’s hitting the beach, hiking in the mountains, visiting a park or just hanging out in the yard or neighborhood. But outside is also bug-territory. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38781640/cdc-would-like-to-remind-folks-to-not-wash-or-reuse-condoms S38781640 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 31 Jul 2018 20:11:00 EDT This month the Center for Disease Control and Prevention would like remind folks to not wash or reuse condoms - instead, the CDC urged folks to use a fresh one for each sex act. Paco Ramos News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38742530/survey-san-diego-vaccination-rates-higher-than-state-nation S38742530 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:38:00 EDT More parents in San Diego County are vaccinating their children compared to the state and the nation. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38679153/free-wellness-workshops-offered-to-san-diego-residents S38679153 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 18 Jul 2018 22:12:00 EDT A citywide wellness program is in the works to offer San Diegans free health-related classes. Dozens of workshops will be held each year at libraries and recreation centers, according to the City of San Diego. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38669008/health-alert-meningococcal-case-reported-in-downtown-san-diego S38669008 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 17 Jul 2018 20:36:00 EDT A person who spent time at the USA Hostel in downtown San Diego has been diagnosed with meningococcal disease, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reported Tuesday. Promotion 6 http://www.cbs8.com/story/38264223/tuberculosis-case-reported-at-uc-san-diego S38264223 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 23 May 2018 21:23:00 EDT A tuberculosis case was reported at UC San Diego, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday. Promotion 6 http://www.cbs8.com/story/38480999/tips-to-keep-your-summer-pool-safe-and-clean S38480999 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:14:00 EDT The summer solstice, the first official day of summer, has arrived — which means it’s also the start of summer swimming pool season. So, it’s time to make sure if you have a pool that you’re doing everything you can to keep it safe and clean.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38480247/the-longest-day-raises-alzheimers-awareness S38480247 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 21 Jun 2018 16:40:00 EDT Thursday is the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, and it is also a day when the Alzheimer's Association honors those with dementia and their caregivers, who have the longest day, every day.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38408597/summer-is-coming-which-sunscreen-should-you-be-taking-to-san-diego-beaches S38408597 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 12 Jun 2018 17:51:00 EDT It's hard enough to find a favorite sunscreen - one that goes on right and protects your skin. To add to the difficulty, a top consumer group says a majority of sunscreens they tested either don't work well or contain potentially harmful ingredients.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38398459/san-diego-county-seeks-homeless-participants-for-health-care-program S38398459 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:11:00 EDT San Diego County is actively seeking homeless individuals to take advantage of a budding health care program intended to save public money, officials announced Monday. Whole Person Wellness, which launched in January, funds access to behavioral and physical health services for frequent emergency care services users in order to shave Medi-Cal costs.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38311209/san-diego-county-expands-suicide-prevention-plan S38311209 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 30 May 2018 17:49:00 EDT The San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council today announced new efforts to prevent people from taking their lives. Following a series of community focus groups and online surveys, the council revised its Suicide Prevention Action Plan to include nine strategies on suicide mitigation.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38302390/birth-control-pills-recalled-because-of-glitch-that-could-cause-pregnancy S38302390 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 29 May 2018 21:16:00 EDT Allergan is recalling almost 170,000 sample packs of birth control pills because placebo and active capsules were packaged out of order, heightening the risk of unwanted pregnancy. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38300426/digestive-health-day-how-to-keep-your-gut-healthy S38300426 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 29 May 2018 16:33:00 EDT Tuesday is World Digestive Health Day and with 100 million Americans suffering from some type of digestive problem it's no surprise that gut health has turned into a major health craze, boosting the sale of probiotics. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38187291/home-sick-hidden-dangers-in-your-house S38187291 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 14 May 2018 17:49:00 EDT Have you ever wondered if something in your home or workplace could be making you sick? Environmental lawyer, author and activist Alan Bell survived a medical mystery in which he first thought he'd been poisoned by the mafia, only to discover his office building had made him sick.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38104927/final-flu-report-341-local-deaths-20747-cases S38104927 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 3 May 2018 11:05:00 EDT With no new flu deaths being reported in the past week, the final Influenza Watch report for this season shows the number of fatalities remains at 341 and 20,747 flu cases have been reported, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38059266/second-hepatitis-a-free-vaccine-clinic-held-friday S38059266 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 27 Apr 2018 12:03:00 EDT If you were among the San Diego County residents to receive a hepatitis A vaccine before the end of October 2017, it’s time for your second dose of vaccine. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38054696/share-the-love-subaru-donates-more-than-61k-to-rady-childrens-hospital S38054696 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 26 Apr 2018 21:01:00 EDT A local car dealership is "sharing the love" with Rady Children's Hospital. On Thursday, representatives from Frank Subaru in National City presented the hospital with a check for more than $61,000.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38054563/alzheimers-town-square-is-a-special-place-for-patients S38054563 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 26 Apr 2018 20:29:00 EDT A one of its kind daycare center for people with Alzheimer's disease, as well as other types of dementia, will soon be open to the public.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38000888/health-alert-fda-clears-first-contact-lens-with-light-adaptive-technology S38000888 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 20 Apr 2018 00:36:00 EDT Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the first contact lens to incorporate an additive that automatically darkens the lens when exposed to bright light. Promotion 6 http://www.cbs8.com/story/37969153/san-diego-center-for-aids-research-awarded-5-year-grant-for-15m S37969153 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:43:00 EDT The San Diego Center for AIDS Research, which is based at UC San Diego, was awarded a five-year, $15 million grant by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, it was announced Monday. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37934412/flu-related-deaths-went-up-to-334-in-san-diego-county S37934412 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 11 Apr 2018 14:59:00 EDT Eight more flu deaths were reported last week and influenza activity in the region remained steady, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37887008/flu-cases-top-20000-in-san-diego S37887008 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 5 Apr 2018 09:54:00 EDT More than 20,000 lab-confirmed flu cases have been reported this season, the highest total since the County Health and Human Services Agency began tracking the virus 20 years ago. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37831655/flu-related-deaths-went-up-to-319-in-san-diego-county S37831655 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:42:00 EDT Even though we’re approaching the end of March, influenza activity in the region is still elevated and people should continue getting vaccinated, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced Wednesday. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37811279/county-leaders-unveil-plan-to-battle-drug-addiction-in-san-diego S37811279 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:23:00 EDT San Diego County is looking to triple local and federal spending on addiction treatment from $54.6 million to $179.6 million, officials announced Monday. Kerri Lane News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37811615/heart-health-reverse-aging-with-exercise S37811615 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:59:00 EDT Getting in shape can help restore an aging heart. A recent student suggests that moderate to high-intensity exercise can reverse the heart muscle's signs of aging.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37811987/stress-awareness-month-mindfulness-for-stress-resilience S37811987 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:40:00 EDT Loss of sleep, weight gain, early aging, even heart problems can come as a result of stress.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37778606/study-daily-birth-control-pill-for-men-shows-promise S37778606 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 21 Mar 2018 15:37:00 EDT A male contraceptive pill for men may be safe for daily use, according to researchers at the University of Washington.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37736532/highly-fit-middle-age-women-nearly-90-less-likely-to-develop-dementia-decades-later-study-finds S37736532 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:19:00 EDT If this doesn’t encourage you to squeeze in a workout today, nothing will: a new study from Sweden shows that women who were highly fit in mid-life were nearly 90% less likely to get dementia decades later.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/37726860/flu-deaths-in-san-diego-county-top-300 S37726860 CBS 8 San Diego Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:20:00 EDT Thirteen influenza-related deaths reported last week have brought the season's total to 302 in San Diego County, health officials announced Wednesday.  News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40241531/an-egg-splainer-on-egg-carton-labels S40241531 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 2 Apr 2019 22:04:00 EDT When shopping for groceries, you’ve probably seen egg carton labels featuring claims that the eggs are “cage-free” or “free-range.” But what do those labels really mean? Marcella Lee News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40241382/magic-the-gatherings-8-year-old-card-shark S40241382 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 2 Apr 2019 20:55:00 EDT If you have never heard of Magic: The Gathering, it's a strategic card game played across the world. In Tuesday's Zevely Zone, Jeff was invited to meet Carmel Valley's Dana Fischer. Jeff Zevely Station 10 http://www.cbs8.com/story/40241371/your-stories-investigation-barbed-wire-found-on-lake-hodges-biking-trail S40241371 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 2 Apr 2019 20:49:00 EDT A dangerous discovery at the San Dieguito River Park was made recently. Barbed wire was reportedly found hidden along a popular trail near Lake Hodges.  Shawn Styles News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40232546/nestl-purina-wet-cat-food-recalled-due-to-potential-choking-hazard S40232546 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 1 Apr 2019 17:32:00 EDT Nestlé Purina PetCare Company has voluntarily recalled some of their wet cat food due to a potential choking hazard, according to the FDA. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40233299/tacos-el-gordo-location-in-downtown-san-diego-due-to-open-in-april S40233299 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 1 Apr 2019 21:27:00 EDT Popular Mexican food chain Tacos El Gordo is set to open its doors in Downtown San Diego in the coming weeks – years after the location was announced.  Jennifer Lothspeich News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40233205/dog-who-survived-car-crash-looking-for-new-home-in-san-diego S40233205 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 1 Apr 2019 20:37:00 EDT A dog who survived a deadly car crash in San Bernardino County earlier this year is looking to start a new life in San Diego County.  Brandon Lewis News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40222192/the-fred-hall-show-now-at-the-del-mar-fairgrounds S40222192 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:51:00 EDT The 43-year-old Fred Hall Show is back at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. If you're looking for the boss of the show, he may be hard to find. Jeff Zevely Station 10 http://www.cbs8.com/story/40216076/the-zevely-zone-goes-inside-uc-san-diegos-health-cardiac-rehab S40216076 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:08:00 EDT If a loved one told you to go to the doctor would you? Jeff Zevely Station 10 http://www.cbs8.com/story/40200614/news-8-throwback-celebrating-50-seasons-of-san-diego-padres-baseball S40200614 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 26 Mar 2019 22:47:00 EDT It’s almost time to root, root, root for our home team as the San Diego Padres will kick off their 2019 season at home this Thursday. But before the team takes to the field at Petco Park, we’re looking back at some vintage clips of the Pads' 50-season history. So, grab some peanuts and Cracker Jack and enjoy this News 8 Throwback footage of San Diego Padres seasons past. Jennifer Lothspeich Barbara Nielsen Station 16