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San Diego Doctor Sentenced for Role in Matthew Perry’s Ketamine Overdose Death

Amanda S. Bennett December 24, 2025

In a Los Angeles courtroom, San Diego physician Mark Chavez was sentenced for his role in the ketamine overdose that killed 'Friends' star Matthew...

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Early Flu Wave Hits U.S., Hospitals Flooded with Kids, Tamiflu Shortages Grow

Jonathan P. Miller December 23, 2025

In a startling turn of events, doctors nationwide report that the flu season has begun earlier than expected, with a surge of cases that is...

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Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse Reveals Stage-Four Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

Marcus L. Bennett December 23, 2025

Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse announced that he has been diagnosed with “metastasized, stage‑four pancreatic cancer,” calling the condition a “death...

LAPD cadet Giselle Navarro stands confidently with a police badge in hand and textbooks on her desk

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18-Year-Old Venice High Student Battles Kidney Failure While Pursuing Police Career

Ethan R. Coleman December 23, 2025

Giselle Navarro, a senior at Venice High School, has faced an unexpected battle that threatens to derail her dream of becoming a police officer....

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UCI Health Irvine Reimagines Hospital Design to Calm Patients

Marcus L. Bennett December 23, 2025

Nearly half of all adults report that the prospect of tests, procedures or bad news in hospitals and doctors’ offices makes them anxious, and...

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Ozempic and Wegovy: How the GLP-1 Drugs Are Shaping Weight Loss, Costs, and Long-Term Safety

Amanda S. Bennett December 23, 2025

In 2025 a RAND report found that 12% of Americans had used a GLP‑1 drug for weight loss and 14% were interested in trying one. That number shows the...

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Barry Manilow Reveals Lung Cancer Diagnosis, Postpones January Shows for Surgery

Marcus L. Bennett December 22, 2025

In a surprising turn, legendary singer‑songwriter Barry Manilow announced on Monday that he has lung cancer and will postpone his January concerts to...

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Nationwide Flu Season Surges with Record Child Deaths, H3N2 Strain Dominates

Sophia A. Reynolds December 22, 2025

Flu season has taken off nationwide, with cases rising rapidly in some parts of the country over the past few weeks. Rising Numbers The Centers...

Officer Mitchell Collier sits at a retro arcade console with neon lights and an ECG monitor showing his vitals

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Severe Seizure in San Diego Officer Reveals Hidden Brain AVM, Leading to Five Surgeries

Sophia A. Reynolds December 21, 2025

On September 16, a routine afternoon at a mall arcade turned into a medical emergency when Port of San Diego Harbor Police Officer Mitchell Collier...

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Minnesota Jury Awards $65.5 Million to Mother Who Claims Johnson & Johnson Talc Powder Caused Mesothelioma

Ethan R. Coleman December 20, 2025

A Minnesota jury handed a 37‑year‑old mother of three a $65.5 million verdict after she alleged that Johnson & Johnson’s talc‑based baby powder...