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An HSA, or health savings account, has tax and investment advantages, and should not be confused with the more limited FSA, or flexible spending account.

An outdoor fitness center now open to the public made its debut Wednesday in Escondido as part of a nationwide initiative to build more accessible healthy infrastructure.

Millions of Americans have contracted Covid-19 and have recovered, but an estimated tens of thousands still have lingering effects. And many are young.

Teladoc is on the way to disrupting health care, and its stock appears to be in a good position for a bullish trade, says TradingAnalysis.com’s Todd Gordon.

Medical experts said they will keep an especially close eye on the next couple of months since it is the first time we are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic while the holidays approach. In the meantime, they have some advice to offer.

Families are wondering if they should get together for the holidays this year and if so, how to do so safely. NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews speaks to a doctor for advice.

As temperatures get colder and the days get shorter, some people may experience unpleasant feelings with seasonal affective disorder. NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews has advice on how to cope with it.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to do everything possible to reduce the spread of influenza by getting a flu shot.

NBC 7 got some advice from a self-compassion teacher heading into election day.

NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews speaks with a self-compassion teacher on what residents can do to stay positive after the 2020 general election results.

Here are eight ways to cope with seasonal affective disorder and the pandemic as we “fall back” into standard time

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, is urging people to take precautions to stop rising COVID-19 case numbers and avoid a very difficult winter ahead. NBCLX’s Clark Fouraker breaks down Dr. Fauci’s grim warning and his advice to prevent outbreaks.

NBC 7 spoke with a registered dietitian nutritionist who has some recommendations for parents on making sure their kids are getting enough iron, fiber and fish.

Ahead of the upcoming flu season and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, children’s health is of utmost importance. NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews has insight on what foods can help your kids boost their health.

Since a vaccine is still in the works to combat COVID-19, we’re left trying just about anything to stay as healthy a possible during a pandemic. One thing that everyone can all do, however, is to boost their immune system with healthy foods. Health professionals tell NBC 7 if someone gets COVID-19 or the flu, or even both, it’ll...

Nourishing your body during the COVID-19 pandemic could boost your immune system and help ward off illnesses. NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews speaks with a nutritionist for more insight.

The holidays are typically the busiest time of year for travel, but amid the threat of COVID-19, health experts are hoping more people stay closer to home this year. Andrew Noymer, a public health expert and professor at the University of California, Irvine, joined LX News to discuss the health risks of holiday travel and safety tips for visiting relatives...

Due to the pandemic, there has been a shortage of name-brand hand sanitizers, causing some unethical overseas manufacturers to release counterfeit products with methanol alcohol, which can lead to harmful or deadly side effects. Former FDA Associate Commissioner Peter Pitts joined LX News to explain how to avoid these dangerous products.

One in eight women will have breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. For National Mammography Day, we were joined by Dr. Erika Hamilton of the Sarah Cannon Research Institute to discuss the importance of early breast cancer detection.

In an effort to prevent the region’s healthcare system from being overwhelmed this flu season, San Diego County is ramping up efforts to encourage residents to get their influenza shots early this year and are reminding locals that free clinics will be available.