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Padres 3rd baseman Manny Machado has been one of the most durable players in Major League Baseball. Manger Bob Melvin has talked at length about Machado’s pain tolerance and desire to stay on the field. But there’s a limit to what anyone can endure, even Manny. Before their final homestand of the year on Monday night Machado gave us...

A South Bay plastic surgeon is now facing a murder charge after prosecutors say they discovered new evidence that shows the death of a patient was the result of recklessness and an effort to put profits before patients.

Dr. Chacon refused to call 9-1-1 for more than 3 hours and he also forbade his employees from doing so, according to Deputy District Attorney Gina Darvas.

Doctors at an Inland Empire hospital successfully performed a very rare procedure, on a transplanted heart.

FDA has released new guidance for people considering going under the laser. NBC 7’s Sergio Flores has the story.

LASIK surgery can be a great option for people who don’t want to use contact lenses or glasses. Even though it seems like a common procedure, the FDA is making sure people know it’s not for everyone.