Health
Stay informed about local health news and wellness trends through our comprehensive Health section. From updates at Providence Saint John's Health Center and UCLA Medical Center to community health initiatives and fitness trends, we cover the medical and wellness developments that impact Santa Monica residents. Our reporting includes public health announcements, medical research breakthroughs, and healthy living resources in our beachside community. Follow local health policies, wellness events, and medical facility updates while discovering Santa Monica's outdoor fitness opportunities and wellness communities. Whether you're tracking public health news or exploring healthy lifestyle options, rely on Santa Monica Daily Press for relevant local health coverage.
Making waves in the face of genetic disease
Andrew Hendrickson needs daily treatments just to stay alive. He takes several dozen pills, including medicine for his liver and...
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Will West Nile virus affect Santa Monica?
Area public health officials are paying close attention to the West Nile virus after the first human case of the...
Read moreLess bacon, more broccoli for city staff
The City of Santa Monica offered a Meatless March promotion to employees last month that aimed to reduce meat consumption...
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Beach tennis holds serve in Santa Monica
Imagine an oceanside volleyball court. Lower the net considerably, though, and make each of its square holes much smaller. Then...
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Lord of the rings: Ballet dancer finds oasis on Santa Monica beach
The traveling ring set that sits on the beach serves as a monument for the bold and the amazing that...
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UCLA Medical Center offering free weekly meditation
Steve Ellis' journey to free weekly mindful awareness classes at UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica was inspired — like...
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Childhood nutrition: key to the economy?
Childhood nutrition is a dietary issue with complex health consequences — but a growing body of medical experts, researchers and...
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LA Marathon: Local love story runs through Santa Monica
For Anne Rorie and Danny Gelber, the end of the LA Marathon is the beginning of a love story. The...
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Start time moved up as local authorities prepare for LA Marathon
Santa Monica police and fire officials as well as city public works employees are scheduled to be on duty for...
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Weather concerns heat up ahead of LA Marathon
With temperatures expected to approach record highs on race day, LA Marathon organizers and first responders are taking numerous precautions...
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