These are the healthiest and unhealthiest cities in the US in 2026: See where LA ranked
A new WalletHub analysis of more than 180 major U.S. cities finds that where you live can significantly impact your health, sometimes as much as diet and exercise habits.
A new WalletHub analysis of more than 180 major U.S. cities finds that where you live can significantly impact your health, sometimes as much as diet and exercise habits.
Sleeping 11 minutes longer each night shows surprising health benefit, study finds
New research suggests that improving heart health may be less about drastic lifestyle changes and more about small, consistent daily habits.
New research suggests that improving heart health may be less about drastic lifestyle changes and more about small, consistent daily habits.
NASA astronaut reveals what prompted space station evacuation
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.
Former NFL player Barret Robbins dies at 52
Former NFL football player, Barret Robbins, has died. He was 52 years old.
Former NFL football player, Barret Robbins, has died. He was 52 years old.
CDC issues travel alert for dengue fever: See where it's spreading
The CDC is urging travelers to take preventative measures as dengue fever cases rise in more than a dozen countries.
The CDC is urging travelers to take preventative measures as dengue fever cases rise in more than a dozen countries.
New COVID-19 variant spreading through multiple states: What to know
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states. The variant has mutations that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination.
LA social media addiction trial: Jury enters 9th day of deliberations
A Los Angeles jury continues deliberations for a ninth day in a landmark lawsuit accusing Meta and YouTube of contributing to a young woman's mental health struggles.
A Los Angeles jury continues deliberations for a ninth day in a landmark lawsuit accusing Meta and YouTube of contributing to a young woman's mental health struggles.
Bodybuilding legend Lee Haney in need of kidney transplant
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney is facing his toughest challenge yet: a search for a living kidney donor. After managing a chronic condition for nearly 30 years, the 66-year-old bodybuilding icon is calling on his global community to help him find a lifesaving match.
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney is facing his toughest challenge yet: a search for a living kidney donor. After managing a chronic condition for nearly 30 years, the 66-year-old bodybuilding icon is calling on his global community to help him find a lifesaving match.
Local military families react as US deploys 2,500 California Marines to Middle East
As the USS Boxer pulls out of San Diego with 2,500 Marines, the families left behind are leaning on each other. Local veterans and counselors share how to navigate the "invisible scars" of deployment.
As the USS Boxer pulls out of San Diego with 2,500 Marines, the families left behind are leaning on each other. Local veterans and counselors share how to navigate the "invisible scars" of deployment.
These states rank as the most stressed places in America in 2026, data suggests
Americans are experiencing increasing stress fueled by economic uncertainty, workplace demands and social disconnection, according to a new WalletHub report.
Americans are experiencing increasing stress fueled by economic uncertainty, workplace demands and social disconnection, according to a new WalletHub report.
These states have the highest number of safe hospitals, according to new report
Healthgrades’ 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards recognized 438 hospitals across 40 states as among the top 10% nationwide for patient safety.
Healthgrades’ 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards recognized 438 hospitals across 40 states as among the top 10% nationwide for patient safety.
Over 150,000 COVID-19 deaths went uncounted early in pandemic, study finds
A new study suggests the true early toll of COVID-19 in the U.S. was significantly higher than official counts.
A new study suggests the true early toll of COVID-19 in the U.S. was significantly higher than official counts.
Austin Beutner's daughter Emily cause of death revealed
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Emily Beutner's death a suicide caused by a drug overdose involving kratom and prescription medications.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Emily Beutner's death a suicide caused by a drug overdose involving kratom and prescription medications.
Jury deliberations continue in landmark social media addiction trial against Meta, Google
Jurors in Los Angeles have begun deliberations in the landmark bellwether trial accusing Meta and YouTube of addicting children to their platforms.
Jurors in Los Angeles have begun deliberations in the landmark bellwether trial accusing Meta and YouTube of addicting children to their platforms.
RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.
90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide, FDA says
Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.
Thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after complaints of a “foreign substance." Here’s what to know.
Nick Shirley alleges $170M California daycare fraud in new video, echoing Dr. Oz’s hospice claims
YouTuber Nick Shirley’s new investigation alleges $170 million in California daycare fraud, echoing Dr. Oz’s claims of a $3.5 billion hospice scheme in Los Angeles.
YouTuber Nick Shirley’s new investigation alleges $170 million in California daycare fraud, echoing Dr. Oz’s claims of a $3.5 billion hospice scheme in Los Angeles.
Hidden dangers: How common medications can increase heat risk
Doctors warn that while many people focus on hydration and staying cool, some commonly prescribed medications can quietly make it harder for the body to handle extreme heat.
Doctors warn that while many people focus on hydration and staying cool, some commonly prescribed medications can quietly make it harder for the body to handle extreme heat.
E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar sickens 7 in multiple states
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least seven people.
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least seven people.
Historic March heat wave hits Southern California: Records broken as cooling centers open
A dangerous March heat wave is breaking records across Southern California, prompting officials to open cooling centers and issue extreme heat warnings through Friday.
A dangerous March heat wave is breaking records across Southern California, prompting officials to open cooling centers and issue extreme heat warnings through Friday.