Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.
Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance
Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Nearly one million bottles of heart and kidney medication have been recalled nationwide over the possibility of a "foreign substance," according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Pasta salad recalled because it may actually be chicken salad
Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them.
Thousands of pounds of what was labeled pasta salad were recalled over fears that what was sold was actually chicken salad. Any of the containers that turned out to be chicken salad would have two undeclared allergens, namely egg and milk, in them.
New blood test detects aggressive prostate cancer more accurately than PSA, study finds
A new study suggests the investigational Stockholm3 blood test may improve the early detection of aggressive prostate cancer compared with the standard PSA test.
A new study suggests the investigational Stockholm3 blood test may improve the early detection of aggressive prostate cancer compared with the standard PSA test.
These leafy greens could help protect your lungs, study suggests
Scientists have linked eating leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli to better lung health.
Scientists have linked eating leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli to better lung health.
Rats and rotting food threaten Boyle Heights after Lineage warehouse fire
Residents near a burned Los Angeles cold-storage warehouse face an intolerable stench and rat infestation as 85 million pounds of food rot inside.
Residents near a burned Los Angeles cold-storage warehouse face an intolerable stench and rat infestation as 85 million pounds of food rot inside.
Most people taking statins face very low risk of serious muscle disorders, study finds
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new calculator that predicts an individual's risk of developing serious muscle disorders from statin use.
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new calculator that predicts an individual's risk of developing serious muscle disorders from statin use.
Kin Health using AI notetaker for patients
A local company has launched an AI notetaker for patients.
A local company has launched an AI notetaker for patients.
USDA issues health alert for boneless chicken breast product sold at Kroger and Fred Meyer stores
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for raw honey Dijon boneless chicken breast products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for raw honey Dijon boneless chicken breast products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
Doctors warn rapid weight loss from popular medications can cause back pain
Over 30 million Americans are using medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, but surgeons say rapid muscle loss is causing an unexpected side effect: back pain.
Over 30 million Americans are using medications like Wegovy and Ozempic, but surgeons say rapid muscle loss is causing an unexpected side effect: back pain.
Here's how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
UCLA Health using AI to improve cancer detection
UCLA physicians are using AI to help diagnose patients. Wayne G. Brisbane, MD explains.
UCLA physicians are using AI to help diagnose patients. Wayne G. Brisbane, MD explains.
Growing caregiver crisis in LA
More than 322,000 Angelenos are caring for loved ones living with dementia, often while balancing jobs and raising families. Two women are helping raise awareness on the struggles caregivers face every day.
More than 322,000 Angelenos are caring for loved ones living with dementia, often while balancing jobs and raising families. Two women are helping raise awareness on the struggles caregivers face every day.
Advil, Tylenol or Aleve? Here's how to choose the right pain reliever
Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen may all relieve pain, but they are not interchangeable, according to a pharmacy expert.
Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen may all relieve pain, but they are not interchangeable, according to a pharmacy expert.
Oklahoma Arby's manager faces felony charge after allegedly spitting in food, transmitting herpes
An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony charge after she allegedly spat in a woman's food, leading the woman to contract herpes.
An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony charge after she allegedly spat in a woman's food, leading the woman to contract herpes.
Honoring Cancer Survivors Month
Good Day LA entertainment reporter and cancer survivor, Amanda Salas, hosts a special in honor of Cancer Survivors Month.
Good Day LA entertainment reporter and cancer survivor, Amanda Salas, hosts a special in honor of Cancer Survivors Month.
California woman who sought love through her 'Marry Lisa' billboards says she's in love
A Bay Area woman who went viral for her unconventional quest using billboards to find Mr. Right, says she’s in love and applications are closed.
A Bay Area woman who went viral for her unconventional quest using billboards to find Mr. Right, says she’s in love and applications are closed.
Boyle Heights warehouse fire enters new phase as concerns shift to spoiled food, runoff
Firefighters have made significant progress battling the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, but officials are now concerned about millions of pounds of food inside the facility beginning to spoil.
Firefighters have made significant progress battling the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, but officials are now concerned about millions of pounds of food inside the facility beginning to spoil.
Health concerns mount for Boyle Heights residents
Health concerns continue to mount as Wednesday marked Day 7 of the Boyle Heights fire response.
Health concerns continue to mount as Wednesday marked Day 7 of the Boyle Heights fire response.
Smoke from Boyle Heights fire continues to impact residents
Firefighters continued battling the massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire for a sixth day as a state of emergency remained in effect and smoke impacted communities across the region.
Firefighters continued battling the massive Boyle Heights warehouse fire for a sixth day as a state of emergency remained in effect and smoke impacted communities across the region.