'You don't want it': LA man details battle with monkeypox
When one LA man was diagnosed with monkeypox, he shared his three-week struggle on social media. "This s--- sucks," he said. "And you don't want it."
LA man opens up about his monkeypox battle
A Los Angeles man warns the public that they don't want to go through what he went through during his battle with monkeypox.
How abortion clinics in sanctuary states are handling a surge in out-of-state care
Juliana Serrano, Planned Parenthood vice president of advocacy and equity in Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley, says her organization and sister affiliates have been planning for this since Roe v. Wade was first made law of the land nearly 50 years ago.
COVID-19 endemic stage could be two years away
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
First monkeypox case reported in Riverside County
A total of 111 monkeypox cases have been confirmed in California -- the highest of any state.
Pharmacists can prescribe COVID treatment drug Paxlovid, FDA says
The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.
Couple sues Pasadena fertility clinic over alleged wrong sex embryo implant
Albert and Anthony Saniger alleged that a Pasadena fertility clinic "negligently, recklessly, and/or intentionally" implanted a female embryo into their gestational carrier when the couple wanted a son.
CDC expanding monkeypox testing with commercial laboratories
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced LabCorp will begin utilizing its largest clinical laboratory to increase nationwide testing capacity on monkeypox.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Judge deals blow to LAUSD student COVID vaccination mandate
A judge ruled in favor of the father of a 12-year-old student who challenged LAUSD's student coronavirus vaccine mandate, finding that the resolution approving the directive clashes with state law.
LA County sees 15k new COVID cases over July 4 weekend; Ventura Co. enters high transmission
Los Angeles County health officials Monday reported 15,413 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 additional deaths linked to the virus over the three-day Fourth of July weekend.
COVID cases continue to surge in LA County
In Los Angeles County, the three-day weekend saw more than 15,000 new COVID-19 cases and more than a dozen deaths.
Mosquitoes collected in San Marino test positive for West Nile virus
There were 17 reported cases of West Nile virus in LA County in 2021.
Health Officer Robert Levin says Ventura County will not bring back indoor masking
FOX 11 was joined by Ventura County Health Officer Dr. Robert Levin as he discusses the county entering the high COVID-19 community level.
Recreational marijuana use linked to increased chance of ER, hospitalization, study finds
Acute trauma was the most common cause, followed by respiratory health reasons and gastrointestinal issues.
Man loses 156 lbs. in 9 months with diet and exercise: ‘If I can do it, anybody can’
At his heaviest, the Missourian, who travels frequently for his sales job and has “lived on expense accounts” for decades, weighed about 540 pounds.
Parasitic worms found across US parks put kids, pet owners at risk
Eggs of the tiny worm, which are found in pets' fecal matter, have been widely detected in New York City public spaces, with evidence of significant levels of contamination in all five boroughs.
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that said clinics could continue abortions
The whiplash of Texas clinics turning away patients, rescheduling them, and now potentially canceling appointments again illustrates the confusion and scrambling taking place across the country since Roe was overturned.
FDA: Inflatable neck rings can cause injury to swimming infants
Parents of babies, especially those with developmental delays or special needs, are being warned not to use these neck pillow flotation devices.
LA County to offer Monkeypox vaccines to select residents based on risk
According to the county, nearly 800 doses have already been administered locally.