Doctors say AI is a 'game-changer' for number 1 killer of Americans
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Heart disease is responsible for one in five American deaths.
Breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy treatments approved by FDA
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
The breakthrough sickle cell treatment is the first approved therapy based on CRISPR, the gene editing tool that won its inventors the Nobel Prize in 2020.
Nurses at 3 SoCal hospitals begin weekend-long strike through the Thanksgiving holiday
Nurses at West Hills Hospital, Riverside Community Hospital and Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, all walked off the job Wednesday morning.
Nurses at West Hills Hospital, Riverside Community Hospital and Los Robles Regional Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, all walked off the job Wednesday morning.
Kaiser Permanente health care workers agree to new contract
More than 85,000 Kaiser Permanente workers agreed to ratify a four-year contract with a 98.5% margin. The contract will be in effect until Sept. 30, 2027, at hundreds of Kaiser facilities, including those in Southern California and throughout the state.
More than 85,000 Kaiser Permanente workers agreed to ratify a four-year contract with a 98.5% margin. The contract will be in effect until Sept. 30, 2027, at hundreds of Kaiser facilities, including those in Southern California and throughout the state.
FDA issues warning over several eyedrop products due to infection risk
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
Consumers should stop using 26 over-the-counter eye drop products over the potential risk of eye infections that could lead to vision loss, the FDA said.
Bay Area nurse crushed in MRI accident highlighting safety concerns
A nurse suffered crushing injuries after she became pinned between a hospital bed and an MRI machine at Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City hospital.
A nurse suffered crushing injuries after she became pinned between a hospital bed and an MRI machine at Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City hospital.
Centinela Hospital's maternity ward closes
Centinela Hospital Medical Center officially closed its maternity ward Wednesday night, leaving a big hole for healthcare in Inglewood.
Centinela Hospital Medical Center officially closed its maternity ward Wednesday night, leaving a big hole for healthcare in Inglewood.
Providence St. Joseph health care workers enter 2nd day of strike in Burbank
Tuesday marks day two of a five-day planned strike by health care workers at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank.
Tuesday marks day two of a five-day planned strike by health care workers at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank.
Providence St. Joseph-Burbank healthcare workers begin 5-day strike
Hundreds of healthcare workers at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank hit the picket lines Monday morning.
Hundreds of healthcare workers at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank hit the picket lines Monday morning.
‘Take Care of Maya’ trial: Munchausen by proxy suspected by doctor testifying for defense in $220M case
On Monday, doctors testified for the defense in a $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was the premise of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
On Monday, doctors testified for the defense in a $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital that was the premise of the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
Amazon will test delivering prescription drugs by drone
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Amazon says customers will be able to choose from more than 500 medications, a list that includes common treatments for conditions like the flu or pneumonia.
Kaiser reaches tentative deal with health care workers' union; 'Front lines folk have the answers'
The union coalition has been pushing for higher wages commensurate with inflation, increased staffing and working conditions.
The union coalition has been pushing for higher wages commensurate with inflation, increased staffing and working conditions.
Abortion on demand: These 6 states allow women to get pregnancy-ending drugs by phone or online
California is now the sixth state to make it legal for health care providers to offer abortion via telehealth.
California is now the sixth state to make it legal for health care providers to offer abortion via telehealth.
St. Francis medical workers return to picket lines
Hundreds of medical workers at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood are entering day 2 of a 5-day strike against Prime Heathcare, which owns hospitals in 14 states.
Hundreds of medical workers at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood are entering day 2 of a 5-day strike against Prime Heathcare, which owns hospitals in 14 states.
Hundreds of St. Francis medical workers strike Monday
Hundreds of medical personnel at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood walked out Monday at 6:30 a.m., the start of a five-day strike against Prime Healthcare which owns hospitals in 14 states.
Hundreds of medical personnel at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood walked out Monday at 6:30 a.m., the start of a five-day strike against Prime Healthcare which owns hospitals in 14 states.
Kaiser workers end 3 day strike
Kaiser health care workers will return to work today.
Kaiser health care workers will return to work today.
Popular weight loss drugs linked to severe stomach problems: 'Critical information for patients'
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
Kaiser Permanente strike: Health care workers hit picket lines for 2nd day
The coalition has been pushing for higher wages commensurate with inflation, increased staffing and working conditions. The unions have also repeatedly accused Kaiser of bad-faith negotiating, an allegation Kaiser has denied.
The coalition has been pushing for higher wages commensurate with inflation, increased staffing and working conditions. The unions have also repeatedly accused Kaiser of bad-faith negotiating, an allegation Kaiser has denied.
Kaiser Permanente health care workers begin strike
Some 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers walked off the job Wednesday in multiple states, kicking off a major health care strike.
Some 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers walked off the job Wednesday in multiple states, kicking off a major health care strike.