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.

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.

Former NFL player Barret Robbins dies at 52

Former NFL football player, Barret Robbins, has died. He was 52 years old.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.