Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
California issues warning about edibles
The California Department of Public Health is warning parents and consumers about the danger of children eating edibles that contain THC.
The California Department of Public Health is warning parents and consumers about the danger of children eating edibles that contain THC.
In Depth: Youth and Mental Health
Hal talks with local experts about the mental health of young people after a new study revealed the mental health of kids as young as 13 has taken a serious hit since the start of the pandemic. Also, hear from a teen mental health expert and advocate who runs the Wellness Department at Geffen Academy at UCLA.
Hal talks with local experts about the mental health of young people after a new study revealed the mental health of kids as young as 13 has taken a serious hit since the start of the pandemic. Also, hear from a teen mental health expert and advocate who runs the Wellness Department at Geffen Academy at UCLA.
Orange County seeing record numbers of children's respiratory illnesses
OC health officials say getting both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent complications from viral illnesses like RSV.
OC health officials say getting both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent complications from viral illnesses like RSV.
Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Fossil fuel consumption expected to peak within a decade, experts say
The International Energy Agency predicts there will be a peak in global fossil fuel consumption within a decade.
The International Energy Agency predicts there will be a peak in global fossil fuel consumption within a decade.
LA County discusses "tripledemic" concerns
For the first time this week, we heard health officials warn of a so-called tripledemic, the intersection of COVID-19, flu and RSV.
For the first time this week, we heard health officials warn of a so-called tripledemic, the intersection of COVID-19, flu and RSV.
RSV surge: Pediatricians seeing more cases among older children (not just babies)
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
Pediatricians say they usually they see the most cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, among children 2 and under, but now they're seeing a lot more older children getting exposed, too.
China begins administering oral COVID-19 vaccine
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
The needle-free vaccine is a mist that gets sucked in through the mouth.
Clocking in more hours at a stressful job raises risk of depression, study finds
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Researchers from the University of Michigan collected data from first-year medical residents and discovered that those who worked longer hours had three times the risk for depression.
Biden gets latest COVID booster, urging more Americans to get theirs
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
Over 20 million people, including nearly 1 in 5 older people, have gotten the new vaccine, which was formulated to target the coronavirus variants most dominant in the United States.
California test scores decline; racial disparities remain
The numbers were worse for students of color, as 84% of Black students and 79% of Latino students did not meet math standards in 2022.
The numbers were worse for students of color, as 84% of Black students and 79% of Latino students did not meet math standards in 2022.
Didi Hirsch Mental Health hosts walk for mental health awareness, suicide prevention
A community came together over the weekend for an "Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide" walk. MORE: https://bit.ly/3SvzJYD
A community came together over the weekend for an "Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide" walk. MORE: https://bit.ly/3SvzJYD
Rental Aid: Some LA residents could receive up to $5,000 per household
Councilman Mitch O'Farrell's program is expected to provide up to $5,000 per household for renters in his district who make 80% or less of the area median income, or AMI.
Councilman Mitch O'Farrell's program is expected to provide up to $5,000 per household for renters in his district who make 80% or less of the area median income, or AMI.
What is RSV? US children's hospitals see rising number of cases
RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the pandemic shut down schools, day cares and businesses. With restrictions easing in the summer of 2021, doctors saw an alarming increase in what is normally a fall and winter virus.
RSV cases fell dramatically two years ago as the pandemic shut down schools, day cares and businesses. With restrictions easing in the summer of 2021, doctors saw an alarming increase in what is normally a fall and winter virus.
Michigan man dies from ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria after helping in Hurricane Ian recovery
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
James Hewitt rushed to help his friend in Florida after Hurricane Ian leveled parts of the state, but his fiancée says he was unaware of the dangers of infection.
Three-dose hepatitis B vaccine regimen protects people with HIV, study finds
Researchers tested dozens of individuals with HIV and discovered that the vaccine protected them even if they were never vaccinated or infected with the hepatitis B virus.
Researchers tested dozens of individuals with HIV and discovered that the vaccine protected them even if they were never vaccinated or infected with the hepatitis B virus.
New COVID subvariants are resisting immunity and treatments. Should you be worried?
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Emerging Omicron subvariants XBB, BQ.1, and BQ1.1 are likely resistant to some of the top drugs used to treat COVID-19 infections, experts warn.
Diabetes-related weight loss drugs facing supply issues amid viral trend
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
Recently, billionaire Elon Musk admitted to using Wegovy to help him lose weight.
CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.