Monkeypox infections appear to slow in LA County
The number of monkeypox cases in Los Angeles County continues to increase, but the rate of new infections appears to be slowing.
Study: 'Magic mushroom' psychedelic could help drinkers quit
More research is needed to see if the effect lasts and whether it works in a larger study.
Trump administration pushed discredited COVID-19 treatment at FDA, House panel says
A special House panel looking into the government's coronavirus response says the Trump White House tried to pressure U.S. health experts into reauthorizing the drug hydroxychloroquine that had been discredited as a COVID-19 treatment.
e. Coli outbreak linked to Wendy’s romaine lettuce larger than initial CDC reports
More than half of people in Michigan with this strain of e. Coli have been hospitalized, and four have suffered a severe complication.
Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5
Only about 6% of youngsters ages 6 months through 4 years had gotten at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Rock climber from New Zealand slapped with $600K hospital bill after Yosemite fall
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
LA County expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility again
Despite a limited amount of monkeypox vaccine doses, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health again expanded eligibility for the vaccine.
LA County health department turns off social media replies, says account is for 'informational purposes' only
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has disabled comments on their social media accounts.
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia tests positive for COVID-19
Garcia has lost both his mom and stepfather to COVID. He says he currently has "light symptoms."
Fauci to step down after decades as top US infectious disease expert
Dr. Anthony Fauci directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is Biden's chief medical adviser, and also leads a lab studying the immune system.
‘Helmets save lives’: Doctors worry after study shows kids' decrease usage
A recent American Academy of Pediatrics study of skateboarders, snowboarders and bicyclists younger than 18 found that 52% of children injured were not wearing helmets.
Neighbors save man’s life when he had a heart attack on their front porch
The Pennsylvania man wasn’t feeling well and went to his neighbor’s house for help. That’s when he had a heart attack right there on their front porch.
Study suggests alcohol and smoking cause almost half of global cancer deaths
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded the study.
Wendy's pulls lettuce from sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak
The CDC is investigating the source of the E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 37 people
Dangerous levels of algae bloom found at Lake Elsinore; people urged to stay out of water
People are urged to stay out of the waters at Lake Elsinore and Big Bear Lake after test results found harmful levels of algae bloom.
Safe injection sites could be signed into law by Gov. Newsom
Critics of the bill say it opens the door to more illicit drug use and all the baggage that can come with it.
Pop-up conference explores the benefits and future of psychedelics
Could psychedelics help solve the mental health crisis? That’s the question on the mind of many attending the ‘Psychedelics X Tech: How to Change your Mind’ forum this week in Venice.
Monkeypox vaccine eligibility expands to those under 18
Despite the unexpected shortfall, health officials said the county will still begin offering second doses of the two-shot regimen to those eligible for it.
Thousands of 'rainbow fentanyl' pills seized as authorities warn of possible new 'trend' targeting kids
Customs and Border Protection agents in Arizona seized more than 15,000 fentanyl pills that were strapped to a person's legs on Wednesday, and one official says that it could be the start of a trend targeting younger people.
Child dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Nebraska river
The organism is typically found in warmer freshwater sources, though officials warn it’s being identified farther north “as previously cooler regions become warmer and drier.”