FDA authorizes Omicron boosters
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized updated versions of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna that are tailored to be more effective against the Omicron variant.
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized updated versions of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna that are tailored to be more effective against the Omicron variant.
FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
Philips recalls more respiratory machines due to possible plastic contamination
Philips Respironics issued another recall on some of its respiratory machines due to a plastic component that could potentially be contaminated with a non-compatible material.
Philips Respironics issued another recall on some of its respiratory machines due to a plastic component that could potentially be contaminated with a non-compatible material.
LA County could improve to 'low' COVID activity level in next week
Los Angeles County could soon graduate into the "low" category as case numbers continue to fall.
Los Angeles County could soon graduate into the "low" category as case numbers continue to fall.
Chosen LA County residents will start getting $1,000 a month
Los Angeles County's guaranteed basic income program is underway, with 1,000 residents now receiving $1,000 a month for the next three years.
Los Angeles County's guaranteed basic income program is underway, with 1,000 residents now receiving $1,000 a month for the next three years.
California OKs bill to protect workers who use pot at home
California could soon become the seventh state to make sure people won’t lose their jobs if they smoke marijuana when they are off the clock.
California could soon become the seventh state to make sure people won’t lose their jobs if they smoke marijuana when they are off the clock.
‘Rainbow fentanyl’: DEA warns of colorful synthetic drugs aimed at attracting young people
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
The colorful narcotics were seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration in 18 different states this month alone.
Clippers' John Wall says he considered suicide during struggles: 'Darkest place I've ever been in'
John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles and the deaths of family members at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles and the deaths of family members at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
More Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
Stretch your dollar: Labor Day sales to avoid
Some items on sale during the Labor Day sale just aren't worth it - here's the ones that should be skipped.
Some items on sale during the Labor Day sale just aren't worth it - here's the ones that should be skipped.
High bacteria warning in effect for 4 LA County beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a high bacteria warning at four area beaches.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a high bacteria warning at four area beaches.
Drinkers of black tea enjoy possible health benefits, NIH study suggests
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
Those who drank two or more cups of black tea per day were linked to a modestly lower risk of death from any cause, according to the study.
California State Senate passes fast food workers rights bill
The State Senate has passed the fast food workers rights bill, much to the relief of employees FOX 11's Hal Eisner spoke with.
The State Senate has passed the fast food workers rights bill, much to the relief of employees FOX 11's Hal Eisner spoke with.
Baby Formula: Abbott plant to restart production of Similac
The Abbott plant is expected to restart production of the highly-sought Similac baby formula.
The Abbott plant is expected to restart production of the highly-sought Similac baby formula.
Teen National Guard trainee died of ‘undetectable and very rare heart abnormality’
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
After the 17-year-old died, doctors discovered that her twin sister, who trained alongside her at Fort Jackson, also has the same heart abnormality.
What is the ‘tomato flu’? Scientists monitoring outbreak in India
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
The virus can cause large, red blisters that can grow to the size of tomatoes, according to researchers in India.
Parents seek drug dealer in daughter’s death, offer reward: ‘No questions asked’
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Robert Gilliam says he and his wife are putting drug dealers on notice after their 22-year-old daughter died from an overdose.
Stretch your dollar: Labor Day deals to look out for
Summer is winding down, but this Labor Day weekend the deals are hot.
Summer is winding down, but this Labor Day weekend the deals are hot.
Doctors may soon predict when women will enter menopause
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
A new study takes into account a woman’s lifestyle as an indicator of when she could enter menopause.
Walk-up monkeypox vaccines limited throughout LA County
The county only has a limited supply of monkeypox vaccine doses.
The county only has a limited supply of monkeypox vaccine doses.