US government’s COVID-19 website to suspend free at-home tests
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.
Former LA firefighter suing city for wrongful termination
Former Los Angeles fire battalion Robert Kilpatrick is suing the City of Los Angeles alleging wrongful termination. Kilpatrick was with LAFD for more than 30 years and became known as the first LAFD firefighter to be placed on leave over his refusal to get vaccinated.
Former Los Angeles fire battalion Robert Kilpatrick is suing the City of Los Angeles alleging wrongful termination. Kilpatrick was with LAFD for more than 30 years and became known as the first LAFD firefighter to be placed on leave over his refusal to get vaccinated.
Six cases of West Nile virus identified in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County health officials have confirmed the county's first human cases of West Nile virus this year, saying six cases have been identified since late July.
Los Angeles County health officials have confirmed the county's first human cases of West Nile virus this year, saying six cases have been identified since late July.
Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech claiming companies violated patents with COVID vaccine
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Watch as men experience period pain with a menstrual cramp simulator
Men were asked to test their threshold for pain using a machine that simulates cramps, part of an effort to "remove the stigma" of periods.
Men were asked to test their threshold for pain using a machine that simulates cramps, part of an effort to "remove the stigma" of periods.
Special Report, pt. 1: Dr. Drew returns to discuss LA County's COVID response, Pfizer pill, homelessness
The band is back together as Dr. Drew Pinsky joins the special report as we catch up on LA County's response to COVID-19 pandemic, the development of the Pfizer pill and homelessness in California.
The band is back together as Dr. Drew Pinsky joins the special report as we catch up on LA County's response to COVID-19 pandemic, the development of the Pfizer pill and homelessness in California.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The CDC is investigating the source of the E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least 37 people