Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish

The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.

Several LA County beaches under high bacteria warning

Five beaches in Los Angeles County are under a high bacteria warning and those planning to visit are advised to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in the water.

Gas prices rising across US
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The national average price is 5.8 cents more than one week ago, 1.6 cents higher than one month ago and 60.5 cents greater than one year ago.

Karl-Anthony Towns rejoins Timberwolves after being hospitalized with undisclosed illness

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was back at Mayo Clinic Square with his team for the first time on Monday after being hospitalized with a non COVID-19 illness.

California becomes 1st in US to include fentanyl testing in ER screenings

SB-864 or "Tyler's Law" requires that hospitals must include a test for fentanyl whenever they do a drug screening test or urine drug screening test.

Regular 'micro breaks' at work could boost energy levels, study suggests

Breaks of 10 minutes or less reduced fatigue and helped employees take on their tasks with more vigor, according to the study published in the journal PLOS One.

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa taken to hospital after suffering head and neck injuries

Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said Tua Tagovailoa sustained a concussion when was chased down and sacked by a Cincinnati Bengals player. The quarterback remained down for more than seven minutes before being carted off the field on a stretcher.

Kids with head lice shouldn’t be sent home from school, new AAP guidance says

The American Academy of Pediatrics says a head lice diagnosis is neither a health hazard nor a sign of poor hygiene, and children should not miss school because of it.

California gas prices continue to skyrocket
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The average prices of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County and Orange County Thursday recorded their largest daily increases since the record hikes of Oct. 5, 2012.

Alzheimer’s drug shows promising results in trial study

The company is already seeking an accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the agency is expected to decide by early next year.

Syphilis and many other STDs are on the rise: Here's what you should know

Infections rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years. But recently released statistics show that last year the rate of infectious syphilis cases reached its highest since 1991.

Katie Couric reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer

The author and journalist said on her website that she “felt sick and the room started spinning” when she discovered she had cancer in June.