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.”

Survey: 62% of Americans worried about paying rent
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The majority of Americans said they are concerned about their ability to pay for housing, the U.S. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation said, citing a newly released survey.

Zimbabwe: 157 unvaccinated children died amid measles outbreak

At least 2,056 cases have been reported and virtually all of the deaths have been children who were not vaccinated.

Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says

More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.

Palm Harbor parents call for empathy, kindness after daughter dies by suicide days before start of senior year

McKenna Brown, 16, was a star athlete with a bright future, but just days before the start of her senior year at East Lake High School she took her own life. Her parents are now sounding the alarm on the needs surrounding teenage mental health.

Human brain not meant to stay awake past midnight, researchers say

Changes in the brain during the nighttime hours can make a person more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behavior, and make impulsive decisions, according to the researchers.

What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law

President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.

Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report

Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.

First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms

First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 while vacationing in South Carolina, the White House said Tuesday. It comes weeks after the president's recovery.

Scottish government makes period products free for all

The Scottish government said it became the first in the world to legally protect the right to access free period products.

Election seasons are stressful; here are ways to cope

With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.

In Depth: Monkeypox, AI and Imaging, Medical Corps in Ukraine
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Hal is joined by UCLA Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Matt Waxman to talk about Monkeypox. Then, Dr. Gregory Sorensen, Founder and CEO of DeepHealth Radnet, Inc. joins Hal to talk about new Artificial Intelligence software that helps doctors read screening images more accurately. Also, Todd Bernhardt, Senior Director of Global Communications for International Medical Corps, describes what the situation is like on the ground in Ukraine.