Inflation relief checks on the way
Some people could get the Middle Class Tax Refund as early as Oct. 7.
Some people could get the Middle Class Tax Refund as early as Oct. 7.
Loneliness and unhappiness can age us faster than smoking: New study
Loneliness may make our biological clock tick faster.
Loneliness may make our biological clock tick faster.
Less than a third of LAPD mental health calls are being handled by mental health professionals
LAPD Chief Michel Moore says the department is only able to handle between 20% and 25% of mental health calls with mental health response teams, saying the department lacks resources and staff.
LAPD Chief Michel Moore says the department is only able to handle between 20% and 25% of mental health calls with mental health response teams, saying the department lacks resources and staff.
Survey reveals what people would give up to improve their health
What would you give up to proactively improve your health? Many Americans with a preventative wellness routine said they’d be willing to slow down their social lives to pay for it.
What would you give up to proactively improve your health? Many Americans with a preventative wellness routine said they’d be willing to slow down their social lives to pay for it.
LA County reports 33 COVID-19-related deaths over 3 days
The average daily rate of people testing positive for the virus was 4.1% as of Monday.
The average daily rate of people testing positive for the virus was 4.1% as of Monday.
Pfizer asks FDA to approve omicron COVID-19 booster shots for 5- to 11-year-olds
Elementary-aged children already received smaller doses of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine, a third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older.
Elementary-aged children already received smaller doses of Pfizer’s original COVID-19 vaccine, a third of the dose given to everyone 12 and older.
The 3 things a person can do to keep peak brain health, according to researchers
How can individuals keep their brains sharp as they age? Newly-published research emphasizes the old saying, “use it or lose it.”
How can individuals keep their brains sharp as they age? Newly-published research emphasizes the old saying, “use it or lose it.”
Irvine man sentenced to 4 years in prison for fraudulently taking $5M in COVID-19 relief benefits
Reddy Budamala, of Irvine, was sentenced to four years behind bars for fraudulently obtaining more than $5 million in COVID-19 relief loans, which he used to purchase properties in Eagle Rock, Malibu and Irvine.
Reddy Budamala, of Irvine, was sentenced to four years behind bars for fraudulently obtaining more than $5 million in COVID-19 relief loans, which he used to purchase properties in Eagle Rock, Malibu and Irvine.
COVID-19: Canada will no longer require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate
The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.
The Canadian government will no longer require people to wear masks on planes. Government officials also confirmed Canada is dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of the month.
Genetically modified herpes virus shows promise in killing advanced cancer, study says
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
The experiment yielded promising results including cancer tumors shrinking and disappearing completely in some patients.
Newsom rejects kindergarten law
Gov. Newsom cited the costs associated with providing mandatory kindergarten, about $268 million annually, which he said was not accounted for in the California budget.
Gov. Newsom cited the costs associated with providing mandatory kindergarten, about $268 million annually, which he said was not accounted for in the California budget.
US teens are drinking, smoking less but vaping, using marijuana more, study finds
Cannabis use increased among all groups during the 28-year study period, but especially among teen workers, the researchers said.
Cannabis use increased among all groups during the 28-year study period, but especially among teen workers, the researchers said.
New COVID-like virus found in bat could spread to humans, resist vaccines
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Researchers say the bat virus, named Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to the antibodies of people who’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19.
Sitting less, more physical activity 'highly likely' to lower breast cancer risk, study says
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
The findings of the study, published this month, were consistent across all types and stages of breast cancer, the authors said.
LA County lifts mask requirement for public transit
Face masks will no longer be required on buses, trains and other mass transit vehicles in Los Angeles County starting Friday, nor will they be mandated at airports and other transportation hubs.
Face masks will no longer be required on buses, trains and other mass transit vehicles in Los Angeles County starting Friday, nor will they be mandated at airports and other transportation hubs.
4.4M Americans have received new omicron-targeted COVID-19 booster, CDC says
Some Americans who plan to get the shot, designed to target the most common omicron strains, said they are waiting because they either had COVID-19 recently or another booster.
Some Americans who plan to get the shot, designed to target the most common omicron strains, said they are waiting because they either had COVID-19 recently or another booster.
‘Out of control’: Rise in STDs nationwide prompts call for changes
Infection rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years.
Infection rates for some STDs, including gonorrhea and syphilis, have been rising for years.
Study links nightmares in middle-aged people to higher risk of dementia
“This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified as early as middle age," researchers said.
“This is important because there are very few risk indicators for dementia that can be identified as early as middle age," researchers said.
'Ava's Heart' helps transplant patients, families
From the street it looks like a typical multi-unit apartment complex in Los Angeles. But once you get inside "Ava's House," you realize something extraordinary is happening here. FOX 11's Laura Diaz has the story.
From the street it looks like a typical multi-unit apartment complex in Los Angeles. But once you get inside "Ava's House," you realize something extraordinary is happening here. FOX 11's Laura Diaz has the story.
Study: Daily 'breath training' helps reduce high blood pressure
A University of Colorado researcher says slow deep-breathing techniques are effective and should be accompanied by exercise.
A University of Colorado researcher says slow deep-breathing techniques are effective and should be accompanied by exercise.