US health officials warn monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug Tpoxx
U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox. Federal health officials say that even a small mutation in the virus could leave the drug ineffective.
U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox. Federal health officials say that even a small mutation in the virus could leave the drug ineffective.
Doctor shares drug use warning signs after 15-year-old dies on school campus
At least four students at Hollywood-area schools in recent days who've overdosed after taking drugs bought at Lexington Park, including a 15-year-old girl who died. A local doctor is sharing warning signs of drug use in teens for parents to watch out for.
At least four students at Hollywood-area schools in recent days who've overdosed after taking drugs bought at Lexington Park, including a 15-year-old girl who died. A local doctor is sharing warning signs of drug use in teens for parents to watch out for.
Doctor shares drug-use warning signs after teen dies at school
A local doctor is sharing warning signs of drug use in kids for parents after a 15-year-old girl died after a drug overdose in Hollywood on a school campus.
A local doctor is sharing warning signs of drug use in kids for parents after a 15-year-old girl died after a drug overdose in Hollywood on a school campus.
Newsom signs bill that would provide court-ordered care for homeless with severe mental illness
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed his "CARE Act" on Wednesday, which would allow family members or first responders to request homeless people with severe mental health be put into treatment.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed his "CARE Act" on Wednesday, which would allow family members or first responders to request homeless people with severe mental health be put into treatment.
Ryan Reynolds films colonoscopy to raise cancer awareness; doctors find polyp
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
The 45-year-old actor broadcast the procedure after losing a bet to his friend, actor Rob McElhenney. Doctors say it was “potentially life-saving" for Reynolds.
Masking policies in LA County could start to ease soon
Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer said Tuesday that if COVID cases in LA County continue to fall, she could soon ease the county's indoor masking recommendation.
Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer said Tuesday that if COVID cases in LA County continue to fall, she could soon ease the county's indoor masking recommendation.
Can scientists predict new COVID variants? New research from USC says they might
COVID-19's ability to mutate into variants and subvariants has baffled researchers. Scientists say this research can help them predict new variants or even produce vaccines for those variants before they arrive.
COVID-19's ability to mutate into variants and subvariants has baffled researchers. Scientists say this research can help them predict new variants or even produce vaccines for those variants before they arrive.
Blood test can detect multiple cancers early, study finds
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
A blood test may be able to detect the early stages of several cancers in which routine screening options aren’t available.
Family travels the world after learning children will go blind
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Study: Only eating during day may help improve mental health in night shift workers
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
It’s estimated that about 20% of the workforce is made up of shift workers, who are more at risk of having depression and anxiety, researchers said.
LA County confirms first monkeypox death
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed the county's first death from the monkeypox virus.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed the county's first death from the monkeypox virus.
Biden hopes ending cancer can be a 'national purpose' for US
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
The commander-in-chief wants to develop treatments and therapeutics to battle cancer and hopes to meet a goal to cut cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years to improve the lives of caregivers and people suffering from cancer.
FDA warns of rare cases of cancers possibly linked to breast implants
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
While rare, the FDA is warning about certain cancers, including squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas, that may develop in scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 mental health crisis line
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
In Depth: Cannabis
Hal is joined by Dr. Ziva Cooper to talk about the UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids. Also, Hal speaks to Lauren Fontein, the founder of The Artist Tree Studio Lounge.
Hal is joined by Dr. Ziva Cooper to talk about the UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids. Also, Hal speaks to Lauren Fontein, the founder of The Artist Tree Studio Lounge.
Fresno principal shoves special needs student
Police said charges will be filed.
Police said charges will be filed.
Brown water runs from tap in Mississippi amid water crisis
Governor Tate Reeves said progress was being made on the city’s water crisis.
Governor Tate Reeves said progress was being made on the city’s water crisis.
Fitness Friday: Partner workouts
Got a workout buddy? This Friday, Sandra Endo is joined by fitness trainers Kelsey and Dennis Heenan as they show us how to workout in pairs or groups.
Got a workout buddy? This Friday, Sandra Endo is joined by fitness trainers Kelsey and Dennis Heenan as they show us how to workout in pairs or groups.
LA County investigating possible monkeypox death
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a possible death due to the monkeypox virus.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a possible death due to the monkeypox virus.
School bathroom access concerns
In our story about students in San Bernardino schools being forced to do PE and sit on hot asphalt during this heat wave, we learned that students also had limited bathroom access. FOX 11's Christina Gonzalez has new details.
In our story about students in San Bernardino schools being forced to do PE and sit on hot asphalt during this heat wave, we learned that students also had limited bathroom access. FOX 11's Christina Gonzalez has new details.