Eating ultra-processed food linked to faster cognitive decline in older adults, study says

Participants who ate more than 20% of their daily calorie intake from ultra-processed foods were more likely to suffer a decline in cognitive function, according to the study.

Long Beach declares local emergency over monkeypox

Long Beach on Wednesday declared a local emergency in response to a rise in monkeypox cases.

Novavax vaccine against COVID-19 now available in LA County

Doses of the newly approved Novavax vaccine against COVID-19 will become available to Southland residents this week.

LAUSD announces COVID protocols for 22-23 school year

The Los Angeles Unified School District revealed its COVID safety protocols for the upcoming school year, which begins Aug. 15. There will be no mandatory testing and no required use of masks indoors or outdoors.

Novavax vaccine against COVID-19 available this week in LA County
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Doses of the newly approved Novavax vaccine against COVID-19 will become available to Southland residents this week, with Long Beach offering doses beginning Monday and Los Angeles County scheduled to start administering the medication on Wednesday.

LAUSD releases updated COVID protocols
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There will be no mandatory testing requirement, and masks will not be required indoors or outdoors.

Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden

The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Child tests positive for monkeypox in Long Beach

A child has tested positive for monkeypox in Long Beach, according to city officials. The child was symptomatic but is now recovered. Long Beach has reported 20 confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox so far.

Novavax to be offered in LA County
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Doses of the newly approved Novavax vaccine against COVID-19 will become available to Southland residents this week, with Long Beach offering doses beginning Monday and Los Angeles County scheduled to start administering the medication on Wednesday.

Monkeypox: LA County declares local state of emergency
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell Tuesday has issued a proclamation of local emergency for monkeypox to address the number of increasing cases in Los Angeles County.

LA County declares local emergency amid rise in monkeypox cases
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell Tuesday has issued a proclamation of local emergency for monkeypox to address the number of increasing cases in Los Angeles County.

Even the simplest form of exercise can help with an aging brain, research hints

The U.S. study compared sedentary older adults assigned aerobic exercises or a simple stretching routine, along with group classes and instructors to keep them engaged.

Monkeypox: California under state of emergency
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Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in the wake of the monkeypox outbreak impacting California.