Kaiser Permanente reveals iPad with personal health records stolen
Kaiser Permanente revealed an iPad containing the personal data of approximately 75,000 patients was stolen from its Los Angeles medical center.
988 hotline to simplify access to emotional distress and suicidal crisis resources
Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
Not getting enough water? Eat it with these hydrating foods
If carrying around a giant water container for you and everyone in your family sounds daunting, it's time to change your hydration game plan.
LA County restaurant workers weary of once again confronting customers who don't mask up
Restaurant workers tell FOX 11 they are nervous about confronting customers who don't follow LA County's indoor mask mandate should the county bring the rule back.
LA County nears indoor mask mandate as it enters 'high' COVID category
The mask mandate could return as early as July 29 if LA County stays in the “high” COVID category for two weeks.
COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
Return of indoor mask mandate imminent in LA County as COVID cases, hospitalizations rise
After months of steadily low COVID fatality numbers, Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer noted that the daily death figure has begun rising.
988 -- Three-digit Suicide Lifeline starts working in US this weekend
Calling 988 will connect people in need to the Suicide Lifeline beginning July 16.
Angelenos turning to food banks amid inflation
In the wake of the inflation driving up grocery prices, some Angelenos are turning to the local food bank to help them survive.
SoCal native Ryan Garcia preparing for fight vs. Javier Fortuna in LA following mental health battle
This weekend's main card marks Ryan Garcia's second fight of 2022, but his road back to the ring has not been an easy one. Garcia opens up with FOX 11 regarding his battle with anxiety.
Arizona is most guilty of COVID-19 'panic buying,' study says
Researchers are revealing the top states guilty of COVID-19 “panic buying," and Arizona sits at the top of the list. We have how other states rank on the list, too!
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes new shot for adults
Novavax makes a more traditional type of shot than the three other COVID-19 vaccines available for use in the U.S. -- and one that’s already available in Europe and multiple other countries.
Video game players show increased brain activity, decision-making skills, study says
The study found the video game players were better than non-players in both speed and accuracy of responses.
Indoor face mask mandate imminent in LA County: What to know
The reimposing of an indoor face mask mandate in Los Angeles County looms as COVID-19 related hospitalizations continue to increase.
Indoor mask mandate likely soon in LA County
Los Angeles County remains on pace to enter the "high" COVID-19 activity level as early as Thursday, the public health director said, and absent a major reversal in virus-related hospitalizations, an indoor mask-wearing mandate will be imposed two weeks later.
NIH: Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ found in food packaging can lead to premature births
Currently, there are few guidelines about what levels of harmful chemicals are found in food packaging, if any, and if they are potentially harmful. Scientists say it’s time for a change.
Fentanyl risk from $1 bill? Drug safety expert dispels myths about second-hand exposure
In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.
LA County will impose mandatory indoor mask mandate in 2 weeks if cases don't go down
If the county remains in the "high" level for two consecutive weeks, it will again impose a mandatory indoor mask-wearing mandate.
White House updates response plan for infectious COVID variants; pushes boosters
“If you’re over 50 and you haven’t gotten the shot this year, you should go get a shot," said White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha. "It’s going to save your life.”
Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among US children continues to rise, study suggests
The study estimated that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. kids was 3.14% as of 2020. Meanwhile, there has been more awareness and a wider availability of services.