Barbara Ferrer denies conflict of interest in CDC study after daughter was reportedly listed as co-author
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer slammed speculations of not publicly disclosing conflict of interest after a report revealed a CDC-backed study on school mask mandates was co-authored by her own daughter.
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer slammed speculations of not publicly disclosing conflict of interest after a report revealed a CDC-backed study on school mask mandates was co-authored by her own daughter.
Barbara Ferrer denies conflict of interest in CDC study after daughter was reportedly listed as co-author
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer slammed speculations of not publicly disclosing conflict of interest after a report revealed a CDC-backed study on school mask mandates was co-authored by her own daughter.
Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer slammed speculations of not publicly disclosing conflict of interest after a report revealed a CDC-backed study on school mask mandates was co-authored by her own daughter.
LA businesses call on health officials to rethink COVID mask mandate
An alliance of business groups called on LA health officials to abandon plans for a universal COVID-19 indoor mask mandate, saying the move would be "heavy-handed" and a burden on businesses.
An alliance of business groups called on LA health officials to abandon plans for a universal COVID-19 indoor mask mandate, saying the move would be "heavy-handed" and a burden on businesses.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
California school district's return to masking has many parents outraged: 'Insanity'
Parents are dismayed and even outraged to see that a California school district is bringing back indoor masking for its students.
Parents are dismayed and even outraged to see that a California school district is bringing back indoor masking for its students.
Did Barbara Ferrer rely on school mask mandate study co-authored by her daughter?
Did LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer rely on a CDC-backed study on school mask mandates co-authored by her own daughter? A reporter is sounding the alarm and suggests Ferrer's daughter Kaitlin Barnes did not disclose conflicts of interest in her study.
Did LA County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer rely on a CDC-backed study on school mask mandates co-authored by her own daughter? A reporter is sounding the alarm and suggests Ferrer's daughter Kaitlin Barnes did not disclose conflicts of interest in her study.
Did Barbara Ferrer rely on school mask mandate study co-authored by her daughter?
A reporter is accusing Dr. Barbara Ferrer of not disclosing a conflict of interest. This comes as the reporter points out that a study cited by the CDC on school mask mandates was co-authored by the LA County Public Health director's daughter Kaitlin Barnes.
A reporter is accusing Dr. Barbara Ferrer of not disclosing a conflict of interest. This comes as the reporter points out that a study cited by the CDC on school mask mandates was co-authored by the LA County Public Health director's daughter Kaitlin Barnes.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.
Boxer, SoCal native Ryan Garcia discusses fight with mental health
Last weekend, Ryan Garcia won his second fight of 2022, but his road back to the ring has not been an easy one. Garcia has opened up in the previous months regarding his battle with anxiety and mental health.
Last weekend, Ryan Garcia won his second fight of 2022, but his road back to the ring has not been an easy one. Garcia has opened up in the previous months regarding his battle with anxiety and mental health.
Boxer, SoCal native Ryan Garcia discusses fight with mental health
Last weekend, Ryan Garcia won his second fight of 2022, but his road back to the ring has not been an easy one. Garcia has opened up in the previous months regarding his battle with mental health.
Last weekend, Ryan Garcia won his second fight of 2022, but his road back to the ring has not been an easy one. Garcia has opened up in the previous months regarding his battle with mental health.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
US health insurers raise rates to match increase in usage
Health insurers in individual marketplaces across 13 states will raise rates an average of 10% next year, according to a review of rate filings by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Health insurers in individual marketplaces across 13 states will raise rates an average of 10% next year, according to a review of rate filings by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.
LA County COVID-positive hospital patient numbers keep climbing
There are nearly 1,300 COVID-positive patients in LA County hospitals as of Tuesday.
There are nearly 1,300 COVID-positive patients in LA County hospitals as of Tuesday.
75% of US teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise, particularly females, study finds
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.
LA County COVID transmission 'concerning' despite lack of severe cases
LAC + USC Medical Center reported just 30 COVID-positive patients Monday, while county health officials said countywide transmission rates are still "extremely concerning."
LAC + USC Medical Center reported just 30 COVID-positive patients Monday, while county health officials said countywide transmission rates are still "extremely concerning."
UCLA’s Thomas Cole announces football retirement after suicide attempt
"I have come to the conclusion that football is not conductive for my mental health, and there is more to my life than the game of football." the former Bruin wrote. “For all those who may be struggling, you are not alone and you are loved. It is okay to ask for help."
"I have come to the conclusion that football is not conductive for my mental health, and there is more to my life than the game of football." the former Bruin wrote. “For all those who may be struggling, you are not alone and you are loved. It is okay to ask for help."
Only son donates kidney to mother: ‘It’s amazing to give life in a different way’
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.
The 25-year-old couldn’t imagine going through life without his mother. So he did what he could to help her live longer.