Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving

Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.

Riverside County reports 1st suspected case of monkeypox

Riverside County health officials reported the county's first suspected case of monkeypox on Wednesday.

Latin dance can help improve your memory as you age, study suggests

All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.

US pools close, go without lifeguards amid labor shortage
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A national lifeguard shortage exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted communities such as Indianapolis to cut back on pools and hours. In other spots around the United States, swimming areas go without attendants.

LA County reports 12,000 more COVID cases over 3-day period

Los Angeles County confirmed more than 12,000 new COVID-19 infections in its latest data, dating back to Saturday, along with 11 more deaths.

Special Report: Dr. Lauren Crosby
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American Academy of Pediatrics' Dr. Lauren Crosby joins the special report on what families need to know as kids as young as 5 will now eligible to take the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Gas prices continue to drop slightly in LA, Orange counties
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The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County dropped today for the seventh time in the last eight days following a long streak of increases that pushed it to record highs, declining four-tenths of a cent to $6.418.

Doctors urge FDA to approve over-the-counter access to birth control

The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.

Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering women to ‘fake’ abortion clinics

A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.

COVID-19 vaccine: CDC approves 1st shots for US kids under 5

With the CDC's final sign-off, roughly 18 million children under 5 will be eligible for COVID-19 shots beginning next week.

New study reveals best time of day to work out for fat loss, muscle strength

The timing of exercise remains a controversial topic, but a new study suggests there may be an optimal time to workout to get the specific results you desire.

Is it OK to drink coffee while pregnant? Yes (in moderation), genetic study suggests

The study used genetics to analyze coffee-drinking behavior. It suggests that consuming java in moderation does not increase the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth.