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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
“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.
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.
Limited supply of monkeypox vaccine now available
A limited supply of monkeypox vaccine doses are now available in Los Angeles County.
A limited supply of monkeypox vaccine doses are now available in Los Angeles County.
Former Dallas Cowboy Marion Barber died of heat stroke, medical examiner says
TMZ Sports reports his body was found in his apartment with the heat on at 91 degrees. Investigators found exercise equipment at the scene, noting Barber had a "history of exercising during sauna-like conditions."
TMZ Sports reports his body was found in his apartment with the heat on at 91 degrees. Investigators found exercise equipment at the scene, noting Barber had a "history of exercising during sauna-like conditions."
Doctors 'must' provide abortion if life of mother is at stake, Biden admin insists
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
How close is LA County to a new indoor mask mandate? COVID cases push towards 'high transmission'
LA County is very close to "high transmission" territory, as defined by the CDC. LA County Public Health has said if the county stays at that level for two weeks, an indoor mask mandate would be brought back.
LA County is very close to "high transmission" territory, as defined by the CDC. LA County Public Health has said if the county stays at that level for two weeks, an indoor mask mandate would be brought back.
EU urges second COVID-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
Feeling 'hangry' may be rooted in science and not all in our heads: New study
A new clinical study suggests that feeling 'hangry' is not just our imagination.
A new clinical study suggests that feeling 'hangry' is not just our imagination.
LA County to expand distribution of monkeypox vaccine
Eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine is expanding.
Eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine is expanding.
California to make its own low-cost insulin to help combat high drug prices
The state has a budget of $100 million to develop and manufacture low-cost insulin.
The state has a budget of $100 million to develop and manufacture low-cost insulin.
COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Indoor mask mandate may return in LA County if COVID numbers continue to spike
An indoor mask mandate may return to Los Angeles County if COVID cases continue to climb, Dr. Barbara Ferrer revealed.
An indoor mask mandate may return to Los Angeles County if COVID cases continue to climb, Dr. Barbara Ferrer revealed.