Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says
Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.
Tujunga doctor charged with making fake COVID vaccine cards
Donald Plance was charged Tuesday with allegedly issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards and injecting some of his patients with blood plasma he received from donors.
More than 8,100 new COVID cases reported over past 3 days in LA County
The county reported 15 deaths over the three-day period that ended Monday, raising the local virus-related death toll to 32,037. Over the past week, the county has averaged six deaths per day, down from 11 per day a month ago.
COVID infections on the rise in LA County
COVID infections are rising in Los Angeles County. More than 8,100 infections were reported over the last three days.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
3rd round of free COVID tests available to order now in US
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
Spain proposes expanding abortion rights to teens, paid menstrual leave
A draft bill in Spain proposes scrapping the requirement for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain parental consent before terminating a pregnancy, plus paid menstrual leave.
Georgia stylist says incision-free weight loss procedure helped her lose 50 pounds
Rosie Axtman says she had tried every diet imaginable and was still gaining weight. In January, the 47-year-old tried a new less invasive weight loss procedure she believes has been a turning point.
4 UK men infected with 'rare and unusual' cases of monkeypox, health officials say
British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
Fauci says he'll leave White House if Trump wins 2024 election
Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
In Depth: Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Hal speaks with doctors about a potential mental health crisis in the U.S, and the COVID-19 pandemic's affects on mental health.
Ex-nurse RaDonda Vaught sentenced to probation in patient medication death
A former Tennessee nurse whose medication error killed a patient has been sentenced to three years of probation.
4 Air Force cadets may not graduate due to vaccine refusal
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may not graduate for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. Newsom announces inflation relief package
California is entering the next budget year with a record-smashing budget surplus of nearly $100 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday.
Alaska mom says baby formula shortage 'creating extra panic' as she launches group for struggling parents
Allie Seckel of Kodiak, Alaska, also revealed how parents can avoid online scams.
Searches for vasectomies spike after Supreme Court draft leak of abortion ruling
Daily searches for vasectomies have increased 99% since the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was published, data from Innerbody Research shows.
LA County health officials report increase of COVID cases among younger residents
The daily number of COVID-19 cases reported in Los Angeles County continued growing, according to the latest data, prompting renewed warnings that younger residents are most likely to become infected.
California to raise minimum wage to $15.50
California’s minimum wage is projected to increase to $15.50 per hour for all workers on January 1, 2023.
Here’s why doctors across the US are prescribing a day in nature for good health
On an intuitive level, connecting with nature makes sense. Humans evolved in an open, natural environment and removing us from this environment could have a negative effect on our health. But what does the research say?
Most Americans feel short mental health breaks boost their well-being, survey finds
The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.