WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency
Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”
Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”
CDC panel: Elderly Americans should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines
A federal advisory panel says Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines.
A federal advisory panel says Americans 65 and older should get newer, souped-up flu vaccines.
Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour
Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
‘Total shock’: Texas woman conceives 2nd child while pregnant, gives birth to ‘twins’
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
It’s a phenomenon called a double pregnancy — and this Texas family first thought it was a joke when they were told what was going on.
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.
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.
Riverside County health officials reported the county's first suspected case of monkeypox on Wednesday.
Los Alamos County, New Mexico ranked healthiest community in America for 3rd time: report
Four of the top 20 healthiest communities were located in Northern Virginia.
Four of the top 20 healthiest communities were located in Northern Virginia.
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.
All 333 participants were of Latinx descent because, according to researchers, Latinos have a higher risk of developing cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s.
Kids' COVID vaccines slowly roll out in Southern California
Due to shipping delays, many of the doses will be more readily available for children by Wednesday.
Due to shipping delays, many of the doses will be more readily available for children by Wednesday.
US pools close, go without lifeguards amid labor shortage
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.
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.
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.
COVID vaccines available for kids 5 and under in LA County
Some facilities in LA County will have the vaccines for children under 5 ready Tuesday.
Some facilities in LA County will have the vaccines for children under 5 ready Tuesday.
COVID vaccine for kids coming to LA County Tuesday
Kids under 5 can get their COVID-19 shots as early as Tuesday.
Kids under 5 can get their COVID-19 shots as early as Tuesday.
Special Report: Dr. Lauren Crosby
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kids' COVID vaccine: LA County readying to administer doses this week
Shots will be available for children as young as 6 months old.
Shots will be available for children as young as 6 months old.
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.
With the CDC's final sign-off, roughly 18 million children under 5 will be eligible for COVID-19 shots beginning next week.
CDC advisers recommend COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5
The CDC decided unanimously that COVID vaccines should be opened too children as young as 6 months old.
The CDC decided unanimously that COVID vaccines should be opened too children as young as 6 months old.