Gun-related deaths reach highest level in 25 years, CDC study found
The CDC was not able to say exactly what caused the surge but believe the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic played a role.
Finding the perfect donor
A LAPD officer found the perfect match right in his own home. FOX 11's Mario Ramirez has the story.
US inflation hit 8.3% in April but slows from 40-year high
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
COVID-19 lockdowns in China cause global shortage of ‘contrast material’ used for medical imaging
Contrast materials are used to improve the quality of medical images which helps doctors distinguish normal from abnormal conditions in a patient’s body.
Bill Gates tests positive for COVID-19: 'I'm fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted'
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Tuesday on Twitter.
Alabama law bans transgender treatment for kids, threatens doctors with felony
A new law in Alabama makes it a felony for doctors to treat transgender people under the age of 19 with puberty-blockers and hormones.
COVID hospital, death numbers remain low in LA County amid case increases
The average daily rate of people testing positive for the virus was 2.1% as of Monday.
Frequent marijuana use may lead to higher risk of heart disease, study finds
Researchers say frequent use of THC can increase plaque buildup in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and eventually heart attacks.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Does 'hair of the dog' actually work after drinking alcohol? What experts say about the hangover 'cure'
The medieval saying 'the hair of the dog that bit you' has been used as a rumored hangover cure, but here's why you shouldn’t fight alcohol with alcohol
LA County health officials report slight drop in COVID hospitalizations
In a small bit of good news, the number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals decreased by 10 people to 248, according to the latest state data released Sunday.
Louisiana bill would make abortion a homicide. Would Plan B be illegal, too?
A Louisiana committee has approved a measure that would make abortion a crime of homicide, but opponents fear that's not all the legislation would do.
FDA approves marketing for new Alzheimer's early detection test
An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer's disease
CDC warns of mysterious hepatitis outbreak across U.S.
U.S. health officials are now looking into more than 100 possible cases of a mysterious and severe liver disease in children, including five deaths.
Bill allowing preteen vaccines without parental OK advances
A California measure that would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated without their parents’ consent, including against the coronavirus, cleared its first legislative hurdle Thursday.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine rollout restricted amid rare blood clot concerns
Health regulators are "strictly limiting" who can get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after blood clot concerns.
CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky visits Watts vaccination center
FOX 11's Elex Michaelson spoke with CDC Director Rochelle Walensky as she visited a vaccination center in Watts.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine distribution restricted due to blood clot risk, FDA says
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution restricted amid rare blood clot concerns
Health regulators are "strictly limiting" who can get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after blood clot concerns.
Pig heart transplanted into patient was infected with pig virus, health officials say
The transplant patient ended up dying two months later, though doctors are not conclusively saying whether or not the virus led to the patient’s death.