Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
COVID-19 booster: Pfizer to seek extra shot for healthy kids 5 to 11
Pfizer said new data shows its kid-sized COVID-19 booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies and plans to seek authorization soon.
LA County seeing rise in BA.2 COVID cases
Daily COVID-19 case numbers continue to climb upward, and while hospitalization numbers remain low, health officials said they fear an eventual increase in patient volumes if previous pandemic patterns hold.
Cases of BA.2 rising in LA County
Could a mask mandate be reimposed in LA amid a rise in cases of BA.2?
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is extending the nationwide mask requirement for public transit for 15 days as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
The CDC extended the order, which was to expire on April 18, by two weeks to monitor an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Spike in liver disease in children under investigation
A puzzling spike in liver disease in kids in the U.K. doesn't appear to be linked to the usual viruses that cause infectious hepatitis. So scientists are looking into other viruses, including COVID-19, and environmental factors.
Global COVID-19 cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week, WHO says
WHO said the decreases “should be interpreted with caution” as numerous countries where COVID is starting to subside have also dismantled testing programs.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
What is Myotonic Dystrophy, the rare disease that reportedly contributed to Gilbert Gottfried's death?
According to Gilbert Gottfried's longtime friend and publicist, the comedian died from "recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II." Here's what you should know about the rare genetic disease that reportedly contributed to Gottfried's death.
Teen drug overdose deaths rose exponentially during COVID pandemic: UCLA study
Teenage overdose deaths nearly doubled in 2020, according to a UCLA study out Tuesday. Experts say fentanyl and counterfeit pills are to blame.
STDs increased in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
Scientists said reported STDs cases initially decreased at the start of the pandemic but resurged by the end of 2020.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981
U.S. inflation soared 8.5% over the past 12 months, the biggest spike since December 1981.
Philadelphia to bring back indoor mask mandate
The City of Philadelphia is bringing back the indoor mask mandate in the wake of COVID-19 case surge.
Four-day work week proposed under new California bill
Could some Californians soon be saying TGIT?
Life expectancy in the US dropped again
Life expectancy in the United States has dropped for the second year in a row.
LASD union files new action to fight county COVID vaccine mandate
The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs continues to fight the LA County Board of Supervisors over who has the authority to enforce the county employee vaccine mandate - the board, or Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Hundreds protest COVID vaccine mandates at downtown LA rally
More than 1,000 people spent Sunday protesting in front of Los Angeles City Hall against COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
List ranks top US cities with cleanest air, and only one of them is in California
The American Lung Association recently released its annual report analyzing air pollution across cities in the United States.
In Depth: Aphasia, sideshows, student loans
Hal is joined by Roberta Elman, Founder and President of Aphasia Center of California to discuss a disorder that affects 2 million Americans. Hal also speaks with Assemblyman Vince Fong to talk about combating street racing, and higher education expert Michael Kitchen to discuss student loans.