Monkeypox reported in Sacramento; 1st known case in California
A patient who traveled to Europe and came back to Sacramento most likely has monkeypox; the first known case in California.
A patient who traveled to Europe and came back to Sacramento most likely has monkeypox; the first known case in California.
WHO chief Tedros to be confirmed for 2nd term after no opposition
No other candidate challenged WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for the post amid the ongoing difficulties of responding to the pandemic.
No other candidate challenged WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for the post amid the ongoing difficulties of responding to the pandemic.
Washington health officials investigate presumptive case of monkeypox
Washington health officials said Monday they were investigating a presumptive case of monkeypox in the state. It's one of less than ten confirmed or suspected monkeypox cases in the U.S.
Washington health officials said Monday they were investigating a presumptive case of monkeypox in the state. It's one of less than ten confirmed or suspected monkeypox cases in the U.S.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5: Pfizer says 3 small doses offer strong protection
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation raises money for pediatric type 1 & 2 diabetes
Sugar Ray Leonard joins Michaela Pereira on Good Day LA to talk about his foundation, whose goal is to find research and care for children with type 1 & 2 diabetes.
Sugar Ray Leonard joins Michaela Pereira on Good Day LA to talk about his foundation, whose goal is to find research and care for children with type 1 & 2 diabetes.
Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
Hotter nights due to climate change will cost us sleep, study suggests
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
By the year 2099, hotter “suboptimal temperatures” may reduce sleep by 50 to 58 hours per person each year, according to a new study of adults from around the world.
Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe, expert says
A doctor says the leading theory to explain the more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including the U.S. was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
A doctor says the leading theory to explain the more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including the U.S. was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe: expert
A leading adviser to the World Health Organization described the unprecedented outbreak of the rare disease monkeypox in developed countries as “a random event” that might be explained by risky sexual behavior at two recent mass events in Europe.
A leading adviser to the World Health Organization described the unprecedented outbreak of the rare disease monkeypox in developed countries as “a random event” that might be explained by risky sexual behavior at two recent mass events in Europe.
Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect kids under 5
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins announces ALS diagnosis
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
Beverly Hills mayor tests positive for COVID-19
The Beverly Hills City Council will hold its meetings Tuesday on a virtual basis after two of its members tested positive for the coronavirus, including Mayor Lili Bosse.
The Beverly Hills City Council will hold its meetings Tuesday on a virtual basis after two of its members tested positive for the coronavirus, including Mayor Lili Bosse.
LA County COVID hospitalizations reach highest number since March
The number of COVID-positive patients hospitalized in Los Angeles County has reached its highest number since March, according to the latest state data.
The number of COVID-positive patients hospitalized in Los Angeles County has reached its highest number since March, according to the latest state data.
Biden on Monkeypox: Outbreak should concern 'everybody,' as health experts are baffled
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
3 Air Force cadets who refused COVID-19 vaccine won't be commissioned
A fourth cadet who had refused the vaccine until about a week ago decided to be vaccinated and will graduate and become an Air Force officer.
A fourth cadet who had refused the vaccine until about a week ago decided to be vaccinated and will graduate and become an Air Force officer.
Baby formula flights to relieve shortage to arrive this weekend
The White House said Friday that the U.S. Air Force planes will depart a base in Germany carrying 132 pallets of Nestlé formula.
The White House said Friday that the U.S. Air Force planes will depart a base in Germany carrying 132 pallets of Nestlé formula.
US sees risk of 'dire' COVID supply, rationing without more funding
Nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response has been spent.
Nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response has been spent.
COVID, flu cases rise across U.S.
COVID-19 and flu cases once again rise as the new virus hits the United States.
COVID-19 and flu cases once again rise as the new virus hits the United States.
Officials hoping more take vaccine, booster shots amid surging cases
Officials are urging the entire family to get vaccinated now that the CDC is recommending Pfizer boosters for kids as young as 5.
Officials are urging the entire family to get vaccinated now that the CDC is recommending Pfizer boosters for kids as young as 5.