Millions drop Affordable Care Act plans, new data shows: See states where enrollments dropped most

New federal data shows changes in each state’s insured population led to around 2.6 million fewer Americans having Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year. 

Lineage COO meets with Boyle Heights residents after warehouse fire, faces calls for accountability

Lineage's chief operating officer met with Boyle Heights community leaders and local officials nearly three weeks after the warehouse fire, calling the meeting a first step toward improving communication and addressing community concerns.

Meeting with executive over Boyle Heights fire
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Lineage's chief operating officer met with Boyle Heights community leaders and local officials nearly three weeks after the warehouse fire, calling the meeting a first step toward improving communication and addressing community concerns. Community leaders criticized the meeting as unproductive, saying residents demanded accountability, answers and a follow-up meeting that Lineage did not commit to.

American Red Cross holding blood drive
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High school students are helping the American Red Cross host a blood drive at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church on North Roxbury Drive in Beverly Hills. Those who donate blood between July 13 and 31 are eligible for a Fandango movie reward. DETAILS: https://www.redcrossblood.org/local-homepage/events/fandango-movie-ticket.html

Fireworks are bad for your lungs: How to protect yourself

The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.

Medicare patients could save $1.1 billion under new Trump rule

The Trump administration says a new rule could slash prescription drug costs for Medicare patients by $1.1 billion. Here's what could change.

Koreatown boil water notice lifted after water quality tests come back clean

The LADWP has canceled the local boil water advisory in Koreatown after follow-up testing confirmed the water supply is safe and clear of bacteria.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.

11-year-old boy dies of rabies after bat landed on his face

A recently published case report is warning the public about the dangers of direct contact with bats after an 11-year-old boy died from rabies.

Medicare rolls out $50 GLP-1 drug program: What to know

GLP-1 weight loss drugs will be a lot cheaper for many older Americans with the rollout of Medicare’s $50-a-month GLP-1 program.  

CDC investigates parasite outbreak linked to 'explosive' diarrhea across 17 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis after 145 people in 17 states became sick from the parasitic illness.