BA.2 subvariant of COVID-19 increasing in LA County

Experts have suggested that BA.2 is at least 30% more contagious than the Omicron variant, which was already substantially more easily spread than the original COVID-19 virus.

Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say

Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session. 

Ohio law allowing cameras in nursing home rooms to prevent abuse goes into effect

A son’s decade-long advocacy for a law to allow cameras in Ohio nursing home rooms has finally come to fruition after his own elderly mother suffered abuse and neglect.

Airline CEOs ask Biden to end federal mask mandate: 'Makes no sense'

"It makes no sense that people are still required to wear masks on airplanes, yet are allowed to congregate in crowded restaurants, schools and at sporting events without masks," the letter says.

Medical marijuana does not help with anxiety, depression, doubles risk of addiction, study says

A recent study found that medical marijuana failed to quell symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead doubled down on risks for developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorders.

Tips on how to survive allergy season
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Dr. Salima Thobani, an allergist and immunologist with Kaiser Permanente, gives us tips on how to survive allergy season.

California governor signs law that makes abortions cheaper

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Tuesday to make abortions cheaper for people on private insurance plans, the first of more than a dozen bills the state’s Democratic leaders plan to pass this year to prepare for a potential U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19
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Former First Lady and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton revealed on social media that she has tested positive for coronavirus,

LA City Council to consider lifting COVID vaccine mandate Wednesday

Los Angeles City Council will soon consider an ordinance that would lift its mandate requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor establishments and large outdoor events as early as Wednesday.

Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer recalled because of possible bacteria contamination

some bottles of Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer could contain Pluralibacter gergoviae. That bacterium usually does not make healthy people sick. However, someone with a weakened immune system could get sick. Symptoms include respiratory problems, weakness, fever, nausea and vomiting.