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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas DA to drop murder charges against woman after self-induced abortion
According to the DA, a review of applicable Texas law showed that Lizelle Herrera “cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her.”
According to the DA, a review of applicable Texas law showed that Lizelle Herrera “cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her.”
California's first genetically modified mosquitoes may soon be released
How would you feel about a few genetically engineered mosquitoes flying into your neighborhood?
How would you feel about a few genetically engineered mosquitoes flying into your neighborhood?
‘Scientific reasons’ may explain why women are colder than men, doctor reveals on TikTok
TikTok’s “resident surgeon” explained in a video why some women may actually, in fact, be colder than men.
TikTok’s “resident surgeon” explained in a video why some women may actually, in fact, be colder than men.
'Restaurants for Recovery' offering specials to raise money for scholarships, mental health education
A local nonprofit is teaming up with local restaurants to raise money for treatment scholarships and mental health education.
A local nonprofit is teaming up with local restaurants to raise money for treatment scholarships and mental health education.
Father breaks record running half marathon pushing quintuplets
Chad Kempel, a father of seven, crossed the finish line in two hours and 19 minutes. And he did it all while pushing his five 4-year-olds.
Chad Kempel, a father of seven, crossed the finish line in two hours and 19 minutes. And he did it all while pushing his five 4-year-olds.
The difference between COVID-19 symptoms and seasonal allergies
A chart from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are several overlapping symptoms between the two, but the more severe symptoms are more associated with COVID-19.
A chart from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are several overlapping symptoms between the two, but the more severe symptoms are more associated with COVID-19.
'The Color Orange': Young LA author puts spotlight on autism in new book
April is National Autism Awareness Month and a young author is hoping to spread awareness through a new book.
April is National Autism Awareness Month and a young author is hoping to spread awareness through a new book.