COVID-19 vaccines: will we need more boosters or a new shot?
COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.
US hospitals facing staffing shortages seek foreign nurses for help amid pandemic
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
Army begins discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The Army, the U.S. military’s largest service, said it will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
More US adults taking melatonin for sleep, despite lack of long-term safety data, study says
More Americans taking melatonin supplements to fall asleep, a new study says. While melatonin is generally regarded as safe, data on long-term use and high-dose use is lacking.
COVID safety and mask compliance at SoFi Stadium
FOX 11's Phil Shuman asked Dr. Barbara Ferrer on how SoFi Stadium workers could possibly enforce the mask mandate at the 70,000-seat stadium.
Super Bowl LVI to draw 'way north' of 100,000 people to Los Angeles, organizer says
Organizers expect Super Bowl LVI to draw "way north" of 100,000 to Los Angeles.
Orange County's COVID hospitalizations, infections continue to improve
Orange County's COVID-19 hospitalizations and case rates continued dropping, but reports of fatalities mounted, with January's death toll approaching the worst of the Delta variant-fueled summer surge, according to data released Wednesday.
COVID tests: Where to pick up free test kits in LA County
A total of 500 free test kits are available at each site daily.
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
California's 1st surgeon general leaving job; no explanation given
It's not known at this time why she Dr. Nadine Burke decided to resign as California's first surgeon general or when another surgeon general will be appointed.
Calls grow to end LA County's mask mandate after Newsom, Garcetti pictured maskless at SoFi
While the state of California says you don't have to wear masks outdoors, Los Angeles County still requires masks at outdoor events with more than 500 people. That rule is under fire after Gov. Newsom and LA Mayor Garcetti were pictured maskless at Sunday's Rams game.
100,000 dogs and cats facing euthanasia as people return adopted pets to animal shelters
As folks return to work after spending months working from home, more pets are being sent to animal shelters.
Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
Children 6 months to 5 years old are one step closer to receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the company officially submitted the two-dose regimen to the FDA for emergency approval.
Black History Month honors medical pioneers for 2022 theme
Charles Drew, Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Daniel Hale Williams are just a few of the practitioners who revolutionized modern medicine.
AP source: Pfizer expected to seek FDA authorization of COVID vaccine for kids under 5
U.S. regulators are urging drugmaker Pfizer to apply for emergency authorization for a two-dose regimen of its COVID-19 vaccine for kids 6 months to 5 years old, according to an AP source.
Cheslie Kryst's death sparks conversation about mental health
Former Miss USA and Extra correspondent Cheslie Kryst's death has sparked a conversation nationwide regarding mental health.
Free COVID-19 tests: At-home kits expected to arrive this week
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
Super Bowl LVI: Crews setting up NFL fan experience at Los Angeles Convention Center
Setup is underway for NFL's Super Bowl Experience at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Omicron variant raises concerns about long-term COVID-19
Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.