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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.
Barger calls for an end to LA County's mandatory masking in schools, other indoor settings
A Los Angeles County Supervisor is urging officials to re-evaluate the county's COVID-19 mask policy, noting that they “don’t make a difference when they’re not consistently followed or enforced.”
A Los Angeles County Supervisor is urging officials to re-evaluate the county's COVID-19 mask policy, noting that they “don’t make a difference when they’re not consistently followed or enforced.”
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Newsom, Garcetti, facing criticism for maskless photos during Rams NFC Championship game
Magic Johnson posted photos on Twitter Sunday with California politicians at the Rams NFC Championship game. The photos show Gov. Gavin Newsom, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, and San Francisco Mayor London Breed all without masks.
Magic Johnson posted photos on Twitter Sunday with California politicians at the Rams NFC Championship game. The photos show Gov. Gavin Newsom, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, and San Francisco Mayor London Breed all without masks.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
North Carolina man would rather 'die free' than get COVID vaccine needed for life-saving transplant
A man in need of a life-saving kidney transplant says his hospital refuses to do the surgery because he is unvaccinated against COVID-19. But Chad Carswell says he is willing to "die free" rather than comply with their mandate.
A man in need of a life-saving kidney transplant says his hospital refuses to do the surgery because he is unvaccinated against COVID-19. But Chad Carswell says he is willing to "die free" rather than comply with their mandate.
Black History Month 2022 to celebrate 'Black Health and Wellness'
Black History Month 2022 starts on Feb. 1, and this year’s theme aims to focus on the importance of “Black Health and Wellness.”
Black History Month 2022 starts on Feb. 1, and this year’s theme aims to focus on the importance of “Black Health and Wellness.”
Joe Rogan pledges to ‘try harder’ amid Spotify protests over COVID-19 misinformation
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
UCLA returns to classrooms, some students demand hybrid option
UCLA and UC Irvine return to the classrooms Monday after weeks of remote learning. But some UCLA students are demanding more virtual options.
UCLA and UC Irvine return to the classrooms Monday after weeks of remote learning. But some UCLA students are demanding more virtual options.
Super Bowl LVI: $10,000 is average ticket price for big game at SoFi Stadium, expert says
Looking for Super Bowl LVI tickets at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood? You may need to spend an arm and a leg to get a hold of even one ticket.
Looking for Super Bowl LVI tickets at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood? You may need to spend an arm and a leg to get a hold of even one ticket.
Robot performs 1st abdominal surgery without human help
Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.
Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.
USPS worker helps save woman’s life after seeing mail pileup
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
LA County's coronavirus hospitalizations back below 4,000
The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has dropped below 4,000, according the latest state figures released Saturday -- continuing a downward trend since the total exceeded 4,800 a week ago.
The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has dropped below 4,000, according the latest state figures released Saturday -- continuing a downward trend since the total exceeded 4,800 a week ago.
Law enforcement personnel leaving, losing jobs due to vaccine mandate
Law enforcement personnel are leaving Los Angeles departments like LAPD and the LA County Sheriff’s Office due to COVID vaccine mandates.
Law enforcement personnel are leaving Los Angeles departments like LAPD and the LA County Sheriff’s Office due to COVID vaccine mandates.
First wild case of bird flu detected in US in 5 years
Scientists say a duck killed by a hunter in South Carolina had a contagious and dangerous bird flu not seen in the wild in the U.S. in five years.
Scientists say a duck killed by a hunter in South Carolina had a contagious and dangerous bird flu not seen in the wild in the U.S. in five years.