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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”