Children's Hospital LA lifts ban on gender-affirming care for patients under 19

Earlier this month, Children's Hospital Los Angeles announced it would be pausing gender-affirming care for minors in response to an executive order from President Donald Trump opposing the use of hormones, surgeries, and other gender-affirming medical care for children.

When is the happiest time of day?

A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.

New coronavirus discovered in Chinese bats: What we know

This new virus reportedly can bind to humans in a comparable manner to the virus that causes COVID-19.

Flu season is peaking in these 13 states, data shows

With flu cases spiking in the U.S., the CDC released new stats for flu activity nationwide. Here are the states with the highest activity.

What is DVT, the condition that sidelined Victor Wembanyama?

San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama’s season is likely over after he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder.

Celebrating Black Heritage: Surgeon making clients look '15-20 years younger'

Fewer than 4% of plastic surgeons in the U.S. are Black. Dr. Carl Truesdale helps his many patients look "15-20 years younger" with facial surgery.

USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them

The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.

Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here's why

The most common form of lung cancer is primarily found in non-smokers, a new study reveals. Doctors react to the surprising driver of the disease and other risk factors.

Local seniors concerned about potential Medicaid cuts

Approximately 72 million Americans are enrolled in Medicaid. Many local seniors enrolled in the program fear what will happen if they lose coverage.

This breakfast food might prevent colon cancer

A recent study shows that people who ate this tasty food at least twice a week had a lower rate of colon cancer compared to those who ate it less frequently.

Brake dust is harder on your lungs than diesel exhaust, study suggests

In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.

Kim Sae-ron cause of death released

A popular South Korean actress who had most recently acted in a Netflix series was found dead over the weekend in Seoul.

New agriculture secretary working on plan to control bird flu, egg prices

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the plan being worked on is to "have better ways with biosecurity and medication and so on, to make sure that the perimeter doesn't have to kill the chickens."