America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day

The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.

COVID-19 cases slowly climbing in LA County

Los Angeles County reported 644 new cases of COVID-19 and seven additional deaths on Saturday, as the county's rate of infections continued to grow alarmingly over the last several days.

More fatty fish and fewer vegetable oils can reduce migraines, study finds

A study from the National Institutes of Health found diets that are high in fatty fish and low in vegetable oils can reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.

Las Vegas is bouncing back, but the virus is on the rise too

Fifteen months after the pandemic transformed Las Vegas from flamboyant spectacle to ghost town, Sin City is back.

Does new Alzheimer's drug work? It may take 9 years to find out

When a controversial Alzheimer’s drug won U.S. approval, surprise over the decision quickly turned to shock at how long it might take to find out if it really works — nine years.

WHO warns of ‘very dangerous period’ fueled by delta variant

The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.

CDC warns parents to keep sick kids from contaminating pools

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning parents to not let their sick kids swim this summer to avoid spreading diseases such as crypto or norovirus.

Nearly 2K infected with COVID-19 joined crowds watching soccer, Scotland says

A recent report by Scottish health officials found that nearly 2,000 Scots who attended the ongoing Euro 2020 soccer tournament in stadiums across the U.K. were infectious with COVID-19.

June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains

U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.

Travel volume and gas prices soar for Fourth of July weekend

Experts predict travel volume for the July 4th holiday weekend will be closer to pre-pandemic levels as California's latest gas tax hike goes into effect.

Delta variant: J&J vaccine provides ‘strong’ protection, preliminary study says

Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.

California virus cases rising as delta variant spreads

California broadly reopened its economy barely two weeks ago and since then an especially contagious coronavirus variant has spread among the unvaccinated

US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low

U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.

Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients

Walmart unveiled a low-cost version of analog insulin that it will sell in an effort to help Americans who struggle to pay for the diabetes drug.

LA County Public Health strongly recommends masking indoors amid Delta variant concerns

Health officials in Los Angeles County are now strongly recommending everyone – regardless of their vaccination status – to wear masks indoors in public places in the wake of the recent Delta variant spread.