First human case of bird flu detected in LA County
The victim, an adult who was exposed at a worksite to livestock infected with H5 bird flu, has been treated with antivirals and is recovering at home, according to the county Department of Public Health.
The victim, an adult who was exposed at a worksite to livestock infected with H5 bird flu, has been treated with antivirals and is recovering at home, according to the county Department of Public Health.
1st human bird flu case confirmed in LA County
The first human-case of the bird flu has been reported in Los Angeles County. The person who caught it is believed to be recovering with mild symptoms.
The first human-case of the bird flu has been reported in Los Angeles County. The person who caught it is believed to be recovering with mild symptoms.
2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
Dozens sickened after eating raw oysters during LA event celebrating city's best restaurants
80 people got sick from eating raw oysters during an event celebrating the best restaurants in town.
80 people got sick from eating raw oysters during an event celebrating the best restaurants in town.
UC Davis bird flu expert urges owners of backyard chickens to take precautions
With the spread of bird flu prompting an emergency declaration from Gov. Gavin Newsom this week, a veterinarian and epidemiologist at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, said people who handle backyard chickens could be at increased risk of contracting the virus.
With the spread of bird flu prompting an emergency declaration from Gov. Gavin Newsom this week, a veterinarian and epidemiologist at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, said people who handle backyard chickens could be at increased risk of contracting the virus.
Newsom declares State of Emergency over bird flu virus
This proclamation comes less than a month after the bird flu virus was detected in samples of raw milk sold in California.
This proclamation comes less than a month after the bird flu virus was detected in samples of raw milk sold in California.
LA County cancels $2B in resident medical debt
Los Angeles County will cancel about $2 billion in medical debt for its residents.
Los Angeles County will cancel about $2 billion in medical debt for its residents.
RFK Jr.'s vaccine stance worrying Democrats
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Department of Health and Human Services, is drawing concerns from Democrats over his vaccine stance.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Department of Health and Human Services, is drawing concerns from Democrats over his vaccine stance.
Cats test positive for bird flu
Two cats tested positive for bird flu after drinking recalled raw milk.
Two cats tested positive for bird flu after drinking recalled raw milk.
Two cats test positive for bird flu after consuming recalled raw milk linked to CA farm
The Los Angeles County Health Department is warning the public after two cats tested positive for H5 bird flu after consuming recalled raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC.
The Los Angeles County Health Department is warning the public after two cats tested positive for H5 bird flu after consuming recalled raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC.
Instead of Pap smear at gyno, women may self-test for cervical cancer
Women at age 30 can start collecting their own vaginal sample for cervical cancer screening at a physician's office and forego Pap smears, a national health advisory panel said on Tuesday.
Women at age 30 can start collecting their own vaginal sample for cervical cancer screening at a physician's office and forego Pap smears, a national health advisory panel said on Tuesday.
‘Golden Bachelor’ Gerry Turner says incurable cancer diagnosis led to Theresa Nist divorce
"The Golden Bachelor" star Gerry Turner's health decline earlier this year greatly impacted his decision to get divorced, he revealed.
"The Golden Bachelor" star Gerry Turner's health decline earlier this year greatly impacted his decision to get divorced, he revealed.
Jamie Foxx reveals what caused mysterious health scare in Netflix special
Jamie Foxx has never shared exactly what happened to land him in the hospital for three weeks last year. He finally did so on his new Netflix special.
Jamie Foxx has never shared exactly what happened to land him in the hospital for three weeks last year. He finally did so on his new Netflix special.
New California laws going into effect in 2025
New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.
New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.
Sprouts gyro meal kits recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
The recalled products were sold at Sprouts stores in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
The recalled products were sold at Sprouts stores in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies at 34
Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.
Dominique Brown, Disney influencer and co-founder of "Black Girl Disney," died after suffering an apparent allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles last week.
Most Americans believe health care coverage for everyone is government's responsibility, poll finds
A recent poll shows that while most of the nation thinks health care coverage should be available for everyone, others are split on their views of the Affordable Care Act.
A recent poll shows that while most of the nation thinks health care coverage should be available for everyone, others are split on their views of the Affordable Care Act.
Debate over sell-by and expiration dates boils down to one answer, experts say
Should sell-by dates serve as expiration dates? Experts provide food for thought.
Should sell-by dates serve as expiration dates? Experts provide food for thought.
Possible bird flu reported in child in Marin County
Marin County Public Health is reporting a possible case of H5N1, also known as the bird flu, in a child.
Marin County Public Health is reporting a possible case of H5N1, also known as the bird flu, in a child.
High-fructose corn syrup could speed up tumor growth, study suggests
Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.
Researchers found that animal subjects that consumed large amounts of food with high-fructose corn syrup were susceptible to accelerated tumor growth in certain types of cancer.