Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June

The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Study warns infertility due to climate change poses 'major threat' to many species

A new study warns that warmer temperatures could cause male infertility across many different species due to climate change, posing a previously unforeseen “major threat” to our biodiversity.

Virtual reality goggles for medical healing

Instead of medication for pain or anxiety, could a better remedy be found by using a tool usually thought of as recreational?

Getty Center reopens following extended COVID-19 closure

The sprawling Getty Center museum campus in Brentwood reopened at limited capacity on Tuesday, one month after its sister Getty Villa complex in Pacific Palisades.

US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says

The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Pfizer begins testing COVID-19 booster shot with pneumococcal vaccine in older adults

Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12

Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects older kids after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds. The company plans to submit its teen data to the FDA in early June.

US warns Americans not to travel to Japan weeks before Tokyo Olympics

The U.S. State Department and CDC issued travel warnings this week urging Americans to avoid visiting Japan amid a surge in serious COVID-19 cases. In response, Japan said the travel warnings won’t have an impact on Olympians.

Community members go door-to-door to encourage South LA residents to get vaccine

They walk up and down the streets of South Los Angeles, knocking on the door of every apartment and house – asking people if they had their coronavirus vaccine.

LAUSD to fully reopen in-person for fall semester; with option to continue remote learning

LAUSD plans to fully reopen for in-person classes five days a week for the fall semester while providing families the option to continue with online learning if they choose to do so.

Any amount of alcohol consumption can harm brain, according to UK study

Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.

Poll: Over 1 billion people worldwide unwilling to get COVID-19 vaccine, global herd immunity at risk

A Gallup poll estimated that 1.3 billion people around the globe wer unwilling to get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 leaving some health officials to believe the global herd immunity isn’t possible in the near future.

Fauci 'not convinced' COVID-19 developed naturally

Dr. Anthony Fauci says he is "not convinced" COVID-19 developed naturally, and called for an open investigation into the virus' origins.

Los Angeles County sees more UK variant of COVID-19

The most common COVID-19 variant of concern circulating in Los Angeles County is now the U.K. variant.