LA County reports first flu death of the season
Health officials urge everyone over 6 months old to get the flu vaccine and practice prevention, as activity is expected to rise.
Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA
Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.
City of Hope opening cancer hospital in Irvine
The City of Hope is opening a hospital specializing in cancer treatment in Irvine.
'Grey's Anatomy' star James Pickens Jr. reveals cancer diagnosis
James Pickens Jr. revealed his fight against prostate cancer after his "Grey's Anatomy" character faced a cancer diagnosis in the mid-season finale.
Killer condition lands in top 10 leading causes of death as global cases surge
Chronic kidney disease cases rose to 788 million people in 2023, affecting 14% of world's adult population.
Mark Wahlberg shares health update after daughter Grace’s ‘very, very scary’ horse-riding accident
The actor shared an emotional update on his 15-year-old daughter's recovery from an equestrian injury that left her hospitalized.
With government shutdown over, what’s next for SNAP benefits and ACA subsidies?
The government shutdown's end has not resolved concerns over SNAP benefits and ACA tax credits, affecting food and health care costs.
Sen. John Fetterman suffers fall after ventricular fibrillation flare-up: spokesperson
Senator John Fetterman is recovering after staffers say he fell and hit his face due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up.
Benefits of hormone replacement therapy
Dr. Prudence Hall shares advice on hormone replacement therapy.
LA caps rent increases for controlled homes to 4%
The City of Los Angeles has capped the rent increases for homes with rent control to 4 percent.
Baby formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak is expanding: What to know
A baby formula has been recalled amid a growing outbreak of infant botulism which has now sickened at least 15 infants in 12 states. Here’s what to know.
Alex Singleton cancer diagnosis revealed after random drug test
The NFL player hopes sharing his diagnosis will encourage others to pay attention to their bodies and to get regular screenings.
Baby formula recalled over possible infant botulism outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration said that botulism illnesses have been reported in multiple states.
Trump announces price cuts on Wegovy, Zepbound
President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce prices for their obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy. Here’s what we know.
Melatonin linked with higher heart failure rate in preliminary study
Long-term melatonin use was associated with a higher risk of heart failure, according to a preliminary study announced this week by the American Heart Association.
How do brains age?
FOX 11 was joined by MIT biology professor Dr. Leonard Guarente as anti-aging product are all the rage at labs and health clinics.
Recalled pasta meals linked to 6 deaths, 25 hospitalized in listeria outbreak, CDC says
The CDC reported deaths and illnesses in an ongoing listeria outbreak related to ready-to-eat pasta products sold at some grocery stores. Here's what we know.
FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today
The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.
Recall: Super greens powder supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak
Health officials said at least 11 people have been sickened with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online.