Freddie Freeman's son, 3, suffers rare disease
Freddie Freeman's 3-year-old son has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barr� syndrome, a rare neurological disorder.
California music festival attendees hospitalized with dangerous fungal infection rapidly spreading across US
Three people have been hospitalized to date, but the state's top health officials said additional cases linked to attendance at the festival are possible.
University of California President Michael Drake stepping down
UC President Michael Drake is stepping down after the 2024-2025 school year.
Millennials, Gen Xers face higher risk of 17 cancers than previous generations, study says
A large study by researchers at the American Cancer Society found that Gen Xers and Millennials face a higher risk of developing certain types of cancers.
Tourist tests positive for measles after flying through LAX, visiting Orange County
Health officials said the tourist was at LAX on July 26 and arrived on Norse Atlantic Airways flight Z0711.
What is 'Teflon flu'? Illnesses linked to nonstick pans on the rise
Polymer fume fever, or “Teflon flu,” is a flu-like illness caused by inhaling the byproducts of nonstick pans.
12 LA County beaches draw health warnings due to concerning bacteria levels
Twelve Los Angeles County beaches have drawn health warnings due to concerning bacteria levels.
Measles cases surge to triple last year's — with 5 months to go
Approximately 85% of cases this year have been individuals without a Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination.
Jennifer Aniston slams JD Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment
Jennifer Aniston is calling out JD Vance for his views regarding women’s bodies and rights.
FDA pushes back deadline again to ban formaldehyde in hair products
Chemical hair straighteners or "relaxers" are applied to hair to make it less frizzy or straighter. But most of these products release formaldehyde gas into the air when heated.
Shannen Doherty's final journey with cancer
Months before her death from breast cancer, Shannen Doherty hosted a podcast called ?Let?s Be Clear" to discuss her battle with breast cancer.
Dr. Ruth, pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Dr. Ruth became a pop icon, media star and best-selling author through her frank talk about once-taboo topics. Here is a look back at her career.
Lupus breakthrough: Researchers may have found cause of autoimmune disease
Researchers claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.
Violet Affleck says she contracted 'post-viral condition,' demands 'mask mandates'
The 18-year-old daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner spoke before the LA County Board of Supervisors about the risks of long COVID and her experience after contracting a "post-viral condition" in 2019.
Tampons can contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic, study finds
Researchers found various concentrations of 16 types of metals, including toxic metals lead and arsenic, across all tampons they tested in a new study. Here's what else they found.
Great-grandmother wins $5M lottery prize after completing radiation treatments for breast cancer
The 75-year-old said, "If I didn’t leave the airport, I would have never bought that ticket!"
Elon Musk’s mother Maye says flexitarian diet keeps her fit at 76
Maye Musk was photographed for the 2024 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
Human plague case confirmed in Colorado, health officials warn
A human case of the plague has been confirmed in Pueblo County, Colorado, about 100 miles south of Denver, with health officials urging precautions for both people and pets.
FDA approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug that can modestly slow disease
Eli Lilly's Kisunla is the second treatment available in the U.S. that has been shown in trials to modestly slow a decline in memory.
Daily multivitamins might not help you live longer, study finds: 'No differences in mortality'
A study found those who took daily multivitamins did not have a lower risk of death from any cause than people who took no multivitamins.