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.
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.
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.
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!"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Due to high bacteria levels, LA County says to avoid these beaches
The county warned residents to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters at 18 area beaches.
The county warned residents to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters at 18 area beaches.
Dirty beach water prompts health warnings
LA County health officials are warning the public to avoid swimming in the dirty waters of some of the local beaches.
LA County health officials are warning the public to avoid swimming in the dirty waters of some of the local beaches.
Who do you call for help? LA County starts PSA campaign on emergency service phone numbers
There's more than just 911 available in LA County.
There's more than just 911 available in LA County.
'Do not drink' water warning issued for part of Santa Paula
Some residents in Santa Paula are strongly urged not to drink tap water due to a “break-in” at the city's main reservoir, according to officials .
Some residents in Santa Paula are strongly urged not to drink tap water due to a “break-in” at the city's main reservoir, according to officials .
Rare case of sexually-transmitted 'ringworm' found in California
A rare "ringworm" form of a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) was reported in California.
A rare "ringworm" form of a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) was reported in California.
Body Roundness Index may be better health indicator than BMI, study says
The Body Roundness Index, or BRI, calculates body fat levels using height and waist circumference instead of height and weight.
The Body Roundness Index, or BRI, calculates body fat levels using height and waist circumference instead of height and weight.
Castor oil for weight loss? Experts weigh in on benefits, risks
'The first thing that comes to mind is diarrhea,' said one obesity doctor about certain uses of castor oil.
'The first thing that comes to mind is diarrhea,' said one obesity doctor about certain uses of castor oil.
Warning issued at 8 LA County beaches: Here's why
The public is advised to stay away from 8 beaches in Los Angeles County due to high levels of bacteria present in ocean waters.
The public is advised to stay away from 8 beaches in Los Angeles County due to high levels of bacteria present in ocean waters.
Study suggests this free activity can reduce lower back pain
A new Australian study found that a simple walking and education program can significantly reduce the recurrence of lower back pain.
A new Australian study found that a simple walking and education program can significantly reduce the recurrence of lower back pain.
Suspended LAFD firefighters called back to work after vax mandate ends could still be fired
Several LAFD firefighters put on paid leave for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine have been called back to the field, now that the vaccine mandate has ended. But they could still be fired.
Several LAFD firefighters put on paid leave for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine have been called back to the field, now that the vaccine mandate has ended. But they could still be fired.
Fake Wegovy and Ozempic warnings: What to know
WHO and Eli Lilly has warned consumers to be cautious of counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic being sold online.
WHO and Eli Lilly has warned consumers to be cautious of counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic being sold online.
California firefighters celebrate one of their own becoming cancer-free
Around 50 uniformed firefighters across Southern California surprised Corona Fire Battalion Chief Brandon Willson before he had his final chemotherapy treatment.
Around 50 uniformed firefighters across Southern California surprised Corona Fire Battalion Chief Brandon Willson before he had his final chemotherapy treatment.