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.
Riverside Co. firefighter becomes cancer survivor
A heartwarming moment unfolded in Irvine on Thursday morning as a Riverside County firefighter became cancer-free.
A heartwarming moment unfolded in Irvine on Thursday morning as a Riverside County firefighter became cancer-free.
Corona firefighter celebrates becoming cancer-free
Several agencies across Southern California came together to celebrate Corona Fire Batallion Chief, Brandon Willson, who is officially cancer free!
Several agencies across Southern California came together to celebrate Corona Fire Batallion Chief, Brandon Willson, who is officially cancer free!
Honeybees can detect lung cancer, researchers say
Researchers at Michigan State University have learned that honeybees can detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath.
Researchers at Michigan State University have learned that honeybees can detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath.
LA County reporting an increase of Monkeypox cases
Symptoms include rash or sores that look like pimples or blisters on the face and body as well as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches or swelling of lymph nodes.
Symptoms include rash or sores that look like pimples or blisters on the face and body as well as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches or swelling of lymph nodes.
10 new monkeypox cases reported in LA County
Nearly a dozen new Mpox cases were reported in Los Angeles County.
Nearly a dozen new Mpox cases were reported in Los Angeles County.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
New study suggests certain colors you wear could attract mosquitoes to bite
Researchers are looking more closely at mosquito sensory systems, especially their sense of smell, to understand how mosquitoes find food.
Researchers are looking more closely at mosquito sensory systems, especially their sense of smell, to understand how mosquitoes find food.
American Heart Association makes startling heart disease prediction: ‘Near-perfect storm’
Heart disease has been the world’s No. 1 killer for over a century, and experts predict that it will become even more prevalent in the coming decades.
Heart disease has been the world’s No. 1 killer for over a century, and experts predict that it will become even more prevalent in the coming decades.
FDA warns some oysters, clams could be contaminated with paralytic shellfish toxins
The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.
The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.
Nighttime showers can reduce allergy symptoms
Taking a shower at night can help reduce your allergy symptoms, one expert says.
Taking a shower at night can help reduce your allergy symptoms, one expert says.
Pasadena reports uptick in typhus infections
According to the Pasadena Department of Public Health, around one to five cases of typhus infections are reported in the city each year. So far in 2024, 8 cases have been reported already.
According to the Pasadena Department of Public Health, around one to five cases of typhus infections are reported in the city each year. So far in 2024, 8 cases have been reported already.
Unvaccinated firefighter fired due to LA City vax mandate hoping to get jobs back
Former LA City employees who were fired for not adhering to the vaccine mandate are hoping to get their jobs back.
Former LA City employees who were fired for not adhering to the vaccine mandate are hoping to get their jobs back.