The flu, COVID-19, RSV: Why everyone is getting sick
It’s the season of the sniffles. Experts explain what is contributing to a higher number of respiratory illnesses.
Chiquita Canyon: Landfill operators asked to provide relocation assistance
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is asking the operators of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill to provide relocation assistance services for those who live near the landfill and have been affected by the odors coming from the landfill.
Long Beach, San Pedro sewage spills caused by recent storms, LA sanitation says
Sanitation officials blamed the intense rain from this week's storms for overloading the regional wastewater system, leading to numerous sewage spills that led to the closure of beaches in San Pedro and Long Beach.
Erectile dysfunction drugs may protect against Alzheimer's, study suggests
Researchers conducted a study with over 260,000 men to determine if there is a connection between the male enhancement drug lowering their risk of developing the disease.
Talking Angels blankets for cancer patients
From Medical Group administration at Kaiser Permanente to a full-time angel bringing warmth to cancer patients in Southern California, Chandra Heyman, helps us live connected and with purpose.
Medicare negotiating with drugmakers on prices for expensive medications
The price negotiations are for 10 prescription drugs, including Eliquis, a blood thinner medication, and diabetes treatment Jardiance.
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
California could legalize psychedelic therapy after rejecting ‘magic mushroom’ decriminalization
A pair of California lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday to allow people 21 and older to consume psychedelic mushrooms under professional supervision as part of an agenda to tackle the state’s mental health and substance use crises.
Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says
A federal appeals court has shot down claims that there's a First Amendment right not to wear face masks during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Flu cases surge across US, CDC reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest weekly report, indicating a 16.2% increase in flu cases across the United States.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to cotija and queso fresco from California business
The strain of listeria linked to the outbreak was found in a cheese sample from Rizo-Lopez Foods. Federal officials confirmed that queso fresco and cotija made by the company were making people sick.
Blood donations hit 20-year low; Red Cross offering $20 gift cards to donors
The number of blood donors in the U.S. has reached a new low, and the Red Cross is offering $20 gift cards to those who roll up their sleeves.
Toby Keith's death: Here's what to know about stomach cancer
Toby Keith’s death has renewed the spotlight on stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer in the world.
Four out of five autoimmune disease patients are women. New study reveals why
Up to 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease – a condition in which your immune system attacks healthy cells – and as many as 80% of those people are women.
Neptune's Fix, tianeptine product, recalled over life-threatening overdose risks
Tianeptine is an antidepressant used in some parts of Europe, Asia and South America but not approved in the U.S. It's often referred to as "gas station heroin."
Mask mandate dropped in these LA County settings
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health rescinded the mask mandate for all healthcare facilities in the county.
Person infected with measles traveled through LAX and this Northridge restaurant
People who were at these two locations may be at risk of developing measles.
LACo.: Person with measles ate at Chick-Fil-A
A person infected with measles reportedly hopped out of LAX and ate at a Chick-Fil-A in Northridge.
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
High-caffeine drinks linked to ADHD, anxiety, depression and other impacts in kids and teens.
Syphilis reaches 1950s levels in US, while other STD rates show mixed trends
The U.S. syphilis epidemic isn't abating, with the rate of infectious cases rising 9% in 2022, according to a new federal government report on sexually transmitted diseases in adults.