LA ends controversial vaccine mandate for city employees
Nearly three years after a vaccine requirement was implemented for its employees, the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday voted to rescind the mandate.
Nearly three years after a vaccine requirement was implemented for its employees, the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday voted to rescind the mandate.
Gay men can now donate blood to patients in need
As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, check out a local hospital that was instrumental in getting the ban on gay men donating blood overturned.
As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, check out a local hospital that was instrumental in getting the ban on gay men donating blood overturned.
LA City Council to vote on ending vaccine mandate
Council members will consider a proposed ordinance that would terminate its COVID-19 vaccination policy for all current and future city workers retroactive to June 2, as recommended by the city's Executive Employee Relations Committee.
Council members will consider a proposed ordinance that would terminate its COVID-19 vaccination policy for all current and future city workers retroactive to June 2, as recommended by the city's Executive Employee Relations Committee.
1st case of sexually-transmitted form of ringworm reported in US
The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.
The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.
Boxer Ryan Garcia posts series of cryptic tweets following arrest
In a series of tweets, Ryan Garcia asked his fans for prayers and compared himself to Britney Spears and Donald Trump.
In a series of tweets, Ryan Garcia asked his fans for prayers and compared himself to Britney Spears and Donald Trump.
Xylitol sugar alternative linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke: study
Humans produce xylitol in their bodies at very low levels, but high levels of the compound can cause “big problems,” a new study concludes.
Humans produce xylitol in their bodies at very low levels, but high levels of the compound can cause “big problems,” a new study concludes.
Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
Healthcare workers hit the picket lines
Healthcare workers from the National Union of Healthcare workers authorized pickets outside of Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Wednesday.
Healthcare workers from the National Union of Healthcare workers authorized pickets outside of Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Wednesday.
Fauci grilled by House GOP over COVID-19 response, origins
During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.
During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.
LA County reports first sample of West Nile virus of 2024
A West Nile virus mosquito sample has been confirmed in Los Angeles County, officials said Saturday – the first positive sample in the area of 2024.
A West Nile virus mosquito sample has been confirmed in Los Angeles County, officials said Saturday – the first positive sample in the area of 2024.
Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.
DNA-testing company helping solve chronic pain
FOX 11 spoke with two women who say DNA-sequencing technology is helping them deal with chronic pain.
FOX 11 spoke with two women who say DNA-sequencing technology is helping them deal with chronic pain.
US girls are getting their first periods earlier, study finds – what's driving this?
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
A new study finds that US girls are experiencing their first periods earlier, with factors such as improved nutrition, increased BMI, and environmental exposures potentially driving this trend.
Fish oil supplements linked to greater first-time heart attack risk in study: ‘Not universally good or bad'
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
A recent study suggests that taking fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Family infected with parasitic worms from undercooked black bear meat, CDC reports
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Several family members, including some from Minnesota, were infected with parasitic worm larvae after sharing a meal with black bear meat, a recent report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says.
Backyard poultry linked to salmonella outbreak; over 100 sickened
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Backyard poultry has been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people in 29 states.
Farmworker diagnosed with bird flu, becoming 2nd US case tied to dairy cows
The male worker had been in contact with cows at a farm with infected animals. He experienced mild eye symptoms and has recovered.
The male worker had been in contact with cows at a farm with infected animals. He experienced mild eye symptoms and has recovered.
Free IVF: These companies offer fertility benefits for part-time employees
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
The cost has prompted many Americans to seek out side-jobs – specifically from companies known to offer free IVF for part-time employees.
ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.