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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health rescinded the mask mandate for all healthcare facilities in the county.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health rescinded the mask mandate for all healthcare facilities in the county.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elmo bombarded with existential dread after checking in with the world
"How is everybody doing?" Elmo asked his followers on X, formerly Twitter.
"How is everybody doing?" Elmo asked his followers on X, formerly Twitter.
Vegans at higher risk for pregnancy complications
A new study finds vegan women run a higher risk of developing life-threatening high blood pressure during pregnancy.
A new study finds vegan women run a higher risk of developing life-threatening high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Bird flu outbreak devastating California farms
A bird flu outbreak is devastating poultry farms in northwest California.
A bird flu outbreak is devastating poultry farms in northwest California.
America's most bed bug infested cities may surprise you
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Travelers beware: Orkin just released the 2024 list of the top 50 most bed bug infested cities in the U.S.
Respiratory illnesses remain 'elevated' throughout much of country: CDC
Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.
Respiratory illnesses that include a fever plus a cough or sore throat, causing people to seek medical care, have remained elevated in the last two weeks, the CDC said Friday.
Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.
Risky, outdoor play important for children's wellbeing: Pediatricians
Free play, especially "risky play," is essential for the well-being of children, Canadian pediatricians say.
Free play, especially "risky play," is essential for the well-being of children, Canadian pediatricians say.
San Bernardino child reported to be first RSV-related death in county
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health announced the county's first RSV associated death in a child under the age of 5.
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health announced the county's first RSV associated death in a child under the age of 5.
Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
Robitussin cough syrup recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
The recalled Robitussin cough syrups were found to have microbial contamination, which could lead to deadly infections for immunocompromised people, officials said.
Study shows HPV vaccine could be effective
New studies show an HPV vaccine could be more effective than previously believed.
New studies show an HPV vaccine could be more effective than previously believed.
New blood test could screen for Alzheimer's before onset of symptoms
A blood test could soon be used to identify a type of protein that is linked to Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise with 97% accuracy, a new study shows.
A blood test could soon be used to identify a type of protein that is linked to Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise with 97% accuracy, a new study shows.
Can you keep your New Year's resolution? GymBird is offering $5,000 to one lucky contest winner who can
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
If the participant meets their goals by March 29, the contest money is theirs. But the deal has a catch that some politically-minded hopefuls may find motivating.
Cancer vaccine gets green light
An experimental vaccine is getting the green light to move forward.
An experimental vaccine is getting the green light to move forward.
What is tianeptine? Lawmakers sound the alarm on 'gas station heroin'
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.
Sold at gas stations across the country under names like “ZaZa Red” and “Neptune’s Elixir,” tianeptine use can lead to serious health complications and even death, officials say.