What does it mean to be 'California sober?’

The term “California sober" has been popularized by celebrities like Demi Lovato and Willie Nelson. What does it mean and is it a healthy approach to sobriety?

Ozempic side effects: FDA says drug has no link to suicide

The FDA’s preliminary report of side effects from popular drugs used to treat diabetes and obesity showed no link with suicidal thoughts or actions.

Google searches for 'sleep' reached all-time high in 2023, new study notes

More than one-third of U.S. adults said they slept worse in 2023 than in previous years, according to the Sleep Foundation. And one generation in particular was at the top of the list for sleep challenges.

Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals

Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.

Adan Canto died of appendiceal cancer, more young people could too: study

According to a 2020 health study, the diagnoses of malignant appendiceal tumors (a symptom of the appendix cancer) increased by over 230%. Most of those diagnosed were under 50.

Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content

Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin undergoes prostate cancer surgery, White House unaware until days later

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has prostate cancer, and his recent secretive hospitalization was for surgery and later to treat a urinary tract infection related to that operation, his doctors said Tuesday.

Wearing hearing aids routinely could lengthen people's lives, study suggests

With hearing loss affecting millions of people in the U.S., a new study finds that if not treated, it can cause health problems, including higher risks of dementia.

More hospitals requiring masks as flu, COVID-19 cases surge

More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face a post-holiday spike in flu and other illnesses.

Health officials warn this jam sold in Los Angeles grocery stores could be contaminated

The California Department of Public Health warns consumers that these jars of Shemshad's Mulberry Jam and Mulberry Molasses sold in Los Angeles County could be contaminated.

Alzheimer's drugs may enter brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study finds

In a novel experiment, West Virginia University researchers used an ultrasound tool in spots in the brain to enhance the removal of Alzheimer’s trademark brain-clogging plaque.