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.
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.
Prop 1: Newsom, Bass launch campaign for $6.4B mental health bond measure
According to Newsom's office, the proposition, if approved by a majority of the state's voters, would create 11,150 behavioral health treatment beds across the state, along with housing and 26,700 outpatient treatment slots.
According to Newsom's office, the proposition, if approved by a majority of the state's voters, would create 11,150 behavioral health treatment beds across the state, along with housing and 26,700 outpatient treatment slots.
RSV slows, but flu and COVID-19 cases are soaring
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
A surge in flu and COVID-19 illnesses has led to tens of thousands of hospitalizations near the end of 2023, the CDC reported in new data.
LA County landlords have until Jan. 12 to apply for rent relief program
Qualifying landlords in Los Angeles County have until Friday of next week to apply for a $68.6 million rent relief program designed to help offset the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Qualifying landlords in Los Angeles County have until Friday of next week to apply for a $68.6 million rent relief program designed to help offset the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
RSV, flu, COVID cases on the rise in Southern California
Southern California is seeing an uptick in COVID-19/flu and RSV cases, according to health officials.
Southern California is seeing an uptick in COVID-19/flu and RSV cases, according to health officials.
How your workout could win you free Chipotle for a year
Chipotle and the popular fitness app Strava are teaming up to award six lucky workout winners with a year's worth of burrito bowls. Here's how to enter.
Chipotle and the popular fitness app Strava are teaming up to award six lucky workout winners with a year's worth of burrito bowls. Here's how to enter.
Mask mandate reinstated in Los Angeles County healthcare facilities
The mask mandate comes after the Los Angeles Department of Health cited a steep increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
The mask mandate comes after the Los Angeles Department of Health cited a steep increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Move over Ozempic... there's a vibrating pill that tricks stomachs into feeling full
Tricking stomachs into thinking they are full is the idea behind a potential weight-loss treatment, with a vibrating capsule showing promise in animals.
Tricking stomachs into thinking they are full is the idea behind a potential weight-loss treatment, with a vibrating capsule showing promise in animals.
Millions of Americans can't obtain promising new weight loss drugs because Medicare won't pay
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.
Obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound are capturing the attention of celebrities and showing promising results in helping people shed pounds.
Flu, respiratory and COVID-19 infections on the rise across Los Angeles County
There has been a 25% increase in COVID across the county over the last week, according to Los Angeles County Health.
There has been a 25% increase in COVID across the county over the last week, according to Los Angeles County Health.
Exploring ketamine treatment for severe depression
Matthew Perry was reportedly on ketamine infusion therapy for depression and had undergone a ketamine infusion one and a half weeks before his death.
Matthew Perry was reportedly on ketamine infusion therapy for depression and had undergone a ketamine infusion one and a half weeks before his death.
Asthma inhaler to be discontinued in January – here's what patients should know
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
Manufacturer GSK announced earlier this year that it’s discontinuing its branded inhaler Flovent HFA and Flovent Diskus on Dec. 31, and introduced “authorized" generic versions.
Wildfires may release cancer-causing chromium 6, study reveals
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
A recent study from Stanford University has revealed a concerning connection between wildfires and the release of chromium 6, a known cancer-causing agent.
Comedian Tom Smothers, half of Smothers Brothers duo, dies at 86
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
Pets can help slow dementia progress among those over age 50 who live alone, study says
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Dementia developed at a slower rate when those prone to the condition owned a pet.
Wood-burning ban in SoCal extended
Indoor and outdoor wood burning are banned through Wednesday in much of the Southland due to a forecast of high air pollution in the area.
Indoor and outdoor wood burning are banned through Wednesday in much of the Southland due to a forecast of high air pollution in the area.
700 Airbus employees get sick after gourmet Christmas dinner party in France: ‘Worse than giving birth'
Dinner included lobster, scallops, gone gars, and tournedos, which included desserts of hazelnut chocolate mousse and ice-cream logs.
Dinner included lobster, scallops, gone gars, and tournedos, which included desserts of hazelnut chocolate mousse and ice-cream logs.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss drugs present holiday challenges
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Celebs and everyday folks are using Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss.
Flu, COVID-19 infections rising, could worsen over holidays, CDC says
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
FDA warns against unapproved spa treatments for fat loss
The FDA is warning against popular spa treatments known as “lipo injections" that can cause serious side effects if using unapproved products.
The FDA is warning against popular spa treatments known as “lipo injections" that can cause serious side effects if using unapproved products.