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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.