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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.