Kaiser to pay $49 million to California for illegally dumping medical waste, private records
Kaiser Permanente will pay California $49 million after the health care giant was accused of illegally dumping of thousands of private medical records, hazardous materials and medical waste, including blood and body parts.
Kaiser to pay $49M for illegally dumping medical waste
Kaiser Permanente will pay California $49 million after the health care giant was accused of illegally dumping of thousands of private medical records, hazardous materials and medical waste, including blood and body parts.
LAUSD launches new food truck and meal service strategy for students, 'No one can learn on an empty stomach'
The food truck is their latest addition to their 'Café LA' division which offers LAUSD students a variety of delicious and nutritious meals.
Study finds U.S. heart disease deaths connected to obesity have tripled in 20 Years
A recent report revealed that obesity-related cardiovascular deaths among U.S. populations tripled between 1999 and 2020.
Psychedelics, including magic mushrooms, one step closer to decriminalization in California
The new legislation would include psychedelics like 'magic mushrooms'.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Stage production to benefit those battling cancer
Scott Borden is honoring his late mother through the arts.
COVID spike revives mask debate
With COVID cases on the rise, there's been a resurgence of the mask debate.
Narcan is now available without a prescription: Here's where to find it
As of this week, you can now walk into a CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart and find the powerful opioid overdose reversal medication naloxone on shelves or online under the brand name Narcan. Previously, customers could only access the nasal spray directly from a pharmacist on site.
Non-invasive medical therapy used for new depression treatment
Some Angelenos are turning to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to treat their depression symptoms.
Huntington Beach City Council votes to ban COVID-19 mandates in city
The Huntington Beach City Council narrowly voted to approve a declaration to ban universal mask and COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the city.
Air pollution from wildfires linked to dementia cases, study says
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Linda Evangelista has 'one foot in the grave' after being diagnosed with cancer twice in 5 years
It was only last year when supermodel Linda Evangelista revealed she had secluded herself from the public for half a decade due to deformities she says were caused by CoolSculpting, an FDA-approved procedure known to freeze fat.
Growing push to address vaping among kids and teens
Teens often believe vaping is a healthier alternative to smoking.
'No evidence' Mitch McConnell's episodes are stroke, seizure: doctor
On Tuesday, a doctor said Sen. Mitch McConnell does not have a seizure disorder and did not have a stroke, after the Republican leader has frozen multiple times in in front of reporters.
Living Connected: Helping families dealing with autism
Some parents say they’re having to wait more than two years for an evaluation to find out whether their child has autism.
Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
These states have the highest obesity rates: See how California ranked
How did your state rank on the list?
Gender-specific warning signs of cardiac arrest are revealed in study
‘Sex-specific symptoms’ occurred within 24 hours of heart attack, said researchers.