Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Marijuana use among America's senior citizens rises as interest in the drug is 'reignited' today
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Study suggests screen time for toddlers linked to developmental delays
Researchers found that young children exposed to too much screen time were at a higher risk for delays, including communication skills.
1st West Nile Virus death confirmed in San Bernardino County. Is this just the beginning?
One Southern California city was ranked "top mosquito city" in the United States. Find out how you can protect yourself and your family this season.
New COVID variant spikes cases across US, newest vaccines expected in fall
COVID hospitalizations in LA County are up nearly 50% from four weeks ago. A new variant could be to blame.
School is back. And so is COVID?
As students return to classes, health officials are raising the alarm once again on COVID-19.
Officials provide an update following LA hospital power outage
Officials confirmed the backup generators failed after an initial power outage cased by Tropical Storm Hilary.
More younger people are receiving cancer diagnoses, study finds — especially this type
The increase in early-onset cancers is likely associated with the increasing incidence of obesity as well as changes in environmental exposures, study authors noted.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
A pig's kidney worked normally in a donated human body for over a month, doctors say
The experiment at NYU Langone Health marks the longest a pig kidney has functioned in a person, albeit a deceased one.
Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
Officials warn of potential hepatitis A exposure at Lancaster Panda Express
LA County health officials are recommending anyone who's eaten at one Lancaster Panda Express between July 21 and Aug. 4 to get their hepatitis A vaccine.
LA County lifts mask mandate for workers in health care settings
Effective Friday, Aug. 11, healthcare workers across Los Angeles County will no longer be required to mask up in hospitals.
Masks no longer required for LA County hospital workers
Starting August 11, masks will no longer be required for hospital workers in LA County.
Long Beach launches 'Community Crisis Response Team'
The pilot program made up of five mental health professionals will serve the Westside.
CDC says COVID variant EG.5 is now dominant, including strain some call "Eris"
The EG.5 variant now makes up the largest proportion of new COVID-19 infections nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated.
New COVID-19 variant fueling case spike
EG.5, which is unofficially nicknamed Eris, has already become the most prevalent variant in the U.S.
New influencer trend could prompt mental health crises, suicide as users tune into 'fake life': Tech Founder
'Projecting perfection': Humane technologist warns that new influencer trend could damage kids' mental health
New COVID-19 variant ‘Eris’ spreads across US, other countries
EG.5, which is unofficially nicknamed Eris, has already become the most prevalent variant in the U.S.
Disney star Raven-Symoné suffered seizure after getting plastic surgery before turning 18
After facing much criticism for her weight over the years, the Disney child star admitted she got two breast reductions and liposuction before the age of 18.