Simple everyday activity could slash heart disease risk by 20%, study finds
Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health.
Taking the stairs may be a smart move for your heart's health.
Woman mistakenly given abortion medication in 2019 by CVS instead of IVF hormones: 'They just killed my baby'
In 2019, a woman who dreamed of having a big family and struggled with getting pregnant was mistakenly given an abortion pill instead of IVF hormones by a CVS pharmacy.
In 2019, a woman who dreamed of having a big family and struggled with getting pregnant was mistakenly given an abortion pill instead of IVF hormones by a CVS pharmacy.
Yelling at kids could cause long-term harm to their psyches, study finds
Experts call for childhood verbal abuse (CVA) to be formally recognized as a form of emotional abuse.
Experts call for childhood verbal abuse (CVA) to be formally recognized as a form of emotional abuse.
Newsom vetoes bill that would have limited insulin prices
The bill would have banned insurance companies from charging more than $35 for insulin.
The bill would have banned insurance companies from charging more than $35 for insulin.
Cancer screenings: Here are 5 types and critical information to know about each
Manhattan internal medicine specialist breaks down recommendations — and shares why it's key to find disease in early stagesn
Manhattan internal medicine specialist breaks down recommendations — and shares why it's key to find disease in early stagesn
California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made free condoms available to all public high school students.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have made free condoms available to all public high school students.
The more people exercise, the lazier they are throughout the rest of the day, study suggests
The study found that a person who is more engaged in a routine exercise program is more prone to "lounge around" and avoid other physical daily activities, like taking the stairs.
The study found that a person who is more engaged in a routine exercise program is more prone to "lounge around" and avoid other physical daily activities, like taking the stairs.
Inglewood campus takes on mental wellness
"Our Own" hopes to tackle mental health issues at school.
"Our Own" hopes to tackle mental health issues at school.
Popular weight loss drugs linked to severe stomach problems: 'Critical information for patients'
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
"It is concerning that, in some cases, people can simply go online and order these kinds of medications," researchers said.
Doctors alert consumers to laxative abuse dangers and ‘warning signs’ amid ongoing drug shortage
Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country.
Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country.
Prostate cancer symptoms, warning signs and treatment
The progression of prostate cancer is typically slow.
The progression of prostate cancer is typically slow.
UCLA survey finds food insecurity still a major issue for Californians
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research released the study on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research released the study on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.
6-year-old MN girl gets new kidney thanks to her teacher
A 6-year-old girl from southern Minnesota is about to undergo a life-changing kidney transplant, thanks to an amazing chain of kidney donations that started with her teacher.
A 6-year-old girl from southern Minnesota is about to undergo a life-changing kidney transplant, thanks to an amazing chain of kidney donations that started with her teacher.
CDC has stopped printing COVID-19 vaccination cards
The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government anymore, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.
The once-critical white COVID-19 vaccination cards are being phased out. Vaccines are not being distributed by the federal government anymore, so the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new cards.
KP workers on verge of striking
Kaiser Permanente workers are on the verge of striking as unioned hospital workers appear far from reaching a deal.
Kaiser Permanente workers are on the verge of striking as unioned hospital workers appear far from reaching a deal.
LA County $46B budget update: Board says yes to more mental health specialists, foster care staff
The Board of Supervisors approved LA County's updated $46.7 billion budget for the 2023-34 fiscal year, adding hundreds of new positions.
The Board of Supervisors approved LA County's updated $46.7 billion budget for the 2023-34 fiscal year, adding hundreds of new positions.
Man who stole over $800,000 in COVID relief fund scheme gets prison time
Robert Mirumyan admitted to overseeing a scheme that used stolen identities to apply for COVID-era unemployment insurance benefits, according to officials.
Robert Mirumyan admitted to overseeing a scheme that used stolen identities to apply for COVID-era unemployment insurance benefits, according to officials.
Unvaxxed LA teachers demand justice
LAUSD teachers who refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine took to downtown LA to demand justice.
LAUSD teachers who refused to take the COVID-19 vaccine took to downtown LA to demand justice.
Cheap antibiotic proposed as 'morning-after pill' against STDs
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that can be used to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
California’s new mental health court rolls out to high expectations and uncertainty
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.
An alternative mental health court program designed to fast-track people with untreated schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders into housing and medical care — potentially without their consent — kicked off in seven California counties, including San Francisco, on Monday.