CDC warns emerging fungus can cause severe, deadly infections in hospitals, nursing homes

U.S. health officials are warning hospitals about an emerging and potentially deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, or C. auris, that is spreading in health care settings like ICU's and nursing homes, infection patients who are already battling severe health problems.

Lamar Odom invests in California addiction treatment centers

Former Lakers star Lamar Odom wants to help those struggling with substance abuse and has invested in three addiction treatment centers in Southern California.

Rabies patient becomes first fatal case in US after post-exposure treatment, report says

A Minnesota man is the first reported fatality due to rabies in the United States despite receiving appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis, according to a recent article published in Clinical Infectious Diseases.

CDC warns of Marburg virus after deadly Africa outbreak

The CDC is sending personnel to assist with the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Guinea and Tanzania.

ER doctor Dr. Michael Daignault reacts to LA County ending COVID-19 emergency
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After three years, Los Angeles County announced it will end its COVID-19 emergency. FOX 11 was joined by ER doctor Dr. Michael Daignault to discuss what's next.

LA County ending eviction moratorium after 3 years

Tenants in Los Angeles County will no longer be covered under the COVID-19 eviction protections.

Infants exposed to pet dogs or cats may develop fewer food allergies, study finds

The study showed dog exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, milk and nut allergies, while cat exposure was estimated to reduce the risk of egg, wheat and soybean allergies.

LA County lifts COVID emergency declarations

LA County's local emergency declarations due to COVID-19 was lifted Friday, resulting in the closure of county-run virus-testing centers.

Dangerous plant fungus infects man in first-known global case, doctors say

Doctors diagnosed the 61-year-old man with a throat abscess caused by the same thing responsible for silver leaf disease in plants, according to a study.

Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.

The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Over 200 LAUSD students to receive free prom necessities
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The Assistance League of Los Angeles will host Los Angeles Unified School District, Homeless Education Office at the 13th Annual Prom Day event. This pop-up boutique will serve more than 200 LAUSD students experiencing homelessness or in foster care and will give them each a unique prom shopping experience completely free of charge.