What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US?
Many Americans will see changes to their insurance and other measures once the emergency comes to an end.
Biden Administration to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations would formally restructure the federal coronavirus response to treat the virus as an endemic threat to public health that can be managed through agencies' normal authorities.
Study: Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes
New study is the first of its kind to prevent evidence that vaping presents risks separate from smoking regular cigarettes.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
Grants for Long Beach businesses impacted by crime
Small businesses in Long Beach impacted by property crimes and vandalism can now apply for grant funds for support thanks to the Visual Improvement Grant Program.
CVS, Walmart cut pharmacy hours as pharmacist shortage persists
Walgreens recently added a net total of 600 pharmacists to its workforce.
Singer and OC native Kina Grannis seeking donor match for mom battling cancer
Singer and Orange County native Kina Grannis is asking the public for some help. Grannis revealed on social media that her mother is battling bone marrow cancer and is in need of a blood stem cell transplant.
Is the COVID-19 pandemic over? WHO to vote whether to end global health emergency declaration
The decision made Friday will likely not be released or revealed until Monday.
Outdoor play could reduce negative impacts from screen time in young children, study finds
Researchers say the findings suggest that outdoor play may mitigate the connection between higher screen time and later suboptimal neurodevelopment, implying the potential for intervention.
Several beaches closed due to sewage spill
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued beach closures for three county beaches after thousands of gallons of untreated sewage spewed into the storm drain system.
Law enforcement brothers share in the gift of life after one donates a kidney to another
Raymond Rose was diagnosed with lupus in high school and was recently in late-stage kidney failure. His younger brother Ryan Rose gave him his kidney.
Mexico issues alert over social media tranquilizer ‘challenge'
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
FDA proposes new limits for lead in processed baby foods
The FDA’s proposed allowable limits of lead in baby foods apply to those packaged in jars, pouches, tubs, and boxes that are intended for babies and children under age 2.
Netherlands to ban flat-faced dogs, cats with folded ears due to ‘miserable’ health conditions
People who already own pets with a flat face or folded ears when the ban is put in place will be allowed to keep them until they pass away.
How to stop someone from bleeding out in an emergency: Tips from a doctor
The Stop the Bleed initiative aims to teach people how to step up in the crucial moments in an emergency before first responders arrive.
How to stop someone from bleeding out in an emergency: Tips from a doctor
Dr. Michael Jimenez from Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center show how to treat life-threatening wounds in the event of an emergency.
Amazon launches subscription prescription drug service
Amazon says RxPass is a subscription service for customers who have Prime memberships. Consumers will pay $5 a month to fill as many prescriptions as they need from a list of 50 generic medications.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
UV nail polish dryers damaging to human cells, study finds
Researchers took a look at these lamps popular with gel manicures after reading about a woman’s rare form of skin cancer on her finger.
LA City Council to adopt tenant protections; 1-month grace period for those who miss rent before eviction
The Los Angeles City Council is set to adopt a slate of tenant protections Friday ahead of the expiration of the local state of emergency due to COVID-19 at the end of the month.