California to end mandatory pay for workers with COVID
California will stop making companies pay employees who can?t work because they caught the coronavirus while on the job.
COVID metrics declining, Ferrer optimistic
New cases in Los Angeles County are down 21%, leaving health director Dr. Barbara Ferrer cautiously optimistic.
Fontana Unified School District celebrates one of the highest graduation rates in U.S.
The Fontana Unified School District is celebrating a historical feat. The district boasts a 98% graduation rate, according to U.S. News and World report rankings.
Invasive strep A among children being investigated by CDC after UK reports several deaths
While strep A is typically a common infection that can be easily treated, what is concerning some experts is an increase in an invasive form of strep that can be life-threatening. One North Texas doctor says the invasive form of strep A, which the CDC is monitoring, is something parents need to be aware of.
Big cities look to masks again in preparation for winter threat of COVID, flu, RSV
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in LA County climb back above 1,300
Los Angeles County reported more than 4,200 new infections in its latest data. Another 16 virus-related deaths were also reported, raising the county's pandemic death toll to 34,368.
Childhood BMI chart raised from 37 to 60 as severe obesity quadruples
Roughly 4.5 million children — about 6% — are considered severely obese.
Dog flu outbreaks hit shelters, homes across US as vets encourage owners to get their dog vaccinated
Humans are not the only ones needing a flu shot this winter. Dog flu is hitting the shelters and homes across the United States.
Dog flu cases on the rise across US shelters, homes
Humans are not the only ones needing a flu shot this winter. Dog flu is hitting the shelters and homes across the United States.
Amy Yasbeck discusses John Ritter Foundation; What families need to know about aortic health
The foundation was launched in hopes of spreading awareness of aortic health and prevent it from happening to other families.
Amy Yasbeck on John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health
Amy Yasbeck, actress and widow of John Ritter, discusses the foundation dedicated to spreading awareness on aortic aneurysm.
Dog flu reported across shelters, homes
Humans are not the only ones needing a flu shot this winter. Dog flu is hitting the shelters and homes across the United States.
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, former 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' DJ, dies by suicide at 40
"It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us," Boss' wife, Allison Holker, said in a statement.
New Zealand bans future generations from buying tobacco under strict new anti-smoking laws
The legislative package outlaws the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, punishable by fines of up to $95,910.
Merck, Moderna share positive progress of potential skin cancer vaccine
A potential skin cancer vaccine being developed using the same technology behind COVID shots fared well in a small study, the drug companies said.
‘It was my home’: Pediatric cancer survivor returns for wedding photo shoot at hospital that cured her
Riley Wagner, the bride, basically lived at Children’s Medical Center Dallas after she was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma at just 6 weeks old.
US inflation slowed to 7.1% over past 12 months, experts say
Inflation in the United States slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are gradually cooling despite the pressures they continue to inflict on American households.
Screen time linked to developing OCD in children, study says
Researchers found that the odds of developing OCD grew by 13% for every hour young children played video games.
Screen time linked to developing OCD in children, study says
A study at UC San Diego looked into the screen-time habits of children ages 9 and 10 over a two-year period. Researchers found that the odds of developing obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) grew by 13% for every hour the children played video games.