Animal sedative ‘zombie drug’ flooding opioid market: What you need to know
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
The animal sedative xylazine is flooding the illegal opioid market causing overdose, death and worse.
Fisher-Price again recalls Rock ‘n Play Sleepers after nearly 100 infant deaths
A recall for the product was first issued in April 2019. At the time, 30 deaths were connected to the product.
A recall for the product was first issued in April 2019. At the time, 30 deaths were connected to the product.
Carvel owner whose shop was looted on New Year's weekend says thank you
Burglars hit the Carvel ice cream shop on Santa Monica Boulevard on New Year's Day, breaking several glass windows and stealing the cash register. That's when a Good Samaritan stepped in to help save the day.
Burglars hit the Carvel ice cream shop on Santa Monica Boulevard on New Year's Day, breaking several glass windows and stealing the cash register. That's when a Good Samaritan stepped in to help save the day.
The '10-second toothbrush' makes its debut in the US
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
The Y-Brush, a mouthguard-style toothbrush developed by a French company, comes with 35,000 soft nylon filaments that brush all the teeth simultaneously.
Childhood obesity should be treated early, including surgery and meds, new guidance says
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
County health officials recommend masking, testing before returning to work, school
With many people returning to the classroom or the workplace after the holidays, LA County health officials suggest testing for COVID-19 before you return, and wearing a mask for 10 days when you do.
With many people returning to the classroom or the workplace after the holidays, LA County health officials suggest testing for COVID-19 before you return, and wearing a mask for 10 days when you do.
Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits
Honey from a single floral source may improve blood sugar control, a new study found.
Honey from a single floral source may improve blood sugar control, a new study found.
New Alzheimer's drug: What to know as Leqembi hits the market
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Here are some things to know about the FDA's approval of lecanemab, to be sold under the brand name Leqembi.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
FDA approves Leqembi, Alzheimer's drug that modestly slows disease
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
The Food and Drug Administration approved it for patients with Alzheimer's, specifically those with mild or early-stage disease.
Sleep tourism: DTLA hotel converts space into fitness and relaxation zen den
Whether you need a break from your LA work trip, or are having trouble separating work and life in the work from home era, Hotel Figueroa has a space for you to unwind.
Whether you need a break from your LA work trip, or are having trouble separating work and life in the work from home era, Hotel Figueroa has a space for you to unwind.
Sleep tourism: DTLA hotel converts space into fitness and relaxation zen den
Whether you need a break from your LA work trip, or are having trouble separating work and life in the work from home era, Hotel Figueroa has a space for you to unwind.
Whether you need a break from your LA work trip, or are having trouble separating work and life in the work from home era, Hotel Figueroa has a space for you to unwind.
German doctor gets over 2 years in prison for illegally issuing mask exemptions during pandemic
A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from across Germany, most of whom she had never met or examined.
A regional court in the southwestern town of Weinheim confirmed Tuesday that the doctor was convicted of “issuing incorrect health certificates” to people from across Germany, most of whom she had never met or examined.
Diabetes likely to surge in US children and teens by 2060, study finds
A recent study funded by the CDC and NIH projects young Americans with type 2 diabetes could increase by nearly 700% by the year 2060.
A recent study funded by the CDC and NIH projects young Americans with type 2 diabetes could increase by nearly 700% by the year 2060.
FDA expands availability of abortion pills
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.
Doctors share expertise on cardiac arrest as Bills’ Damar Hamlin’s condition remains uncertain
A doctor from Johns Hopkins says performing CPR and using a defibrillator are the best ways to improve a person’s chances of survival if they suffer cardiac arrest.
A doctor from Johns Hopkins says performing CPR and using a defibrillator are the best ways to improve a person’s chances of survival if they suffer cardiac arrest.
Jeremy Renner shares photo from hospital bed after snowplow accident: ‘Thank you all for your kind words’
Jeremy Renner shared a selfie on Instagram following a traumatic injury after an accident on New Year's Day.
Jeremy Renner shared a selfie on Instagram following a traumatic injury after an accident on New Year's Day.
Blue for Damar Hamlin: Tributes pour in for injured Buffalo Bills player
From national monuments to profile pics, tributes are pouring in as Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition.
From national monuments to profile pics, tributes are pouring in as Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Mom runs alongside Rose Parade float to thank daughter's doctor
The mother of a young woman currently going through chemo said she was excited to see her daughter's doctor on the City of Hope float during the Rose Parade. She walked nearly three miles to show her gratitude and appreciation.
The mother of a young woman currently going through chemo said she was excited to see her daughter's doctor on the City of Hope float during the Rose Parade. She walked nearly three miles to show her gratitude and appreciation.
Explainer: What happened to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin?
The NFL officially suspended the game about one hour after Damar Hamlin collapsed. “It was fluid and things were changing by the minute,” the NFL's executive vice president of football operations said.
The NFL officially suspended the game about one hour after Damar Hamlin collapsed. “It was fluid and things were changing by the minute,” the NFL's executive vice president of football operations said.