Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to faster cognitive decline, study says
A study, published this week, highlights how eating higher amounts of ultra-processed foods can be detrimental to the brain.
SoCal facing children's medication shortages
Pharmacies across Southern California are seeing shortages of cough medicines, pain relievers and more as flu season continues to pick up.
Silent Santa: How people with sensory sensitivities can partake in a visit with Santa Claus
Silent Santas can be helpful to those who have trouble processing loud noises, bright lights, and big crowds while still partaking in the holiday tradition.
The 3 most likely days to die of a heart attack are only weeks away
A study found that cardiac arrest kills more people on Christmas Day than any other day. Learn the warning signs and ways not to become a statistic.
Fewer than half of mothers meet recommended exercise levels, study finds
The amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity was even less, on average, for mothers with younger children or multiple kids, the study found.
LA County continues to see rising COVID-19 hospitalizations
Health officials said previously that roughly 40% of the patients were actually admitted for COVID-related issues, while the rest were admitted for other reasons but tested positive at the hospital.
US flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity, CDC says
The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses.
Indoor mask mandate may return if LA County reaches high COVID transmission, Ferrer says
Los Angeles County may once again bring back the indoor mask mandate. According to Director Barbara Ferrer, if the county reaches the CDC's high transmission category, masking may be required indoors – again.
Special Report: Dr. Nina Shapiro on LA County possibly bringing back indoor mask mandate ? again
The Special Report was joined by Dr. Nina Shapiro on LA County possibly bringing back the indoor mask mandate -- again.
Riverside County baby dies of suspected RSV case
A baby boy from Riverside County has died from a possible case of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Child under 10 dies in Riverside County's first flu-related death
A child from Riverside County is the first reported flu-related death in the area. In addition to the flu, the child, who was under 10, tested positive for RSV.
Ferrer: Mask mandate may return if LA County reaches high COVID-transmission level
Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer warned indoor masking may once again return if Los Angeles County reaches a high COVID-19 transmission level.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay, bisexual men donating blood
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
COVID-19 cases spiking in LA County as cold weather returns
Los Angeles County reported 4,353 new cases of COVID-19 in its latest data, a big spike in daily infections that underscores the seriousness of the latest cold-weather surge in transmission.
Woman widowed on Thanksgiving after husband catches fire while getting care at Tennessee hospital
While health care staff were attempting to revive Bobby Ray Stark after his blood pressure dropped, the defibrillator “blew up” and flames erupted over his body, his wife said.
Orange County children's hospital overflowing with respiratory virus patients
Orange County has extended its state of emergency due to the increase in respiratory illnesses sending more and more children to local pediatric hospitals.
OC supervisors extend RSV-Flu emergency
Children's Hospital Orange County is currently overwhelmed and the ER has extended into the parking lot.
Covina-Valley Unified schools avoid teachers' strike by reaching tentative agreement
Classes at schools from San Dimas to Covina will resume as usual after negotiations were reached between the teachers' union and the district overnight.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Potatoes 'can be part of healthy diet,' help with weight loss, study says
The study found that participants who ate a diet rich in beans and potatoes — based on their personalized caloric needs — experienced reduced insulin resistance and weight loss.