Pentagon: COVID-19 vaccine no longer mandated for troops

The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.

Carvel owner whose shop was looted on New Year's weekend says thank you
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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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

Sleep tourism: DTLA hotel converts space into fitness and relaxation zen den
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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.

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.

FDA expands availability of abortion pills

The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.