CDC softens opioid prescribing guidelines for doctors
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday softened its guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers.
Drinking low amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may impact child's height, study suggests
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
Study: Video games can lead to ‘enhanced cognitive performance in children’
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Pfizer-BioNTech testing combination flu-COVID-19 vaccine
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.
Synthetic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease depression in hard-to-treat patients, study says
A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.
A single dose of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” was found to help some people who previously had gotten little relief from standard antidepressants.
OC bus maintenance workers take to streets to strike
Orange County bus maintenance workers went strike Tuesday after negotiations between the workers' union and the Orange County Transportation Authority broke down
Orange County bus maintenance workers went strike Tuesday after negotiations between the workers' union and the Orange County Transportation Authority broke down
LA County COVID hospitalizations on the rise as holiday season approaches
The number of COVID-positive patients has bounced up and down in recent weeks, with health officials closely watching the figures as they hope to avoid another winter surge of virus infections, hospitalizations and deaths.
The number of COVID-positive patients has bounced up and down in recent weeks, with health officials closely watching the figures as they hope to avoid another winter surge of virus infections, hospitalizations and deaths.
Dry shampoos containing cancer-causing benzene remain on store shelves, study suggests
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
An independent research group found that 70% of the dry shampoo samples tested showed “quantifiable levels” of benzene, with some containing up to 170 times the FDA limit.
Health warnings in effect at 7 LA County beaches
Health warnings were in place Wednesday for a number of Southland beaches due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.
Health warnings were in place Wednesday for a number of Southland beaches due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.
LA County sees rise in RSV cases
Across the country, health officials are noticing a rise in respiratory virus in children known as RSV.
Across the country, health officials are noticing a rise in respiratory virus in children known as RSV.
Experimental cat allergy shot may provide longer-lasting relief
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
Scientists say standard cat allergy shots are impractical and have a new treatment that when combined with regular shots can provide longer-lasting relief.
We finally know why some people get more mosquito bites than others
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
If you’re the friend who gets the most mosquito bites, science says it might not be a cruel random phenomenon.
Orange County declares health emergency over uptick in virus infections
A health emergency has been declared in Orange County due to an uptick in virus infections, officials said.
A health emergency has been declared in Orange County due to an uptick in virus infections, officials said.
Health emergency declared in Orange County
Orange County on Monday declared a health emergency due to an uptick in virus infections causing record numbers of pediatric hospitalizations and daily emergency room visits, according to the county health officer.
Orange County on Monday declared a health emergency due to an uptick in virus infections causing record numbers of pediatric hospitalizations and daily emergency room visits, according to the county health officer.
Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
California issues warning about edibles
The California Department of Public Health is warning parents and consumers about the danger of children eating edibles that contain THC.
The California Department of Public Health is warning parents and consumers about the danger of children eating edibles that contain THC.
In Depth: Youth and Mental Health
Hal talks with local experts about the mental health of young people after a new study revealed the mental health of kids as young as 13 has taken a serious hit since the start of the pandemic. Also, hear from a teen mental health expert and advocate who runs the Wellness Department at Geffen Academy at UCLA.
Hal talks with local experts about the mental health of young people after a new study revealed the mental health of kids as young as 13 has taken a serious hit since the start of the pandemic. Also, hear from a teen mental health expert and advocate who runs the Wellness Department at Geffen Academy at UCLA.
Orange County seeing record numbers of children's respiratory illnesses
OC health officials say getting both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent complications from viral illnesses like RSV.
OC health officials say getting both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines can help prevent complications from viral illnesses like RSV.
Potentially deadly fungal infections climb during COVID pandemic, WHO says
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."
Health officials say the increase is "a public health concern worldwide."