FDA approves updated COVID vaccines targeting XFG ‘Stratus’ variant
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax-Sanofi for the 2026-27 season.
Busy Philipps diagnosed with rare brain tumor after undergoing body scan her doctor told her she didn't 'need'
Busy Philipps is sharing how she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor.
Busy Philipps is sharing how she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor.
CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000
Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.
Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.
Thyroid tablets recalled because they may be ‘superpotent’
A thyroid medicine was recently recalled over fears that it could be superpotent and end up triggering other side effects.
A thyroid medicine was recently recalled over fears that it could be superpotent and end up triggering other side effects.
Christopher Garcia's family sues LAUSD after South East football player’s death
The family of Christopher Aiden Garcia is suing LAUSD, alleging failures in safety, equipment and supervision after his deadly football injury.
The family of Christopher Aiden Garcia is suing LAUSD, alleging failures in safety, equipment and supervision after his deadly football injury.
Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
Louisiana girl dies after contracting suspected brain-eating amoeba
An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died over the weekend from an infection linked to a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe was contracted from swimming in a lake.
An 8-year-old Louisiana girl died over the weekend from an infection linked to a brain-eating amoeba that health officials believe was contracted from swimming in a lake.
‘Poop pills’ may point to new peanut allergy treatment, study finds
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital hope new research involving fecal transplants will help them find a permanent treatment for potentially deadly food allergies.
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital hope new research involving fecal transplants will help them find a permanent treatment for potentially deadly food allergies.
Green-enriched light provides new hope for migraine sufferers and everyday benefits
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
CDC links multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak to alfalfa sprouts
A multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 55 people, prompting a warning from health officials.
A multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts has sickened 55 people, prompting a warning from health officials.
What to know about ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in the Gulf
Health officials warn of a potentially deadly bacteria lurking in warm coastal waters. Here’s the symptoms and who’s most at risk.
Health officials warn of a potentially deadly bacteria lurking in warm coastal waters. Here’s the symptoms and who’s most at risk.
Mystery sewage odor near Marina del Rey linked to Cedars-Sinai construction, hospital says
Marina del Rey residents say a sewage-like odor has lingered near Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey for roughly six weeks, leaving some feeling sick.
Marina del Rey residents say a sewage-like odor has lingered near Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey for roughly six weeks, leaving some feeling sick.
Boyle Heights warehouse cleanup: Lineage in final stretch of clearing food waste
Lineage says cleanup at its burned-down Boyle Heights facility is in its final stretch as workers continue removing food waste.
Lineage says cleanup at its burned-down Boyle Heights facility is in its final stretch as workers continue removing food waste.
Salmonella outbreak grows to 431 cases across multiple states, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.
FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
Cancer risk may be higher for people with one particular type of job
People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers, a new Harvard study suggests.
People who fly for a living could face a higher risk of certain types of cancers, a new Harvard study suggests.
Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty to concealing COVID records
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
A former adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to conceal public records linked to grant research funding and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna cancer vaccine cuts melanoma risk in breakthrough trial, shares surge 160%
Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma.
Moderna and Merck reported promising late-stage trial results for their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, which lowered the risk of melanoma.
Healthier Halloween? Hershey expanding savory trick-or-treat snack line
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
CDC reporting nearly 16,000 total cyclosporiasis cases
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.