Due to high bacteria levels, LA County says to avoid these beaches
The county warned residents to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters at 18 area beaches.
Dirty beach water prompts health warnings
LA County health officials are warning the public to avoid swimming in the dirty waters of some of the local beaches.
Who do you call for help? LA County starts PSA campaign on emergency service phone numbers
There's more than just 911 available in LA County.
'Do not drink' water warning issued for part of Santa Paula
Some residents in Santa Paula are strongly urged not to drink tap water due to a “break-in” at the city's main reservoir, according to officials .
Rare case of sexually-transmitted 'ringworm' found in California
A rare "ringworm" form of a sexually-transmitted infection (STI) was reported in California.
Body Roundness Index may be better health indicator than BMI, study says
The Body Roundness Index, or BRI, calculates body fat levels using height and waist circumference instead of height and weight.
Castor oil for weight loss? Experts weigh in on benefits, risks
'The first thing that comes to mind is diarrhea,' said one obesity doctor about certain uses of castor oil.
Warning issued at 8 LA County beaches: Here's why
The public is advised to stay away from 8 beaches in Los Angeles County due to high levels of bacteria present in ocean waters.
Study suggests this free activity can reduce lower back pain
A new Australian study found that a simple walking and education program can significantly reduce the recurrence of lower back pain.
Suspended LAFD firefighters called back to work after vax mandate ends could still be fired
Several LAFD firefighters put on paid leave for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine have been called back to the field, now that the vaccine mandate has ended. But they could still be fired.
Fake Wegovy and Ozempic warnings: What to know
WHO and Eli Lilly has warned consumers to be cautious of counterfeit versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic being sold online.
California firefighters celebrate one of their own becoming cancer-free
Around 50 uniformed firefighters across Southern California surprised Corona Fire Battalion Chief Brandon Willson before he had his final chemotherapy treatment.
Riverside Co. firefighter becomes cancer survivor
A heartwarming moment unfolded in Irvine on Thursday morning as a Riverside County firefighter became cancer-free.
Corona firefighter celebrates becoming cancer-free
Several agencies across Southern California came together to celebrate Corona Fire Batallion Chief, Brandon Willson, who is officially cancer free!
Honeybees can detect lung cancer, researchers say
Researchers at Michigan State University have learned that honeybees can detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath.
LA County reporting an increase of Monkeypox cases
Symptoms include rash or sores that look like pimples or blisters on the face and body as well as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches or swelling of lymph nodes.
10 new monkeypox cases reported in LA County
Nearly a dozen new Mpox cases were reported in Los Angeles County.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
New study suggests certain colors you wear could attract mosquitoes to bite
Researchers are looking more closely at mosquito sensory systems, especially their sense of smell, to understand how mosquitoes find food.