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.
American Heart Association makes startling heart disease prediction: ‘Near-perfect storm’
Heart disease has been the world’s No. 1 killer for over a century, and experts predict that it will become even more prevalent in the coming decades.
FDA warns some oysters, clams could be contaminated with paralytic shellfish toxins
The tainted seafood was harvested in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Eating these items can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning resulting in symptoms including nausea, shortness of breath, and respiratory paralysis.
Nighttime showers can reduce allergy symptoms
Taking a shower at night can help reduce your allergy symptoms, one expert says.
Pasadena reports uptick in typhus infections
According to the Pasadena Department of Public Health, around one to five cases of typhus infections are reported in the city each year. So far in 2024, 8 cases have been reported already.
Unvaccinated firefighter fired due to LA City vax mandate hoping to get jobs back
Former LA City employees who were fired for not adhering to the vaccine mandate are hoping to get their jobs back.
LA ends controversial vaccine mandate for city employees
Nearly three years after a vaccine requirement was implemented for its employees, the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday voted to rescind the mandate.
Gay men can now donate blood to patients in need
As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, check out a local hospital that was instrumental in getting the ban on gay men donating blood overturned.
LA City Council to vote on ending vaccine mandate
Council members will consider a proposed ordinance that would terminate its COVID-19 vaccination policy for all current and future city workers retroactive to June 2, as recommended by the city's Executive Employee Relations Committee.
1st case of sexually-transmitted form of ringworm reported in US
The rare, sexually-transmitted fungal infection can take months to clear up, even with treatment, health officials warned. Here's what know.
Boxer Ryan Garcia posts series of cryptic tweets following arrest
In a series of tweets, Ryan Garcia asked his fans for prayers and compared himself to Britney Spears and Donald Trump.
Xylitol sugar alternative linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke: study
Humans produce xylitol in their bodies at very low levels, but high levels of the compound can cause “big problems,” a new study concludes.
Inflammatory bowel disease: 'Major cause of IBD' discovered by researchers
IBD, the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, impacts millions of people worldwide. Researchers say they have found a “major cause" of the disease and treatment using existing drugs.
Children with total deafness regain hearing after ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy
This was the first time gene therapy was applied to both ears, researchers say.
Healthcare workers hit the picket lines
Healthcare workers from the National Union of Healthcare workers authorized pickets outside of Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Wednesday.
Fauci grilled by House GOP over COVID-19 response, origins
During his testimony, Anthony Fauci and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got into a heated exchange. Greene tried to discredit Fauci while grilling him on social distancing and masking guidelines during the pandemic.
LA County reports first sample of West Nile virus of 2024
A West Nile virus mosquito sample has been confirmed in Los Angeles County, officials said Saturday – the first positive sample in the area of 2024.
Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds
A new study from Lund University in Sweden reveals that individuals with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma, regardless of the tattoo's size.