NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease
Brett Favre announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Report details the lesser known link between alcohol and cancer risk
The latest Cancer Progress Report reveals a 33% decline in U.S. cancer deaths since 1991, but also highlights the lesser-known cancer risk posed by alcohol consumption.
More than 3,000 chemicals enter the body through food packaging, study finds
A new study recently found evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals (FCCs) through food packaging items.
California woman, 23, suffers life-threatening reaction after hospital allegedly required vaccines
Alleged vaccines to treat a blood condition left a 23-year-old woman turning purple and is now fighting for her life at the hospital.
Hospital requires vaccinations, woman has severe reaction
After being required to get vaccines for treatment, a 23-year-old woman with a rare blood disorder faces a severe reaction. Now, her family is seeking answers.
LA County seeing 'unprecedented' cluster of dengue cases
According to the health department, none of the patients had any history of traveling to areas where dengue is endemic.
More evidence found of microplastics infiltrating human brain, study says
Researchers in Brazil found evidence of microplastics in the brain tissue of human cadavers.
COVID XEC variant, reportedly more contagious, starting to spread
Health experts and scientists around the world are sharing thoughts on what they believe will be the next dominant COVID variant to watch for this fall - XEC.
Drug-resistant superbugs could kill more than 39 million by 2050, study suggests
More than 39 million people globally could die from superbugs that are resistant to widely-used medications by 2050, according to a new study.
Popular IVF clinic used by celebrities sued for wrongfully disposing of LA couple's embryos
A couple sued a Beverly Hills fertility clinic for allegedly disposing of their embryos and making it likely the pair will never have children biologically related to them.
4 out of 5 parents moved their kids out of booster seats too soon, study finds
A recent study reveals that 4 out of 5 parents transition their children out of booster seats too early, raising safety concerns. Find out the recommendations for child car seat safety and how to protect young passengers.
'America's Got Talent' cheerleader Emily Gold dead at 17
Emily Gold joined Los Osos High School's dance team in Rancho Cucamonga to compete on 'America's Got Talent' in August.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
FDA to propose new food label warnings to combat obesity
The FDA is considering food labels to help consumers identify products with unhealthy ingredients, but some experts wonder if this is enough to help in the fight of high obesity rates in the U.S.
High levels of lead detected in 12 brands of cinnamon and spice blends, report says
Elevated levels of lead were found in 12 of 36 cinnamon and spice mixture brands tested by Consumer Reports.
'Dead butt syndrome' can happen after sitting too long: How to avoid the condition
Experts reveal what causes gluteal amnesia and how to know if you have it.
5th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk in Carson happening this weekend
September is nationally known as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Recall of eggs, apple juice and deli meat: Recent list over various health concerns
Several grocery items have been recalled in recent weeks over various health concerns. Here’s what to know.
Selena Gomez ‘had to grieve’ inability to carry her own children due to ‘medical issues’
In 2013, Gomez was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune diease where the body attacks its own healthy tissue. She underwent chemotherapy and in 2017, at age 24, she had a kidney transplant, due to complications from the disease.