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.
LA County reports 1st case of dengue not related to travel
Los Angeles County is reporting its first case of locally-acquired mosquito-borne dengue not related to travel, the Department of Public Health announced Monday.
Kate, princess of Wales, completes chemotherapy, set to resume public duties
Kate, the Princess of Wales, has announced that she has completed chemotherapy following treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.
How many alarms do you set in the morning? Sleep expert shares ideal number
The more times one hits the snooze button, the more they’re interrupting their sleep cycle, according to a sleep psychologist from the Cleveland Clinic.
Eggs recalled after salmonella outbreak in multiple states
Eggs from a Wisconsin farm have been recalled after dozens of people across the country were sickened with a salmonella infection.
Watching game shows like 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' can boost cognitive health, say experts
Game shows can boost problem-solving skills, improve memory and strengthen your mind — here's how.
Sleeping longer on weekends could lower heart disease risk by 20%, study finds
People who experience inadequate sleep on weekdays can benefit from weekend catchups.
Closure at Will Rogers State Beach lifted following sewage spill
The sewage spill was caused by tree roots blocking a sewer line, health officials said.
West Nile virus deaths reported in the US: What to know
Three people have died in the U.S. from West Nile virus, the mosquito-borne illness that can sometimes cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.
Eli Lilly cutting cost of certain weight loss drugs by at least 50%
Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.
Boar's Head recall: What to know about deadly listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
Boar’s Head has recalled more than 7 million pounds of deli products amid the largest listeria outbreak in the U.S. since 2011, the CDC said.
9 people now dead from listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats
A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has claimed the lives of nine people and hospitalized dozens more. The CDC is urging consumers to check their refrigerators and discard any recalled products immediately.
US surgeon general names parent stress an 'urgent public health issue'
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
Middle school football player dies from head injury; second this week
A 13-year-old football player in West Virginia has died from a head injury during practice, the second such tragedy this week. His father now advocates for better head protection in youth sports.
California woman was believed to be missing while her body decomposed in a hospital morgue: lawsuit
For more than a year, the family of Jessie Peterson lived in agony, believing that the Northern California woman had gone missing. But according to a new lawsuit, it turned out she had been dead the whole time with her body sitting unclaimed and “forgotten" after a hospital moved it to a “cold storage facility."
Chemical found in rocket fuel found in drinking water, food: Consumer Report
Consumer Reports found perchlorate, a rocket fuel chemical, in food and water. Learn about the health risks and how to protect your family.
LA expands unarmed mental health teams in several Westside communities
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Monday announced the expansion of the city’s CIRCLE program to address homelessness.
Man distraught over planned sale of late mother’s home fatally shoots 4 family members, himself
A 69-year-old Tampa woman was one of the people who died when a New York man shot and killed four of his family members before taking his own life.
Cigarette use in U.S. hits 80-year low, survey finds
Cigarette smoking fell to a record low with the biggest decline in the use of the substance among young adults, according to a recent survey.
CIRCLE program expands to more neighborhoods
LA has expanded a program aimed to help those suffering from homelessness and mental health issues.