The case of the California plague that is believed to be caused by Lake South Tahoe Flea
A resident of South Lake Tahoe has tested positive for the plague, yes, the same disease transmitted by pests that…
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Column: Kennedy's hypocritical approach for public health puts us all at risk
Here is a new definition of Chutzpah: attend the funeral of a non -vaccinated child who died of measles after…
Why the FDA allows so many chemicals in the United States food supply.
THE FOOD AND MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION OF USA. Regulates food and health -related products to ensure that they are safe for…
Dozens get sick after LA Times 101 Best Restaurants event
Health officials are investigating a possible norovirus outbreak after dozens of people fell ill after eating raw oysters at the…
Quincy Jones died of pancreatic cancer, report says
Music legend Quincy Jones died earlier this month, reportedly from pancreatic cancer. The 28-time Grammy winner's cause of death was…
As bird flu outbreaks increase, piles of dead livestock seen in the Central Valley
TIPTON, California— There is a disease hanging over Tulare County's dairy industry. On a recent 98-degree afternoon, dead cows and…
Mosquito-borne dengue confirmed in Baldwin Park
Two more cases of mosquito-borne dengue virus were confirmed in Baldwin Park on Wednesday, according to the Los Angeles County…
Health officials recommend avoiding swimming at these Los Angeles County beaches
As Los Angeles County enters the peak of a scorching heat wave this week, public health officials are warning residents…
Editorial: Let's not learn the wrong lessons from Matthew Perry's ketamine tragedy
It’s impossible to say for certain that Matthew Perry would be alive today if he hadn’t gotten into his hot…
What motivates one of the few doctors who performs late-term abortions in the United States?
Warren Hern is as intense as you'd expect from someone who's been threatened with death for most of his career.…