If you thought maybe you'd turn your lunchtime into a nod to National Burger Month by picking up one of those ubiquitous combo meals, this buzz-killing infographic produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention illustrates just how much bigger an average American burger-fries-soda combo has gotten since 1950. more ›

For yet another year, Los Angeles has been named by the American Lung Association as one of the cities with some of the dirtiest air in America. more ›

After a recent visit with students at Nightingale Middle School by reps from CicLAvia and the Flying Pigeon LA bike shop, one of the kids decided to take it to the neighborhood's top dog and straight up ask for more bicycle lanes in his community, because, frankly, his community is full of unhealthy kids. more ›

We caught up with Kimberly Fowler - a former triathlete - to chat about her hand in the LA Roadrunners' six-month training program, her personal obstacles and why marathon runners should add a little downward facing dog to their step. more ›

A bill introduced last week by state Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel) could have serious impact on how food trucks do business, if the bill is made into law. AB 1678 calls for the prohibition of mobile vending within 1500 feet of an elementary or secondary school between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. more ›

The California Cancer Research Act (CCRA), a statewide June 5 ballot initiative, aims to increase the tax on cigarettes, and a recent University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) study says the initiative would create thousands of jobs and significantly boost the state's overall economy. more ›

Celebrate surviving your first month of 2012 by having a few laughs at The Moth's latest installment or the Silent Movie Theatre's dragalicious double bill. Feeling energetic? Head into DTLA for the grand opening of Bank Wednesdays, a night of fierce house music. For those of you who are seeking some self-help, The Actors' Gang is digging deep into the effects of childhood trauma. Or check out free literary readings at the Hammer. The choice is yours, and keep reading for the details. more ›

A settlement requiring the Brazilian Blowout manufacturer to warn consumers and hair stylists of the health risks associated with its products was announced today, making it the first government enforceable action in the U.S. to address the exposures of formaldehyde gas associated with said products. more ›

Today the USDA implemented new nutritional standards for school lunches, including allowing the two tablespoons of tomato paste on frozen pizza to count as a serving of vegetables. Yep, according to our government, pizza is a vegetable. more ›

In the city of Loma Linda, California, those Golden Arches are more akin to the sign of the devil. Imagine if you will a town without a McDonald's. That's how it has been in Loma Linda, a city with a population of health-conscious residents who often live into their 80s, and many who are Seventh-day Adventists. more ›

Four out of ten Angelenos are more wigged out than they were five years ago. But, hey, at least we are working harder than the rest of the nation to tackle that stress! more ›

The Clean Plates guide to Los Angeles was released last week, and the timing is probably no coincidence; though they missed the "stocking stuffer" season, the book is poised to be prime fodder for any Angeleno embarking on a "new year, new you" kind of mission. more ›

Go ahead, have that glass of Pinot Noir with dinner, ladies--it could help you prevent breast cancer. New research released today from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. and published in the Journal of Women's Health indicates that moderate consumption of red wine may reduce one of the risk factors for breast cancer, reports City News Service. more ›

Smokers who enjoy lighting up with a drink or after a meal on the patio of West Hollywood restaurants are going to have to butt out for good starting Sunday, when a ban in such spaces goes into effect. more ›

Nearly a year after chef and activist Jamie Oliver visited LA and our schools' lunchrooms none other than Rush Limbaugh weighs in on our kids and their eating habits at LAUSD. Sounding more like Jonathan Swift sans irony, Limbaugh has responded on air to this weekend's LA Times piece on the new menu fail at the country's second largest school district. more ›

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced they have issued warning letters to eight California surgical centers and the marketing firm 1-800-GET-THIN LLC because their advertising for the Lap-Band surgical device is misleading. more ›

The short answer: You betcha. Now for the longer answer. A study released today found that while in some counties, including Los Angeles, the childhood obesity rate is showing some decline, there has been an increase in more than half the state's counties. more ›

Environmental Health Perspectives published findings from a study by scientists at the University of Wisconsin that reveal shocking relief for wallets from simply switching to two wheels. Focusing on eleven metropolitan cities in the upper Midwest, the study surveyed the economic and health benefits of swapping a car for a bicycle for trips less than five miles in length. more ›

It's Food Day! But wait, we eat every day so why an actual "Food" day? According to the non-profit that is sponsoring this day as dialogue they have some fairly straightforward (okay, awesome) goals. Plus, a few ways for you to get involved in the local "good food" movement. more ›

No one's reported getting sick yet, but a finished package of spinach tested as likely tainted with salmonella in Washington, and bagged greens-maker Taylor Farms has issued a voluntary, precautionary recall of 3,265 cases of several of their salad blends. more ›

Were you one of the estimated 30,000 participants who took part in the the 27th annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles on Sunday? The West Hollywood event was bolstered by the appearance of well-known AIDS activists, celebrities, and the fundraising walkers, whose dedication helped bring in a total of $3,005,014 to fight AIDS and provide vital care for people living with HIV in Los Angeles. more ›

Los Angeles, the City of Angels... Wait, scratch that. Let's start again. Los Angeles, America's most stressful city... That sounds more like it. According to a recent Forbes study, L.A. ranks number one among fifteen U.S. cities. more ›

Alarmed by the release of data on obesity and sugary beverage consumption in L.A. County, the department deemed informing the public of the amount of sugar in drinks - sodas, sports and energy - and how ingestion of these deadly sweet beverages directly impacts obesity as a crucial obligation. more ›

Sometimes you wanna spin where everybody knows your name. And you're always glad you came. This place is Revolution Fitness. With two locations - Santa Monica and Venice - the boutique style studios invite Angelenos, namely Westsiders, to spin, stretch and pump themselves fit in an embracing, community-focused atmosphere. more ›

A recent health scare connected to contaminated cantaloupe has reached California, as an outbreak of Listeria has caused 35 people in 11 states, including ours, to become ill. Four deaths have been associated with the illness. more ›

Cargill has announced a new recall affecting 185,000 pounds of their ground turkey following increased concerns about salmonella contamination. The recall affects three kinds of ground turkey products: Fresh Ground Turkey Chubs, Fresh Ground Turkey Trays, and Fresh Ground Turkey Patties. Those items are packaged and sold under the Honeysuckle White and Kroger labels. more ›

It's time to check your fridge and freezer, turkey lovers: In the wake of an outbreak of salmonella in at least 26 states, resulting in dozens of illnesses and the death of one California resident, meat-maker Cargill has announced a massive recall targeting a whopping 36 million pounds of ground turkey. more ›

A California resident has died after becoming ill from an antibiotic-resistant salmonella strain they contracted after eating contaminated ground turkey. "A California Department of Public Health spokesman said that the death was one of two cases of the illness reported in Sacramento County," reports KTLA. more ›

Bundle designed an infographic detailing "The Most & Least Expensive Cities for Health Care." Los Angeles and California are mentioned several times. more ›

The wife of a Glendale man who tried unsuccessfully to perform his own hernia removal operation with a butter knife says their lack of insurance is at the root of their troubles, according to the Glendale News-Press. more ›