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Martha Santana-Chin, a daughter of Mexican immigrants, took the helm last year of L.A. Care, the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan.
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Food recalls fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic but are on an uptick now. Here's how the government is tracing outbreaks — and some tips on handling food safely to minimize the risk of illness.Listen 2:39
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California is reporting the highest number of infections. At least 58 people have been infected with bird flu, including one child.
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One year in, L.A. County has received about 15% of the petitions it was projected to have during the first six months of CARE Court.
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A new study finds people who eat a small, daily serving of dark chocolate have a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. People who ate milk chocolate did not have a lower risk. Here's why.
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An infectious disease expert explains how viral load, and how it’s ingested, can all play a role.
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Patient and consumer advocates fear a new Trump administration will scale back federal efforts to expand financial protections for patients and shield them from debt.
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Thirteen locations in the library system are offering free fentanyl test strips.
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Birth centers are midwife-run facilities that deliver babies outside of hospitals. They have struggled to stay in business in part because of strict state licensing requirements.
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Efforts to contain the virus are falling short. A teenager in Canada is in critical condition after an unexplained infection. And the arrival of flu season has scientists on edge.
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Hundreds of millions of Proposition 1 dollars will be set aside for behavioral health prevention.
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A number of food and drinks have been recalled in recent weeks over the risk of foodborne illnesses.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom is urgently preparing to protect reproductive rights from the incoming Trump administration.
