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Instead of struggling with weekly injections, patients may soon be able to swallow a daily pill to lose weight. Both the makers of Wegovy and Mounjaro are seeking FDA approval for tablets.
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The clubhouse model offers a place for people living with mental illness to grow and recover in community. Research has shown they can lead to good outcomes.
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Hearing aids have become more accessible than ever, but their ties to a variety of stigmas — and costs — keep them out of the ears of people who need them.
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How some men are taking steps to forge, or rekindle, male friendships to feel less alone.
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A new California law allows trained physician assistants, also called physician associates, to perform first-trimester abortions without the presence of a supervising doctor. The legislation is part of a broader effort by the state to expand access to abortion care, especially in rural areas. Some doctor groups are wary.
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You're probably dreading that hour of lost sleep as we "spring forward" for the start of daylight saving time on Sunday, March 10. We have some advice.
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CVS will start filling prescriptions for mifepristone in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Walgreens will start in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California and Illinois.
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The aim of one-on-one reading time with volunteers is to create some calm for shelter dogs and help them get adopted. There are benefits for the readers, too.
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We’re past the post-holiday peak, according to Los Angeles County health officials.
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The state purchased 250,000 misoprostol pills last year for about $100,000.
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Applied Behavior Analysis is the most commonly used therapy for autistic children has created a substantive debate around whether it's the best option for every family. We'll get into what the concerns are and alternatives in case you need them.
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L.A. is a vast place and it can be hard to connect. We have some suggestions.
