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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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County supervisors voted Tuesday to delay implementation of the law that expands the definitions for "gravely disabled."
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Experts warn that new tropical viruses are headed for the U.S. – and the country should take active measures to fend them off.
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Perry was using ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety, but his last infusion was likely not responsible for his death, according to his autopsy.
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Wastewater monitoring shows coronavirus levels rising three times higher in the last month.
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One hundred cases of the fatal lung disease have been documented among fabricators of artificial-stone countertops in the state. LAist partnered with Public Health Watch and Univision to break the news of the silicosis cluster in Los Angeles last year.
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A graduate student’s discovery in random genetic testing could be game-changing.
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From 2016 to 2022, fentanyl overdose deaths in Los Angeles County increased 1,652%.
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It will allow family members to ask a judge to step in with a treatment plan for loved ones living with severe and untreated mental illness.
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On a recent Thursday, we came back to the Crawford to chat about wellness in LGBTQ+ spaces. Learn a bit about the speakers and watch the event.
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Parents say flavored medication can help ensure their kids finish a prescription. Far fewer California pharmacies are offering that service as they await new rules from a state regulator.
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As the country enters its fourth holiday season with COVID-19, experts offer advice about how Americans should navigate the risks and what precautions still make sense.
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Raw poultry can contain salmonella and other bacteria that can cause miserable GI symptoms
