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The change will mean CalOptima members who fall off Medi-Cal will remain eligible to enroll with the plan.
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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.Listen 3:59
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Raw poultry can contain salmonella and other bacteria that can cause miserable GI symptoms
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Cases of the common but potentially deadly respiratory virus are on the rise in California.
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The new program launching Dec. 1 means families and other caregivers can ask a judge to offer a treatment plan, but there are staffing and other concerns.
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Tuberculosis kills more people worldwide than any other infectious disease besides COVID-19
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If you buy your own health insurance through state and federal marketplaces, 'tis the season to compare prices, change coverage, and take advantage of subsidies. Here's what's new.
