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Federal changes starting in 2027 could impact 1 million L.A. County enrollees.
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They're blaming the highly contagious BA.2 subvariant — plus the emergence of a new Omicron descendent that scientists are calling BA.2.12.1.
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The agency says the proposal has the potential to significantly decrease disease and death from tobacco by "reducing youth experimentation and addiction."
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Under the legislative deal, starting Jan. 1, 2023, cases not involving a patient death will have a new limit of $350,000, with an increase over the next 10 years to $750,000.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says people 60 and older should not start taking aspirin to prevent heart attacks and strokes. People ages 40 to 59 should consult their doctor.
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Vaccinations and residual immunity are among the reasons, President Biden's chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday, as the number of deaths drop and hospitalizations rise only slightly.
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Data show that a third dose can help boost kids' immunity. Some experts are skeptical that another shot is needed for younger kids.
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With the BA.2 subvariant of omicron pushing infection rates up, many are reaching for at-home rapid tests. Here's what experts say on how best to use them.
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So many people caught the omicron variant over the winter that almost 60% of everyone in the U.S. — including most children — now have antibodies to the virus in their blood, the CDC said Tuesday.
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‘When You Don’t Know Where To Go, You Come Here:’ California Preps To Be A Haven For Abortion RightsCalifornia is preparing to step into the void, a scenario that seems more likely after Politico published a draft majority opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade.
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An L.A. father recognized his son’s symptoms after his own months-long COVID ordeal.
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Stephanie was usually careful about her health and regular vaccinations. But then she got into sharing far-out videos and fringe ideas. When COVID hit, misinformation put her and her husband at risk.
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Talking about testes and menses can be super awkward for any kid. A new book tries to take the embarrassment out of growing up – and be inclusive of every body.
