Health

USDA orders testing across nation's milk supply amid rising bird flu cases

California is reporting the highest number of infections. At least 58 people have been infected with bird flu, including one child.

Raw milk from Raw Farm is displayed for sale at a grocery store in Torrance, Calif., on Nov. 29.

How is California’s big plan to get help for people living with mental illness going in LA? Depends on who you ask

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.

A computer screen inside a courtroom has graphics which read "CARE Court: LA County Caring together." An American flag and a California flag are to the left of the screen.

How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes

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.

Compounds found in cocoa are known to have health benefits. A new study adds to the evidence.

All Raw Farm milks recalled over bird flu — but can you actually get the virus by drinking it?

An infectious disease expert explains how viral load, and how it’s ingested, can all play a role.

A close up of white milk jugs on a store frige shelf, surrounded by other products. The jugs say raw milk and are from raw farm.

The fight against medical debt is pivoting to the states after Trump's election

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.

Do you know what’s in your drugs? LA County libraries can help you find out

Thirteen locations in the library system are offering free fentanyl test strips.

Two hands with light skin tone hold thin lime green packs with green wording that reads "Rapid Response" and a blue box that reads "Drug Test"

California birth centers are shutting down. A lawmaker has a new plan to help them

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.

A woman medical workers in blue scrubs examines a pregnant woman's stomach as she lays on a bed. A computer screen is in the background.

Here's why bird flu fears are intensifying

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.