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Six people graduated from the CARE Court program in L.A. County. Some officials say we should look beyond those numbers.
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A new study finds men with low T who used a gel to increase the hormone did not have a higher rate of heart attacks than men on a placebo. But the anti-aging benefits are iffy.
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The California Department of Public Health found Centinela Hospital Medical Center failed to meet some federal health care standards which "caused" or were "likely to cause" serious injury, and even death.
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The shortage comes as there has been a steady increase in rates of syphilis since 2000. Inventory can start depleting as early as this month, Pfizer said.
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A panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration has recommended revising the current COVID-19 vaccine so that it specifically targets omicron.
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Thousands of local governments nationwide are receiving settlement money from companies that made, sold, or distributed opioid painkillers, like Johnson & Johnson, AmerisourceBergen, and Walmart.
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California legislators have passed a slew of laws to protect abortion rights. But after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, many fear attempting to regulate “crisis pregnancy centers” is legally risky.
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More than 100 sites will offer free weekday lunches throughout L.A. County
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Dopamine is a part of our brain's survival mechanism. It is also part of why sugary foods and social media hook kids. The latest neuroscience can help parents help their kids manage behavior.Listen 6:20
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The program is set to launch in Los Angeles on Dec. 1.
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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders often develop diabetes at lower weights and younger ages than others. Doctors from these communities are pushing for earlier screenings and lifestyle changes.
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Combative words can be a source of personal strength for some patients, but for others, it can mask the reality of their conditions.Listen 10:58
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LAist Studios & USC Annenberg Media Present: "How COVID Changed Everything," a series where graduate students from all over the world examine the many ways — both dramatic and nuanced — that the pandemic has changed life in ways we are only now beginning to understand.
