UCLA reinstates indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID cases
Citing rising COVID-19 cases across the county and on campus, UCLA Friday will reinstate an indoor mask-wearing mandate for all students, staff and visitors at campus facilities.
Citing rising COVID-19 cases across the county and on campus, UCLA Friday will reinstate an indoor mask-wearing mandate for all students, staff and visitors at campus facilities.
Many of us have a vitamin D deficiency and don't know it, researchers say
Almost half of us, worldwide, suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. And before you go running for the sun, that may not necessarily be the cure.
Almost half of us, worldwide, suffer from a vitamin D deficiency. And before you go running for the sun, that may not necessarily be the cure.
9 Monkeypox cases reported in 7 states, CDC says
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Parents need time with peers to process Texas school massacre, experts say
Coping with the aftermath of the Texas elementary school massacre is especially challenging for parents with school-age children. Not only just they help their kids heal, but also manage their own emotions.
Coping with the aftermath of the Texas elementary school massacre is especially challenging for parents with school-age children. Not only just they help their kids heal, but also manage their own emotions.
Vaccines don't always protect infected from 'long Covid,' new research shows
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
Baby formula shortage: FDA chief takes heat for slow response to issue
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf laid out a series of setbacks in congressional testimony that slowed his agency’s response.
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf laid out a series of setbacks in congressional testimony that slowed his agency’s response.
Pediatricians urge COVID booster shots for kids 5 to 11
One doctor said with so many intergenerational households, it's important for kids and older adults to get vaccinated and boosted.
One doctor said with so many intergenerational households, it's important for kids and older adults to get vaccinated and boosted.
Smallpox vaccine Jynneos can prevent monkeypox, CDC says
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
Monkeypox reported in Sacramento; 1st known case in California
A patient who traveled to Europe and came back to Sacramento most likely has monkeypox; the first known case in California.
A patient who traveled to Europe and came back to Sacramento most likely has monkeypox; the first known case in California.
COVID-19 rebound reported after Pfizer’s pill Paxlovid, CDC says
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo tests positive for COVID-19
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo revealed he has tested positive for COVID-19, he said in a statement issued on Monday
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo revealed he has tested positive for COVID-19, he said in a statement issued on Monday
COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5: Pfizer says 3 small doses offer strong protection
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Theories emerge for mysterious liver illnesses in children
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
CDC officials last week said they are now looking into 180 possible cases across the U.S. Most of the children were hospitalized, at least 15 required liver transplants and six died.
Wildfire smoke can cause lung cancer and brain tumors: new research
The latest research about wildfire smoke suggests those living near fire zones may be at an increased risk for cancer. The toxic mix of chemicals can linger and cause health issues even years after the fire.
The latest research about wildfire smoke suggests those living near fire zones may be at an increased risk for cancer. The toxic mix of chemicals can linger and cause health issues even years after the fire.
Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe, expert says
A doctor says the leading theory to explain the more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including the U.S. was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
A doctor says the leading theory to explain the more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including the U.S. was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
Berkeley Unified must mask up again with rising COVID cases
Berkeley Unified School District will require students and staff to wear a mask starting Monday morning. The latest mandate is expected to stay in place until the end of the school year.
Berkeley Unified School District will require students and staff to wear a mask starting Monday morning. The latest mandate is expected to stay in place until the end of the school year.
Baby formula shortage: 78,000 pounds of formula arrives in US
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
The flight was the first of several to provide “some incremental relief in the coming days” as the government tries to address a critical baby formula shortage.
Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins announces ALS diagnosis
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
John Driskell Hopkins, who's been with the band since the beginning, said he's noticed some balance issues and stiffness in his hands over the past several years.
Biden on Monkeypox: Outbreak should concern 'everybody,' as health experts are baffled
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
3 Air Force cadets who refused COVID-19 vaccine won't be commissioned
A fourth cadet who had refused the vaccine until about a week ago decided to be vaccinated and will graduate and become an Air Force officer.
A fourth cadet who had refused the vaccine until about a week ago decided to be vaccinated and will graduate and become an Air Force officer.