Santa Monica's beautiful beach may look inviting, but even the L.A. County Department of Public Health will tell you to think ...

California sets record for health insurance enrollment as state residents take advantage of federal financial help.

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Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.

Covered California officials urge DACA recipients to enroll in a health plan before Friday’s midnight deadline. “We are aware ...

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Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 68% containment and the Eaton Fire at 91% containment, ...

Animals at 25 egg and dairy production facilities, including one backyard coop, have tested positive, says the county health ...

In the face of anti-trans legislation sweeping the country over the past four years, California stepped up to protect trans ...

In 2000, in response to the frustration of 23 million California HMO consumers, I was appointed by then-California Gov. Gray Davis to be the nation’s first “HMO czar.” The new agency I was running was ...

Neuropathy, a debilitating condition affecting millions worldwide, can significantly impair daily life and well-being. Traditional treatments often fall short, offering temporary relief at best while ...