Fate Of LA Pot Shops Left To Voters
Los Angeles politicians have struggled for more than five years to regulate medical marijuana, trying to balance the needs of the sick against neighborhood concerns that pot shops attract crime.
Doctors Urge Women To Test For Breast Cancer Gene After Jolie’s Mastectomy
A spokesperson for the health care facility where Angelina Jolie underwent a preventative double mastectomy has spoken out to...
Ventura County Passes Law Requiring Porn Actors To Wear Condoms
Ventura County has passed a law requiring actors in porn films to wear condoms during production, the Ventura County Star...
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Offering Free Meningitis Vaccines
A Los Angeles health organization founded to fight AIDS is moving to take on meningitis after the death of a West Hollywood man.
OC Health Officials Issue Warning On Potential Disease Outbreak
Public health officials are warning of a potential outbreak of meningococcal disease after an 18-year-old Huntington Beach girl...
CBS Local Health News
Experts Offer Tips On How To De-Stress During Mega Commutes
Mega commuters like many Los Angelenos are at an increased health risk because of the time they spend on the road.
Voters To Decide Future Of Medical Marijuana In Los Angeles
In addition to the election of a new mayor next week, voters will also be deciding the future of medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles.
Irvine Boy, 4, Revived After Nearly Drowning In Community Pool
IRVINE (CBSLA.com) — A 4-year-old boy was revived by paramedics on the way to the hospital Tuesday after nearly drowning in a community pool. Paramedics were called to 42 Clocktower in Irvine just after 5 [...]
Bat Discovered In Garage Of Costa Mesa Home Tests Positive For Rabies
COSTA MESA (CBSLA.com) — A bat found in the garage of a Costa Mesa home has tested positive for rabies. A 15-year-old boy found the animal alive on the floor of the garage on May [...]
Celebrities Applaud Angelina Jolie For Encouraging Cancer Dialogue, Testing
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Angelina Jolie’s revelation she underwent a preventative double mastectomy after testing positive for the breast cancer gene is being met with a wave of support in Hollywood. The 37-year-old actress, in [...]
Smart & Final Expands Recall Of Pasta Product Over Labeling Error
Los Angeles-based Smart & Final is expanding its recall of certain batches of frozen tortellini because of a labeling error.
WebMD Health News
Antibiotics May Relieve Back Pain Symptoms
Taking antibiotics could relieve symptoms of chronic lower back pain, according to a new study.
Confused By Health Care Marketplaces? Help Is Coming
Under the Affordable Care Act, people and small businesses will be able to purchase insurance through a Marketplace.
Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: Q&A
Mutations in certain genes raise the risk of breast cancer by as much as 80 percent, experts say.
