LA Post: Top headlines on health and wellness

Crime|Health|US|World

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the murder case against Lindsay Clancy

September 04, 2026

Africa|Education|Health|Science|World

Schools reopen in Congo’s Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers

A new academic year has started across Congo despite concerns by parents and teachers that the Ebola outbreak still poses risks to children in the epicenter

September 01, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Extreme heat is taking a toll on firefighters as wildfires stretch crews to the limit

Wildland firefighters face heat from the environment, the fire and their own bodies as they work long, exhausting hours. The head of Purdue’s fire lab explains the health risks and what can help.

August 27, 2026

Environment|Health|Science

From flames to haze, wildfire smoke transforms as it travels, and it can harm your health in different ways

To understand what’s in the smoke you might be breathing, you have to look at where it’s been.

August 25, 2026

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Relentless heat and drought take a toll on herders’ physical and mental health, in Kenya and the US

Whether in Kenya or California, herders face dangerous temperatures and difficult conditions that put a strain on their health.

August 25, 2026

Puerto Rico is rationing water, but many residents stopped trusting the tap long before the drought

Drought and a ruptured pipeline have forced Puerto Rico into revolving water shut-offs. For many people, the disruption started years earlier, as did loss of faith in the utility.

August 20, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Science

Severe flooding raises deadly overdose risk in rural Appalachia, study finds – and the harm lasts for years

Disasters weaken support systems that take years to rebuild, at the same time people caught in them are under extraordinary financial and psychological stress.

August 18, 2026

Health|Science|Technology

AI skin cancer detection tools are getting better – but only for people with light skin

These apps and software programs could provide access to lifesaving screening – if researchers can find a way to remove the baked-in bias.

September 03, 2026

Environment|Health|Science

Decades after 9/11, toxic dust and PTSD may be accelerating brain aging among first responders

From intense psychological trauma to exposure to neurotoxic dust, first responders at ground zero continue to confront significant physical and mental health risks.

September 02, 2026

Education|Health|Technology

Online mental healthcare is here to stay: Here’s how to navigate your options and find the right clinician

Clear communication is the secret sauce to safe and effective treatment.

September 01, 2026

Education|Health|Opinion|Science

Trust is a behavior, not a credential – and that explains the Rodgers-Fauci divide

Viewing trust as behaviors, not feelings, can help explain why some heed Aaron Rodgers’ advice over Dr. Fauci’s – and what experts can do about it.

August 31, 2026

Environment|Health|Science

‘Mad honey’ that can stop your heart is now being sold online worldwide

The honey is being exported without the knowledge of the honey harvesters that keeps consumers safe.

August 27, 2026

Health|Science|Technology

FDA approves breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib nearly doubles survival

Around 97% of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer die within five years. Researchers have figured out a way to target the mechanism that makes these tumors so deadly.

August 27, 2026

Health|Opinion|Science|Technology

I’m part of the team writing the next bible of psychiatry – for the first time, the DSM will use biology to understand mental disorders

Despite advances in neuroscience, the underlying biology of mental illness has remained elusive. The DSM-6 will attempt to integrate neurobiology into how clinicians diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions.

August 26, 2026

Stop trying to maintain constant productivity: Your ability to cope with stress changes with the seasons and your own biological clocks

You can build resilience that will work with the changing rhythms in your life.

August 26, 2026

Health|Opinion|Science|World

Lactose intolerance is actually the human norm – but racism, the US government and business interests have made it into a condition

The vast majority of people around the world are lactose intolerant. But American propaganda and scientific biases have made milk and dairy products a staple in global diets.

August 25, 2026

Health|Science

More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work – a biologist separates the science from the marketing

Protein powders and protein-fortified versions of all manner of foods line grocery store shelves. But just because something has added protein doesn’t necessarily make it better.

August 21, 2026

Education|Health|Science|World

Why millions of people around the world are contracting measles in 2026

Measles is making a comeback around the world. In places with low vaccination rates, a few cases can quickly become an epidemic.

August 21, 2026

Education|Health|Science

16% of Pennsylvania teens have considered suicide – but everyday connection may help

New Penn State research on nearly 200,000 Pennsylvania teens finds everyday bonds with family, school and community may help prevent youth suicide.

August 21, 2026

Education|Health|Science

New therapies help people with schizophrenia – but access is woefully inadequate

Novel treatments include mental exercises to boost cognitive function, as well as strategies that help people with schizophrenia understand the emotions of others.

August 20, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Traumatic memories are often fragmented – a psychologist explains how and why that happens

When a person’s story about a traumatic event seems fuzzy, they may be experiencing the nuances of how their brain processes trauma.

August 19, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Science

25 years after 9/11, what disasters reveal about Americans’ ability to reconnect

Decades of disaster research show how catastrophes strain communities – and reveal the connections that help people endure.

September 03, 2026

Health|Political|Science|US

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?

Utah is poised to become the first state to prohibit fluoride in its water systems, just weeks after fluoride-critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed to lead the U.S.

February 14, 2025

Health|Science|Sports

Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died 2 years ago

February 20, 2025

Africa|Health|Political|World

Mpox still a health emergency, says WHO

The mpox outbreak is still a public health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.

February 27, 2025

Health|Political|Science|US

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health — and how to prepare

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health

March 04, 2025

Economy|Health|World

World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding shortages

The World Food Programme warned on Friday it is facing a funding shortfall that could impact its ability to supply support to people facing acute food shortages in Sudan within

April 25, 2025

Arts|Health

Community 'rock train' grows in hospital yard to help comfort patient with special needs

May 05, 2025

Business|Environment|Health|Science

What is fluoride and why is it added to the US water supply?

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

May 16, 2025

Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe

May 19, 2025

Economy|Environment|Health

Soledad launches temporary encampment to aid homeless transition

May 28, 2025

Arts|Health|Political|Travel|World

WorldPride gathers in Washington as Trump rolls back LGBTQ+ rights

LGBTQ+ people from around the world gather in Washington this week for a parade, a political rally and cultural performances marking WorldPride to channel joy in

June 05, 2025

Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

'It was like an ambush': Two women report being assaulted while walking their dogs

June 16, 2025

Education|Health|Science|World

What is gender-affirming care? Your questions, answered

June 19, 2025

Health|Political|World

The legal status of assisted dying in different countries

British lawmakers voted on Friday to proceed with legislation to legalise assisted dying for the terminally ill, in what would be the country's biggest social change in a generation.

November 12, 2024

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous

July 04, 2025

Health|Political|Sports

A list of sports organizations that have begun transgender competition bans

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has become the latest governing body in the sports world to enact a policy change around transgender athlete competition

July 23, 2025

Crime|Health|World

A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out

Federal immigration agents detained a Tunisian man in Southern California who had a pending green card application

August 02, 2025

Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel

Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape

Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year

August 19, 2025

Environment|Health|Science|World

What is a famine and who declares one?

Famine is now occurring in Gaza City

August 22, 2025

Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology

US consumers with prime credit are starting to slip on payments

U.S. consumers with the highest credit scores are starting to fall behind in debt repayments, credit scoring company VantageScore said in a report published on

August 25, 2025

Health|Political|US|World

Trump dismisses rumors he is in ill health

President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed reports on social media that he is in ill health, saying he was busy over the Labor Day weekend

September 03, 2025

Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Three infants found dead in home after woman evicted, police say

September 17, 2025

A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say

A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country

September 23, 2025

What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses

October 03, 2025

Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?

New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing” through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough

October 05, 2025

Crime|Health|US

Medical helicopter crashes on Sacramento highway

Three people who were on board a medical helicopter are in critical condition after it crashed on a Sacramento highway Monday evening, according to fire officials.

October 07, 2025

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

'Letters from Home': Honor Flight recreates Vietnam War mail call

October 11, 2025

Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Pennsylvania State Police to look into incident involving insulin, glass contaminating shaved ice at school event

October 18, 2025

Business|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Family turns driveway into free food pantry

October 31, 2025

Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology|Travel

Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel

November 21, 2025

Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

71-year-old worker pinned under equipment in cranberry bog in Massachusetts dies

November 24, 2025

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Doctor in Matthew Perry overdose case sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison

A California doctor was sentenced to 2-1/2 years in prison on Wednesday for illegally supplying "Friends" sitcom star Matthew Perry with ketamine, the

December 04, 2025

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

‘Small but Mighty’: 5-year-old boy saves family from house fire

December 06, 2025

Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe

January 22, 2026

Health|Science|US|Videos|World

Tracking measles cases in the United States

February 13, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle

Paramedic crochets hats for newborns amid rise in pre-hospital births

February 20, 2026

Education|Health|Science

UNL professor granted millions for HIV vaccine research

February 20, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events

Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making time for conversations, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information

March 05, 2026

Crime|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump administration widens its anti-fraud efforts with a Medicaid probe in New York

President Donald Trump's administration is expanding its crackdown on state Medicaid programs to New York, launching a fraud probe in the state

March 05, 2026

New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial

Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on children are studying a deposition from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg

March 05, 2026

Crime|Health|World

What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges

A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950

March 05, 2026

Health|Science

Could popular weight loss drugs become the new treatment for addiction? Evidence is starting to mount

March 05, 2026

Transgender Kansans, blindsided by invalidated IDs, fear wide-ranging legal restrictions will isolate them publicly

March 05, 2026

Crime|Environment|Health|Technology

Bloodhounds in North Dakota are blazing a trail in the Midwest

The North Dakota Highway Patrol's newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and a powerful tool for finding people

March 05, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Kids need more sleep than many parents think. How to fix the bedtime gap

March 05, 2026

3 women found dead, suspect remains at large

March 05, 2026

Triple homicide suspect arrested in Colorado after women found dead on Utah hiking trail and in home

March 05, 2026

Economy|Health|Science|World

Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID

Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.

March 05, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Georgia city passes ordinance protecting natural hairstyles

March 05, 2026

Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Bay Area driver unscathed after dozing off and crashing into big rig

March 05, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Science

Measles is not the only disease on the rise. Mumps also may be making a comeback

March 06, 2026

Business|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Celtics' Jayson Tatum listed as 'questionable,' on verge of return 9 months after Achilles surgery

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is on the verge of making a return to NBA action nine months after rupturing his right Achilles tendon injury during last season’s playoffs

March 06, 2026

Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Animal cruelty charges filed after parakeet fed marijuana, beer

March 06, 2026

28-year-old woman arrested in connection with 2 girls found dead in suitcases

March 06, 2026

Crime|Education|Health

'Loved her students fiercely': California community honors beloved teacher Shelley Snyder

March 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

Sacramento Planned Parenthood now offering Botox, menopause care

March 06, 2026

Glendale teen mistakenly declared dead reunites with firefighters who saved him

March 06, 2026

Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Teen driver thanks 5 officers who saved his life after fiery crash on Long Island

March 06, 2026

Business|Health|Science|Technology

FDA goes on offense amid surge of criticism for recent drug decisions

March 06, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health

March 06, 2026

Health|Political|Science

US states' lawsuit seeking to curb abortion drug access paused for now

A federal judge paused a lawsuit by Florida and Texas seeking to severely limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide while President Donald Trump's

September 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Health

Nestle to divest mainstream supplements business for $1 billion

Nestle on Tuesday agreed to divest Holistic Health platform, its mainstream vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business, to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for $1

September 01, 2026

Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial says it is deadlocked; deliberations continue

Jurors in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy notified the judge on Tuesday that they are unable to reach a unanimous decision on whether to convict the Massachusetts

September 01, 2026

Health|Political|Science

Trump names pastor to advise administration on tobacco health

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September 01, 2026

Health|Political|Science|US

FDA reverses stance on autism drug

The US Food and Drug Administration is no longer recommending a high-dose B vitamin medication (leucovorin) as a potential treatment for autism. Last fall, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed the drug could be a therapy for thousands of children with the condition.

March 10, 2026

Swalwell's exit shakes up a chaotic California governor's race

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader

April 13, 2026

Health

Bystanders' use of CPR helps save 71-year-old who collapsed at the airport

April 14, 2026

Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

Injured police officer thrown from semi truck searches for the woman who prayed for him

April 14, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Health

How music therapy is helping young patients heal at Phoenix Children's hospital

April 14, 2026

Camp Mystic official says he didn't see flood warnings issued the day before storm hit

The director of the Texas summer camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed by a devastating flood in 2025 said he did not see early federal and state warnings sent the day before the storm hit and that staff had no meetings about the pending danger

April 14, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Doctor delivers two sets of twins on his birthday at Westmoreland Hospital

April 14, 2026

Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Toxic dust from California’s shrinking Salton Sea is harming children’s lung growth – our study tracked the impact in 700 kids

A new study reveals how the lake bed’s toxic dust impairs lung development in children living nearby.

April 03, 2026

Health|Political|World

Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon's government to cancel Israel talks as battle rages in strategic town

Hezbollah's leader has urged Lebanon to withdraw from direct talks with Israel scheduled in Washington

April 13, 2026

Woman sues Uber after alleged violent, terrifying ride with her children

April 14, 2026

Health|Sports

Tyrese Haliburton says it's shingles, not Achilles recovery, that will test him this offseason

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was prepared to spend this past NBA season in the shadows, fighting his way back from a torn right Achilles tendon

April 14, 2026

Crime|Education|Europe|Health|World

UK report lays bare 'catastrophic' missed chances before stabbings at girls' dance class

An inquiry has found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation

April 13, 2026