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COVID JN.1 variant now leading cause of infections in US

WebAs of Friday, CDC data estimates indicate that the quickly spreading variant is now causing almost half of infections nationwide, when just days ago it was estimated …

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Respiratory illness activity 'very high' in California; medical experts

WebAcross the country, 38 states are experiencing high or very high levels of respiratory illness activity, including California.

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Mask requirement reinstated for staff, visitors at Los Angeles …

WebA week ago, the health department said it was possible that at least part of the local increase in transmission is driven by new COVID-19 strains gaining dominance …

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This heart condition is most often missed in women. Here's how to …

Web"The CDC approved it as a diagnosis, as of October 1st, 2023, that this disease of the microcirculation of the capillaries, is now a recognized diagnosis," said …

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Why doctors say wireless pacemaker is game changer for heart …

WebKim said because this leadless pacemaker works in both chambers of the heart, he expects it will revolutionize the industry. "I think this is going to be the beginning …

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L.A. County Health Survey finds disproportionate public health

WebLOS ANGELES, Calif. (KABC) -- A Los Angeles County Health Survey shows Black, Asian and Latinx adults continue to face disproportionate inequities when it …

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City of Hope launches life-saving mobile cancer unit that brings

WebLOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Getting regular screenings are key to catching cancer early, but many people put off going to the doctor. Now, City of Hope is launching its first mobile …

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In Santa Monica, first US patients undergo new quick-zap …

WebAtrial fibrillation is one of the fastest growing heart disorders in the U.S. Doctors can treat it successfully by burning and scarring faulty heart tissue, but cardiac …

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Neighborhoods of color east of LAX have some of the highest …

WebNeighborhoods of color east of LAX have some of the highest health risks, data shows. Areas downwind of the airport have respiratory risks higher than 90% of the …

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Anxiety hits certain age groups harder than others. Here's how to …

WebAnxiety is a serious mental health condition that can have a significant impact on people's quality of life. In fact, severe anxiety can be debilitating, and it impacts up to …

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New smartphone app uses selfie to measure blood pressure

WebThursday, July 6, 2023. The launch of a new app could make knowing your blood pressure status as easy as taking a selfie. SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- In the U.S., 122 …

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New OC street medicine program to provide medical care for the …

WebGARDEN GROVE (KABC) -- A first-of-its-kind mobile clinic in Orange County is ready to hit the streets of Garden Grove to help those who need it most. CalOptima Health is …

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Black Maternal Health Week 2024 spotlights disproportionate …

WebDuring Black Maternal Health Week, ABC7 takes a closer look at the disproportionate challenges faced by Black women who are expecting a child.

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Is it better to walk or run

WebResearchers in Taiwan found a daily five-minute run can lower your risk of dying by 30%, reduce your risk of heart disease by 45% and increase your lifespan by …

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US fertility rate dropped to lowest in a century as births dipped in

WebThe teen birth rate reached another record low of 13.2 births per 1,000 females ages 15 to 19, which is 79% lower than it was at the most recent peak from 1991.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders launches Senate investigation into 'high' …

WebSen. Bernie Sanders is taking aim at the high prices of the blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. The Vermont senator, an independent who has long called out …

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How is Celine Dion health

WebCHICAGO -- Celine Dion is focusing on her family and the future as she continues to live with a health challenge. The legendary entertainer marked International …

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Jack Hanna no longer recognizes loved ones as his Alzheimer's …

WebBeloved zookeeper and TV animal expert Jack Hanna is now living with advanced Alzheimer's disease, his family said recently. They also revealed he no longer …

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Connecticut barbers save little girl from running into busy road

WebDramatic video shows two barbers from Look Sharp Barbershop in East Hartford, Connecticut save a toddler from running into traffic just in time.

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Judge rejects Donald Trump's bid for new E. Jean Carroll trial, …

WebA federal judge in New York on Thursday rejected former President Donald Trump's bid for a new trial in a defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll. The …

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Ominous, yet romantic start to Joey's season of 'The Bachelor,' …

WebFirst out of the limo was Lexi, a 30-year-old digital strategist from Atlanta. Just a reminder, Joey is 28, so she's a bit older than him! They talked about how they felt …

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BB gun shooting prompts lockdown at Mint Canyon Community …

WebSIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- A shooter opened fire with a BB gun Wednesday morning in Canyon Country, prompting the lockdown of an elementary school, officials …

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Prosecutor in DA George Gascón's office charged with felonies for

WebIn 2019, then-Los Angeles County Undersheriff Tim Murakami said the agency was investigating Teran along with Inspector General Max Huntsman for …

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Metro installing AI-powered cameras on buses to issue tickets to

WebLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is getting some help to issue parking tickets to vehicle owners parked in bus lanes.

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LAPD releases bodycam video of armed man jumping off balcony …

WebDramatic bodycam video shows the moment an armed suspect was fatally shot by Los Angeles police after he jumped from the balcony of an apartment building in Reseda.

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