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Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has “pro-actively” checked into a health care facility, her publicist said Tuesday. Zeta-Jones, 43,..
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Breast-fed babies need vitamin D supplements
Most new moms aim to breast-feed their babies — a practice encouraged by experts who tout the many health benefits of breast milk. But..
Ah-choo! 4 questions for the allergist
With allergy season in full swing, sufferers are looking to reduce their pesky and irritating symptoms. But what really works, and what..
California is seventh out of the top 10 American cities with the worst ozone pollution
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Southern California, including the Inland Empire, continues to have the nation’s worst air pollution and ranks..
Affordable Care Act rules differ for former foster kids
Nathan Cox-Reed has a toothache. He thinks he needs a root canal, but the full-time student, 22, is uninsured. He can’t afford a trip to..
FDA bans generic versions of original OxyContin pills
In an effort to curb prescription painkiller abuse, the Food and Drug Administration is banning generic versions of the original OxyContin..
Doctors discover link between childhood obesity and leukemia
Doctors at Los Angeles’ Children’s Hospital have discovered a link between obesity and a significant decrease in a child’s ability..
What government tests found in your meat
When you shop for turkey burgers for dinner tonight, you may be buying more than meat. A recently released FDA report found that of all the..
Baby food makers in California court over lead warnings
Should baby food makers be required to post lead warnings on their products in California? That’s the question at stake in a civil trial..