health & wellness

Most people think of physical therapy as rehabilitation. But many physical therapists want the profession to be seen as preventive medicine. Think of a physical therapist the way you do a dentist. You go regularly and get checked out even if you’re not having a problem. You could have an exam that would include your health history and current health...

Health officials have raised concerns about the possibility of a “silent” surge of COVID-19 this winter.

There’s a saying that breakfast is the most important meal of day. But where do longevity experts stand on the matter? Opinions vary more than you’d think.

The U.S. has recorded over 32,000 whooping cough cases this year, compared with around 5,100 as of mid-December last year. Infants are most vulnerable to the bacterial infection.

What does “healthy” mean? New guidelines for food labels focus on what we should eat, instead of what we shouldn’t.

Getting a walk in every day is key to good health and an app called WeWard will pay you to hit that step count. “On average people walk 25% more,” founder says.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with Tamika Jeanty, founder and owner of “Taomi Tea N Treats”, to learn about the many therapeutic properties of tea. From curbing anxiety, to reducing inflammation and even balancing hormones, learn which blends could help you heal from within.

Researchers who found that obesity dipped for the first time in more than a decade suggested that weight loss drugs like Ozempic might play a role.

Doctor explains what you need to know about what is informally referred to as “brain fog.”

The report, from an advisory committee to the USDA, also suggests encouraging people to reduce their intake of sugary drinks and sodium and eat more whole grains.

Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables, all while continuing to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat.

A U.S. health panel says women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screening.

A dietitian shares the top snacks to eat to help strengthen your immune system during cold and flu season.

The mandate targeting bulk milk transporters and dairy processors is meant to help identify herds that have caught the virus, which has spread among livestock.

Cold weather doesn’t cause a cold, but it can affect you in surprising ways. Here’s how to stay healthy during winter.

People planning to pay for food early Thursday morning were greeted at 24/7 convenience stores with a message — “No EBT.” Here’s what we know.

Aaron Baker, founder of the nonprofit organization Adversity into Adventure, chats with California Live’s Jessica Vilchis about his tragedy-to-triumph story. After a catastrophic motocross crash left him paralyzed at the age of 20, Baker’s life has revolved around fostering hope for others through his organization and world tour.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with the Optimism Doctor, Deepika Chopra, to get some tangible and sustainable tips to keep your gratitude alive through the end of the year and into the next, whether you are an adult or have young children and are instilling this practice on a daily basis.

New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.

The new rule would expand access to the drugs for 3.4 million Americans who use Medicare and another 4 million people enrolled in Medicaid, a White House official said.