Health

Raw milk has not been pasteurized, a heating process that kills disease-causing germs.

Millions of dollars of medical debt could be erased within the next several months for some residents in LA County thanks to a new program.

Across Los Angeles one in ten adults – approximately 785,000 Angelenos– are currently burdened with medical expenses, but a new medical debt pilot program plans to change that. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

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.

They’re widely marketed to men for performance, energy and sex drive. What you need to know to stay safe.

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

Two cats have died after being suspected of contracting H5 bird flu after drinking raw milk that had been recalled, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday. 

Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center.

In his stand-up special ‘Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…’ Foxx reveals how doctors overlooked this symptom of his potentially deadly aneurysm.

Officials are monitoring the outbreak, but say that a vaccine is not yet warranted because the virus isn’t spreading among people or causing severe illness.

In a series of archived posts from a now-deleted Reddit account, Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, wrote extensively about a chronic back condition that he said caused him immense pain.

A federal judge in North Dakota blocked a Biden administration rule that allowed DACA recipients to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

As demand for obesity drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro and Ozempic, outpaces supply, online scams are rising, according to cybersecurity experts.

The testing will begin Dec. 16.

Black and Latino communities are facing growing risks of losing access to medical services as more pharmacies across the U.S. closed in the recent years. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. 

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said Thursday it was not going ahead with a policy change that would limit reimbursements for anesthesia during surgeries and medical procedures. The new policy would have reimbursed doctors based on time limits set by the insurer.

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here! Join Jess and Andrea Hadley from Wellcare for essential tips to help you and your loved ones choose the best plan for 2025. Visit WellcareNow.com to learn more. Take charge of your health today!

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Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, on Friday raised concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda for the Department of Health and Human Services.

Landmarks across the county of Los Angeles will light up in red Sunday to commemorate World AIDS Day 2024, representing a collective commitment to ending the epidemic.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a dark view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.