CA Among Costliest States For Health Care: Ranking

Emergency room visits in the Golden State are particularly costly, according to the study.

Californians Can Order Free COVID Tests Again. How To Get Yours.

Updated rapid tests are expected to be able to detect newer variants just as a new COVID variant arrives in California.

Whooping Cough On The Rise In CA: What To Know About Pertussis

Cases of the respiratory infection, which can be particularly dangerous to infants, are considerably higher in California this year.

Virus Causing Polio-Like Paralysis On The Rise In CA, Wastewater Shows

The data shows the D68 virus, which could result in acute flaccid myelitis, is now being detected at medium levels in multiple CA counties.

Scientists Show How Pregnancy Changes The Brain In Innumerable Ways

The University of California study, published in Nature Neuroscience, found a remarkable change in gray matter.

Botox And 'No-Burp Syndrome'

“We hear that in Southern California it’s $25,000, in Seattle $16,000, in New York City $25,000,” Bastian said.

Respiratory Disease Is On The Rise In CA: What You Need To Know

Typically reported in the Central Valley and Central Coast regions, Valley fever is spreading north and south.

Updated COVID Vaccine Approved: What To Know, How To Get One In CA

The vaccine, which will be available soon, is said to target recent COVID strains that contributed to a summer surge nationwide.

11 CA Hospitals Among America's Greatest In New List

Becker's Hospital Review has recognized 11 California hospitals for clinical excellence, patient satisfaction and medical research.

Indoor Masking Urged As CA Faces ‘Largest Summer COVID Wave Yet’

Health experts say California's heatwave is keeping people indoors, exacerbating a nationwide surge of COVID-19 cases.

15 CA Counties Among the Healthiest Communities In America: U.S. News

California counties are among the healthiest communities in the nation, according to a news U.S. News study.

More Tainted Food Sold In CA Than Any Other State: Report

A new report charts rising food recalls nationwide, and researchers found Californians were impacted more than shoppers in any other state.

Free Child Health Screenings; Low-Cost Vaccines At CA Walmart Stores

Walmart Pharmacies will hold a back-to-school wellness day this Saturday. See the full list of screenings and immunizations available.

COVID Levels 'Very High' In California As New Variant Spreads: CDC

COVID activity has reached very high levels according to recent wastewater tests performed at dozens of sites in California.

These Are The Top-Ranked Hospitals In California: U.S. News Ranking

U.S. News evaluated more than 5,000 hospitals based on their performance across 30 medical and surgical services.

CDC Issues Dengue Warning As 48 CA Travelers Sickened

The CDC said countries in the Americas have reported more than 9.7 million dengue cases so far this year. See California cases.

CA Among Worst States For Tick-Borne Illness: Ranking

California is one of 12 states with a yearlong tick season and is the fourth-worst state in the country for tick-borne diseases.

Viral Surge In CA Wastewater Raises Alarms: If Not Flu, Then What?

Flu season is over, but wastewater samples show a viral spike, prompting some experts to urge monitoring of avian flu in wastewater.

New CA Hospital Safety Ratings: 93 Get 'A' Rating, 3 Get 'F' Grade

The Leapfrog Group, which ranks hospitals twice a year, released its list of the best hospitals in California.

Walnuts Recalled After E. Coli Outbreak In CA

Twelve people have fallen ill, with seven hospitalized, in connection with walnuts shipped to stores in 19 states.

Fewer Babies Born In CA In 2023 As Birth Rates Slide Nationwide

The decrease in births in California reflects a national trend, which saw birth rates plummet to a historic low in 2023.

​Bird Flu Virus Found In Grocery Store Milk: Should CA Consumers Worry

The FDA said remnants of the virus were found during highly sensitive tests.

CA Sets Drinking Water Limit For 'Erin Brockovich' Contaminant

California regulators voted Wednesday to establish a drinking water limit on hexavalent chromium.

E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Cheese Declared Over; Sickened 4 In CA: FDA

A multi-state E. Coli outbreak linked to cheese sold nationwide — and that sickened 11 people in five states — has been declared over.

Hundreds Exposed To Measles In CA Amid Global Uptick: Health Advisory

Measles cases are on the rise across the nation, according to federal and state health officials who confirmed growing case rates.

85 CA Hospitals Named Among Best For Patient Safety, Experience

Healthgrades analyzed safety measures and patient satisfaction surveys for hundreds of hospitals nationwide.

CA Hospitals Ranked Among Best In World: Newsweek

The annual ranking of the world's best hospitals evaluated 2,400 institutions across 30 countries. Here's how California hospitals stack up.

Contagious Stomach Bug Spreads Across California

Cases of "the stomach bug" are spiking in California.

'Superbug' Infection Spreading In CA, Around U.S.: See Latest Data

The multidrug-resistant C. auris fungus kills about one-third of people who contract it, according to the CDC.

COVID Isolation Guidelines Changing, Reports Say: What It Means In CA

The CDC plans to ease its five-day isolation guidance for people who test positive for COVID-19. Here’s what to know in California.

32 CA Hospitals Ranked Among Nation's Best 250

Healthgrades evaluated and named America's Best Hospitals of 2024. Did your hospital make the grade?

People With COVID Can Go To School And Work: New CA Guidelines

You no longer have to isolate if you're asymptomatic with COVID-19, according to the latest California state guidelines.

Flu, COVID Cases Soar In CA, And It's Expected To Get Worse

COVID-19, flu and other respiratory illnesses are on the rise in California where the virus season is expected to peak in the coming weeks.

Spread Of Flu And COVID Skyrockets In CA As Hospital Capacity Strains

Hospitals are seeing a spike over last year in the number of patients with respiratory illnesses including flu, COVID and RSV.

New COVID Variant Makes A Holiday Appearance: What To Know In CA

See the percentage of JN.1 cases in the region including California. Also, see how many Californians have received the latest COVID vaccine.

Flu Spikes In CA, Marking State's First Pediatric Death

Flu activity is high in parts of California as the state saw its deadliest week of the season, including its first pediatric death.

CA Recall: Lead In Applesauce May Have Been Intentional: Report

Effects of lead poisoning include damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, and other permanent damage.

Fruit Recall Expands As Salmonella Cases Increase: See CA Impact

Salmonella-tainted cantaloupe has sickened 117 people nationwide and left two people dead across 34 states. Recalls continue to expand.

Researchers May Have Unlocked Mystery Of Illness Sickening CA Dogs

Veterinarians have been perplexed by both the cause and how to treat the mystery illness, which has killed some dogs.

33 Dead As Flu And RSV Infections Spike In CA

As RSV cases continue to climb, health officials believe activity around the virus may be hitting its peak soon.