To help prevent opioid dependence, patients must fully understand the definition of chronic pain and all available treatment options.
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon Dr. Alexis E. Dixon Reveals the Top Four Medical Diagnoses Related to Crooked Toes and How to Treat Them
Vermin infestation was the chief culprit behind recent restaurant closures in the area.
Surfing Injury Prevention Recommendations from Doctor Who Has Treated Amateur and Pro Surfers Alike
Animals respond differently than humans to heat, animal services officials said.
5 Tips on Preventing Workout Injury From Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Andrew Bulczynski
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Shares 4 Tips for Safe Texting and Typing
Two local cancer patients are suing Monsanto Co., the chemical giant that made PCB, a probable carcinogen prevalent in the Santa Monica Bay.
Teen fights off great white; Internet's most hated man goes to prison; preschool teacher gets storybook proposal; Muhammad remark draws ire.
The Ultraviolet Index Level in Los Angeles will be at a high exposure level on Wednesday.
Anti-vaxxers submit petition signatures to State; claim it's not about vaccinations but "fundamental freedom" to make informed choices.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation took direct aim at two of the nation's most popular hookup apps with a billboard linking the Apps to STDs.
Dockweiler State Beach remains closed and swimmers are being warned to stay out of the water at neighboring beaches.
And calculate for yourself using a handy tool.
The death of an LA County man is the first West Nile casualty of the mosquito season, which peaks in the late summer and early fall.
Mixed Martial Artist and Big Wave Surfer Undergo Outpatient Procedures for Hip Injuries
Cedars-Sinai Health System will now run Marina del Rey Hospital as a nonprofit.
As kids go back to school, something worse than homework awaits many of them. Also, you might want to rethink taking selfies with friends.
An LA child is recovering after contracting the disease during a camping trip to Yosemite. It's the state's first case since 2006.
Other states may follow ours - one of strictest in nation - and eliminate philosophical and religious exemptions, Stanford experts say.
The previously healthy “male youth" had to be hospitalized to control the virus.
Already in the Top 5 last year, it moved up two slots.
The deceased individual was from Nevada County north of Lake Tahoe, state health officials said.
Dr. Dean K. Matsuda shares 5 reasons young, active patients should choose hip arthroscopy over classic open hip dislocation.
The personal data of as many as 4.5 million people has been exposed in an attack of the UCLA Health computer system.
"No matter how long it takes, we will protect our children and the parents' right to choose," said mandatory vaccination opponents.
Researchers at City of Hope say they created a therapy that effectively uses Salmonella bacterium to kill tumors.
Neurological Spine Surgeon Dr. Robert S. Bray, Jr. talks about back pain, muscle spams and conservative care options.
A study says 50 hospitals in the U.S. are charging uninsured patients around 10 times more than the actual cost of care.
Hundreds of opponents from Southern California attended the hearing and held a rally on the capitol steps.
Raw tuna is the suspected culprit in 31 cases of salmonella statewide.
Water quality at Los Angeles County beaches could be dangerous until, at least, Monday morning due to elevated bacteria levels.
Metro officials announced plans for bike safety classes, bike sharing, secure bike parking lots and more bike racks on buses and streets.
A county Department of Public Health report released Thursday looks at who lives longest and why.
After two days of striking, nurses at Kaiser, Providence and Saint John's are expected to go back to work Saturday.
Thousands of nurses are planning to walk out Thursday and Friday to protest hospital staffing levels.
“We are pleased this outbreak is over, but caution that measles can be reintroduced in California at any time..." health officials said Fri.
Part of a nationwide event, the health fair is open to all and includes shots, and glaucoma, blood pressure, and cholesterol screenings
The state drought may be a contributing factor to last year’s spike in the virus, public health officials said.
A patient suffering from fever after a trip to an Ebola impacted region, remains under monitoring after testing negative for the disease.