AMP Association Launches In Santa Monica

A new, functional training environment fueled by an innovative fitness philosophy.

Stay Indoors Today, Santa Monica: Smoke Pollution Worsens

Residents are advised to avoid physical activity and stay indoors because smoke from the Woolsey Fire can cause serious health problems.

Obesity Costs U.S. Economy $1.7 Trillion Annually: Study

Milken Institute estimated direct health-care costs of $480.7 billion due to obesity in 2016, and $1.24 trillion in lost productivity.

Sweet Laurel's explores how good can gluten-free be

Laurel Gallucci suffered for five years and only improved when she went paleo. Now, she has concocted baked goods that rival the best.

Buy Local Health And Fitness Festival Coming To Reed Park

The free event will bring together Santa Monica’s local businesses, services and non-profits for a fun-filled day of health and fitness.

Measles Virus Confirmed In Santa Monica: See Trail Of Exposure

A tourist visited six locations in the city earlier this month, possibly exposing those around them to measles along the way.

Free Sunscreen Kiosks To Be Installed At Santa Monica Beaches

UCLA Health and the nonprofit IMPACT Melanoma partnered to sponsor the installation of 50 free sunscreen kiosks in Santa Monica and Malibu.

100 Californians Sickened By Norovirus From Raw Oysters

The raw oysters are harvested from south and central Baynes Sound, in British Columbia, Canada, health officials said.

Here's How Safe Hospitals In Santa Monica Are

The nonprofit group Leapfrog has released its hospital safety grades. See how your local hospital fared.

EEEEEATSCON LA 2018 Is More Than A Foodie Festival

The festival will be at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica on May 19 and will include restaurants, musicians, speakers, and panelists.

Gelson's Hosts Grand Reopening In Santa Monica

Grand reopening specials will include 30% off all wine, beer and spirits through the week, along with food samples and more.

Santa Monica Swimmers: Rain Runoff Prompts Bacteria Warning

LA County health officials have issued an elevated bacteria warning to swimmers and surfers at local beaches.

California Reports 32 Flu Deaths In Just One Week

The total number of Californians under the age of 65 who have died from the flu this season is 74.

Fires May Be Fading, But Smoke Still Plagues Santa Monica

Though crews have the Los Angeles County wildfires mostly contained, Santa Monica residents are advised to take precautions for the smoke.

Santa Monica Restaurant Closures: Did Your Favorite Eatery Close?

Did your favorite Santa Monica eatery make the Los Angeles County Health Department's naughty list?

Santa Monica Snags Top 5 In Happy Hour Study

It's 5 o'clock somewhere – this Redfin study analyzes Instagram, hashtags, and happy hour.

Herringbone Santa Monica Hosts Champagne Brunch

"A Day at the Polo Classic" brunch package also includes tickets to the 8th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic.

Santa Monica's Beachbody Fined $3.6M For Automatic Renewals

Beachbody, makers of the P90X workout program, will give $1M of their $3.6M fine to nonprofit groups​ focusing on community heath/nutrition.

Gilead Sciences Inc. Buys Santa Monica-Based Kite Pharma Inc. For $11.9 Billion

Kite Pharma Inc. specializes in the emerging field of cell therapy in which a patient's own immune cells are used to fight cancer.

Free Holistic Health Talk In Santa Monica

Learn how to identify safe vs. dangerous foods, how to read labels, how to find healthy alternatives to your favorite foods, and more.

Here's Why American Workers Are So Stressed Out

Research was conducted in 2015 by investigators at the nonprofit RAND Corp., Harvard Medical School and UCLA.

Best Hospitals Near Santa Monica: U.S. News and World Report

Congratulations,Santa Monica. You're in good hands, according to the U.S. News and World Report of best hospitals.

Pets Don't Improve Children's Mental Or Physical Health, Study Says

Contrary to popular belief, owning a pet doesn't improve children's mental or physical health, according to a Santa Monica-based think tank.

Whole Foods Market 365 Grand Opening This Week

The new grocery store will open Wednesday, August 9 and will be the second Whole Foods Market 365 location in the Los Angeles area.

Rats! Did Your Favorite Santa Monica Eatery Flunk Health Inspections?

Vermin was the main culprit behind local restaurant closures. Find out if your favorite Santa Monica eatery make the grade.

LGBTQ Students Seek Mental Health Counseling More Often Than Straights: RAND

The findings are from one of the largest surveys ever of college students about mental health, the Santa Monica-based organization said.

Possible Norovirus Outbreak at Santa Monica's John Adams Middle School

Students may have contracted the gastrointestinal illness during a week-long science field trip to Yosemite National Park.

Bacteria Warning in Effect for Santa Monica

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning swimmers and surfers to avoid storm water runoff.

Don't Get in the Water Following Rain, Santa Monica: Health Officials

Officials issued a rain advisory, urging people heading to the beach to avoid swimming in areas where runoff is being dumped into the ocean.

Bacteria Warning in Effect for Santa Monica Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning swimmers and surfers to avoid storm water runoff.

Why would two high schoolers go back on medical missions?

Two Lighthouse Christian Academy juniors went to Tanzania and Guatemala last year. Now they're back in the Third World to help again.

Which Restaurants Flunked Health Inspections Around Santa Monica?

Vermin infestation was the chief culprit behind recent restaurant closures in the area.

After Africa, they choose a medical career

Dr. Bob Hamilton's Lighthouse Medical Missions does more than just help the sick. It inspires volunteers to become doctors.

California's New Vaccination Law: 5 Things You Need To Know

The law went into effect at the beginning of the month and affects all students who start school this year.

Busy kindergarten teacher goes to Africa as a new CNA

Kari Czer, beloved Lighthouse Church School pillar, is non-stop activity. She's headed now to Tanzania as a certified nurse assistant

3 Santa Monica Restaurants Flunk Health Department Inspections

They're among 123 restaurants closed since the beginning of the year. How to check a restaurant’s inspection record

RALLY HEALTH AND KEVIN HART TO HOST HEALTHFEST AT THE GROVE TO INSPIRE A HEALTHY WAY OF LIFE

Free event to include yoga and cycling classes, healthy snacks and a chance to meet Hart

HIPPA Compliance Solutions

How can an IT support company help a health organization be HIPPA compliant?

ICYMI, Santa Monica! Headlines You May Have Missed

Teen fights off great white; Internet's most hated man goes to prison; preschool teacher gets storybook proposal; Muhammad remark draws ire.

Doctor Viral

Robert Hamilton, a Santa Monica pediatrician, hits over 8 million views in four days with a video on calming fussy babies.