Recent Headlines
The federal government must aggressively bolster primary care and connect more Americans with a dedicated source of care, experts urge in a new report.
-
Teams of experts also warn that a ‘substantial increase’ in hospitalizations and deaths is possible if unvaccinated people do not follow precautions.
-
The number of COVID-19 patients reported statewide Monday was 1,608 — the lowest since tracking began on March 30, 2020.
-
The largest section of the rocket that launched the main module of China’s planned space station is expected to plunge to Earth as early as Saturday.
An up-close view of how the coronavirus infects cells in the brain and spinal cord helps explain the neurological symptoms of some COVID-19 patients.
The number of babies born in the U.S. last year fell 4% compared with 2019 as the nation’s birth rate fell to another record low.
America’s normal temperature is now a degree hotter than just 20 years ago. The West is also considerably drier.
Mobile users in Washington state gained access to the earthquake early warning system’s mobile alerts, following California and Oregon.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young adults ages 12 and older by next week, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
Amid the push for herd immunity, 5% of adults may be avoiding vaccines due to an intense fear of needles. It is common, and it can be overcome.
Earthquakes along strike-slip faults can cause tsunamis in certain contexts, a new model shows — and such faults exist right off parts of California.
Last year the World Health Organization launched a program that aimed to scale up production of COVID-19 vaccines in Latin America, Asia and Africa. Pfizer and Moderna refused to participate.
Health news, ideas, advice and commentary.
Most Read
-
An up-close view of how the coronavirus infects cells in the brain and spinal cord helps explain the neurological symptoms of some COVID-19 patients.
-
With so many Americans becoming immunized, it’s natural to look ahead and wonder how long this protection will last. The answer: No one knows.
-
The second shot of the COVID vaccine does not need to happen precisely 21 or 28 days after the first to be effective.
‘Long COVID’ patients may be at risk from a possible second pandemic of opioid addiction, given the high rate of painkillers being prescribed to them.
U.S. health officials see two kinds of people: Those who are vaccinated and those who aren’t. They’re trying to get unvaccinated Americans to switch sides.
The CDC says fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers.
More Coverage
The CDC and FDA lifted their pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations, clearing the way for states to resume shots despite the tiny risk of rare blood clots.
Will pockets of COVID-19 denialism and vaccine resistance in rural areas allow a wily virus to resurface and cause new outbreaks?
What kinds of activities are safe for families to do when the adults are fully vaccinated but the kids aren’t?
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face a significantly higher risk of death and of complications for themselves or their newborns, a new study finds.
Yosemite National Park has reopened with limited capacity. Here are some photos of visitors’ return and a few shots of the time when animals reigned one year ago.
One of the largest reports on COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy bolsters evidence that it is safe although more comprehensive research is needed
Covid-19 Vaccines
Biden supports relaxing global trade restrictions for COVID-19 vaccines so that more countries can produce them and bring a faster end to the pandemic.
-
Restaurants, gyms and theme parks can expand capacity. Indoor bars can open without needing to serve food.
-
After early success, U.S. vaccination rates have dropped by a third in the last three weeks, challenging Biden’s effort to end the pandemic.
-
Moving into the yellow tier clears the way for Los Angeles County to unshackle its economy to the widest extent currently allowed.
-
The U.S. may not reach the magical ‘herd immunity’ level anytime soon, but with a constant and consistent focus on normalizing vaccinations and mitigating real risk we can manage to live with this virus.
-
Good news about vaccinations reducing deaths and illness from COVID-19 is giving some people a new excuse to not get their shots.
More headlines
-
The big-billed birds have a fantastic ability to ride invisible updrafts
-
FDA aims to propose banning menthol cigarettes after health groups have sued to force a decision on the mint flavor popular with Black smokers.
-
NASA’s little Mars helicopter has aced its second test flight.
-
Latino parents with health issues ask LAUSD: If we get sick or die from COVID-19, who will take care of our children?
-
The Baltimore factory contracted to make the COVID-19 vaccine was dirty, didn’t follow proper manufacturing procedures and had poorly trained staff, U.S. regulators said.
-
We seem to be on the cusp of returning to normal life, but for many people, transitioning back to Before Times is proving to be a lot more fraught than we expected.
-
NASA’s experimental Mars helicopter rises from the dusty red surface into the planet’s thin air, achieving the first powered flight on another planet.
-
NASA’s experimental Mars helicopter rises from the dusty red surface into the planet’s thin air, achieving the first powered flight on another planet.
-
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this week after reports of six rare blood clot cases.
-
Experts said that while the pause on Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine may make sense for the U.S., stoppages in poorer countries would end up costing lives.
-
A CDC advisory panel is grappling with the best way to “do no harm” regarding Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine and its risk of blood clots.
Get our free Coronavirus Today newsletter
Sign up for the latest news, best stories and what they mean for you, plus answers to your questions.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.