LA Post: Top headlines on health and wellness

Arts|Crime|Europe|Health

Utah vet accidentally euthanizes beloved dog, family claims

September 17, 2026

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi’s memoir details abuse in Iranian prison. She’s prepared for the consequences

September 17, 2026

Health|Science|Technology

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital upgrades robotic surgical system for joint replacements

September 17, 2026

Election|Finance|Health|Political|US

Kamala Harris is to campaign in Michigan with Abdul El-Sayed

Former Vice President Kamala Harris plans to visit Michigan next week to campaign with Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate

September 17, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signs 264 bills into law after record 2,100 measures presented

September 17, 2026

Health|Science|World

Pennsylvania measles cases top 700 after four outbreak-related deaths reported

The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Wednesday reported 731 measles cases, up 38 from Monday's update, as the outbreak continued to spread in the state at the center of the

September 17, 2026

Health

Texas abortion ban caused pregnant woman's death, lawsuit claims

The family of a Texas woman who died from a pregnancy-related condition has sued the state's Republican attorney general, Ken Paxton, and doctors who treated her

September 16, 2026

Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO sees 'encouraging signs' in Congo Ebola fight, but warns cases in one eastern region are surging

The World Health Organization reports encouraging signs in the fight against an Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

September 16, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Political

Family battles DCF over custody, gender care dispute

September 17, 2026

Health|Science

Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's 3rd surgeon general pick, faces Senate questions over her vaccine stance

Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, has faced scrutiny over her stance on childhood vaccines

September 16, 2026

Health|Science

What a social media influencer turned surgeon general could mean for public health in the US

September 16, 2026

Health|Science

Republican senator faults Trump vaccine policy for US measles deaths as panel weighs health nominees

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September 16, 2026

Building damaged by strikes collapses in Gaza, killing 21 as perilous living conditions persist

A building damaged by Israeli strikes collapsed suddenly in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people in their sleep, including 11 children

September 16, 2026

Building collapse in Gaza kills at least 21 people, and other Mideast developments

A building housing displaced Palestinian families has collapsed in Gaza City and killed at least 21 people including 11 children

September 16, 2026

Health|Science|World

Ebola response making progress in Congo, but outbreak 'far from over,' WHO says

The World Health Organization said on Wednesday there were encouraging signs measures to contain an Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of Congo were gaining

September 16, 2026

Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people

An audit report of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Missing and Murdered Unit released this month reveals staffing challenges, a backlog of hundreds of case referrals and families left without required victims' services

September 16, 2026

Health|Sports

Paralyzed A's minor leaguer Ryan Lasko leaves hospital more than two months after spinal-cord injury

Ryan Lasko, a minor league prospect with the Athletics who was paralyzed in an outfield collision more than two months ago, has been released from an in-patient rehabilitation hospital

September 16, 2026

Health|Science

Smoking can cause heart attacks and strokes. Many smokers don’t know that

September 16, 2026

US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say

US officials met representatives of Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the

September 16, 2026

Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

France recorded at least 817 excess deaths during July 27-August 20 heatwaves

France recorded at least 817 excess deaths between July 27 and August 20, when the country was hit by exceptionally high temperatures, the national health agency said on

September 16, 2026

Gaza building collapse kills more than 20, dozens remain trapped under rubble

September 16, 2026

Health|Science

Why an overactive immune system attacks the bodies of people with lupus but still leaves them vulnerable to infection

A strong immune response doesn’t necessarily mean better protection from infection. The type and timing of immune attacks matter, too.

September 16, 2026

Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Spider-Man brings smiles to Northern California children battling serious illnesses

September 16, 2026

Education|Health

'It's okay to ask for help': School District of Waukesha opens high school dedicated to students recovering from substance use disorders

September 16, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Health

Majority of US Gen Z healthcare workers eye new jobs within the year, survey shows

A majority of younger U.S. healthcare workers plan to explore new jobs within the next year, even as many want long-term stability with a single employer, a survey released on

September 16, 2026

Business|Health|Science

Advil-maker Haleon boosts US sales by targeting consumers on weight-loss drugs

Consumer health company Haleon has achieved growing sales of products to counter side-effects of weight-loss drugs in the United States, the company said,

September 16, 2026

War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside

Gaza rescuers on Wednesday searched through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building that collapsed overnight, killing

September 16, 2026

Health|Science

How common are measles deaths in the United States as vaccination rates fall?

September 16, 2026

Honda HR-V vs Kia Seltos, a budget SUV Edmunds comparison

The 2027 Honda HR-V and 2027 Kia Seltos are two small SUVs that are easy to live with, offer enough room for everyday duties, keep fuel costs in check, and are versatile enough to be useful for a range of needs

September 16, 2026

Health|Science|World

Fiji declares HIV emergency. One in 60 people now have the virus as drug crisis fuels outbreak

September 16, 2026

Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Charlie Kirk's family says security failures by Utah officials led to his assassination

Charlie Kirk’s family is blaming Utah officials for failing to prevent the conservative activist’s assassination at a state university

September 16, 2026

Asia|Health

Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time

The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan has surpassed a record 100,000 this year

September 16, 2026

Environment|Health|Science|Technology

A decade after mercury ban, toxic skin bleachers still offered on top retailers' websites

More than 20 banned skin-bleaching products containing mercury are available for

September 16, 2026

Asia|Environment|Health|World

Indonesia's choking wildfire, haze worsen breathing woes on Borneo

(Fix spelling of name in byline to 'Gunawan' from 'Goenawan'.

September 16, 2026

Health|Science

Use of untested 'Wolverine' peptide backed by US Health Secretary Kennedy on the rise, study finds

An experimental peptide backed by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

September 16, 2026

Arts|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

You should probably be eating more whole grains. Here’s what to do

September 16, 2026

Education|Health|Science

Pittsburgh’s kindergartners fall below the measles safety threshold, testing the city’s vaccine legacy

Pittsburgh helped pioneer the polio vaccine. Now, as measles cases rise across Pennsylvania, an epidemiologist explains the disease and the vaccine that prevents it.

September 16, 2026

Health|Science

Pennsylvania reports fourth measles-related death, the most in US in decades

September 15, 2026

Crime|Entertainment|Health

Probe into Hayden Panettiere’s death examining whether she got counterfeit drugs from Southern California dealer, source says

September 15, 2026

Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

3M, DuPont must face Connecticut firefighters' lawsuit over 'forever chemicals'

A federal judge on Tuesday said more than 20 defendants including 3M, DuPont and Honeywell must face claims by Connecticut firefighters who said their

September 16, 2026

Saudi Arabia issues wide-ranging security alerts after week of strikes

Saudi Arabia issued security alerts over a range of territory on Tuesday, including in the holy city of Mecca and second-largest

September 15, 2026

Business|Environment|Health|Science

Gold mining expands fastest on Indigenous lands in Brazil’s Amazon, new analysis finds

A new report by the Amazon Environmental Research Institute has found that gold mining poses a significant threat to Indigenous lands in the Brazilian Amazon

September 16, 2026

Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to sell to Israel a munitions package worth $2.8 billion, which will include tens of thousands of

September 16, 2026

Health|Science

Pennsylvania measles-associated deaths climb to four as outbreak grows

The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday reported two more measles-associated deaths, both in unvaccinated individuals, bringing the

September 15, 2026

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill five people, medics say

Israeli airstrikes killed at least five Palestinians, including two children and a Hamas armed commander, in northern and southern Gaza on Tuesday,

September 15, 2026

Education|Health|Lifestyle

New Hampshire schools could face challenges if daylight saving time becomes permanent

September 16, 2026

Health

Massachusetts governor proposes improved postpartum healthcare after Lindsay Clancy trial

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is proposing free home visits from nurses for every new parent in the state and expanded mental health screenings for new mothers

September 16, 2026

Health|Science

Mother pushes for federal ban on retail nitrous oxide sales after son's death

September 16, 2026

Iran war expected to cause a spike in US inflation, according to budget watchdog

September 16, 2026

Iran war has cost the US more than $38B, budget office says

The war against Iran has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion through Aug. 1 and will continue to cost up to $3 billion a month or more

September 16, 2026

Student with rare KAT6 syndrome inspires school's fundraising walk

September 16, 2026

Shooting at community gathering injures 7, suspect charged

September 16, 2026

Health|Science

A fourth measles death is reported in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania officials are reporting a fourth measles-associated death

September 16, 2026

Crime|Health

Parents arrested after child found unresponsive inside a vehicle

September 15, 2026

Business|Education|Health

$1.1 billion from Nike co-founder will build Oregon’s first women’s hospital

Phil and Penny Knight have committed $1.1 billion to build Oregon's first hospital dedicated to women's health at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

September 15, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Science|World

For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians

September 15, 2026

UN sees some progress in Congo Ebola fight, but too early to call peak

U.N. officials said on Tuesday that efforts to curb Ebola in eastern Congo were beginning to show results but stressed that the epidemic remained "massive" and would take

September 15, 2026

Crime|Europe|Health

Inquiry blasts hospital for failure to protect babies after nurse Lucy Letby convicted of 7 murders

An English judge has issued a scathing report blaming dysfunctional management for failing to protect babies at the hospital where nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering seven infants

September 15, 2026

Health

Who is Lucy Letby and why is her case so controversial?

A British public inquiry concluded on Tuesday that hospital managers could have prevented nurse Lucy Letby killing more babies in her care had they taken

September 15, 2026

Kremlin welcomes Trump's idea of energy truce with Ukraine, calls for sanctions removal

The Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed a U.S. proposal for a Russia-Ukraine moratorium on attacking each other's energy infrastructure, while saying it was also necessary

September 15, 2026

Health|Science|US

Trust in measles vaccines falls in US, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

Americans' trust in vaccines for deadly childhood diseases including measles has fallen in recent years, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll

September 15, 2026

Health|Science

Dengue-carrying mosquitoes expand their reach into new territories – including Florida

As dengue spreads further outside its normal tropical zones, doctors and patients need to know what to watch for.

September 15, 2026

Health

How South Korea is tackling its super-aging problem – and what other aging nations can learn from its experience

South Korea’s unusually rapid transition to a super-aged society means it has had little time to find solutions for pension funding and healthcare for the elderly.

September 15, 2026

Health|Science

Testosterone scripts for women rise, along with denials and delays

Women increasingly turning to testosterone therapy to manage menopause symptoms are running into unexpected prescription delays and denials at pharmacies,

September 15, 2026

Crime|Europe|Health

Questions swirl over child killer Lucy Letby’s case as UK inquiry reveals major hospital failings

September 15, 2026

Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Mother trains for first 5K after life-changing cancer journey

September 15, 2026

Health|Lifestyle

Doctor giving back to community that welcomed her as a child from Nigeria

September 15, 2026

Alarmed Yemenis flee south as Houthis keep up attacks

After a drone strike sent shrapnel flying into his wife's chest, killing her, Muhammad Aiyash and his three children fled with no belongings to a new makeshift camp for the

September 15, 2026

Crime|Entertainment|Health

Inside Hayden Panettiere’s troubling final months after a life in the spotlight

August 22, 2026

Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities

September 15, 2026

Arts|Environment|Health

Indigenous leader Raoni receives palliative care in Brazil after cancer diagnosis

Renowned Indigenous Chief Raoni Metuktire is receiving palliative care at home in the Brazilian heartland after being diagnosed with cancer at age 94, his institute says

September 15, 2026

Health

McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has returned to the Senate after a long absence

September 15, 2026

Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after three-month absence due to health issues

September 15, 2026

A Vermont man is on trial for shooting 3 Palestinian students. He claimed the CIA told him to do it

Jason Eaton insisted he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad when he shot three Palestinian college students who were walking past his home a few days after Thanksgiving

September 15, 2026

Health|Science|Technology

Why does your brain mix up memories? A new study examines how memories are misplaced in your brain’s filing cabinets

Rather than simply forgetting a memory, your brain has likely misplaced it. Aging can make memory confusion worse.

September 15, 2026

Officials say 4 people were hospitalized after a crane collapsed at a Miami construction site

Officials say four people were hospitalized after a crane collapsed at a Miami construction site

September 14, 2026

Economy|Health|Political

States sue to stop Trump rule that would make it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

September 14, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Science

Meet Elvis: One of the oldest spider monkeys in the world, living at Zoo Boise

September 15, 2026

Business|Health|Science|Technology

Novo Nordisk rebrands as 'Novo', announces cultural reset

Sept 14 - Novo Nordisk is changing its day-to-day name to 'Novo', and taking a new approach to company culture as it looks to claw back ground in the fierce obesity drug race, the Danish drugmaker

September 14, 2026

Health|Science|Sports

New York Yankees say Legionella bacteria found in stadium cooling tower not linked to outbreak

Bacteria that cause Legionnaires' disease have been found in a Yankee Stadium cooling tower in New York City

September 14, 2026

Health|Interview

From NICU baby to NICU nurse: Healthcare worker reflects on her full-circle journey

September 14, 2026

Teenager author Mas'ood Holloman writes book about his stutter, hopes to inspire other kids

September 14, 2026

Some cars trapped in Empire Towers garage since July 9 could be removed this month

September 14, 2026

Arts|Health|Interview|Lifestyle

Cancer patient becomes nurse at MACC Fund Center; same place she was treated

September 14, 2026

Education|Health

Why so few older Americans get counseling – and how it could help

Counseling in later life isn’t just for coping with loss and illness – it can help people work through questions of identity and how they seek meaning in their lives.

September 14, 2026

Education|Health|Science

Why do I talk in my sleep? A sleep psychologist explains

It might seem like a weird thing to do, but more than two-thirds of people have talked in their sleep at some point.

September 14, 2026

Health

Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment

The pain of post-herpetic neuralgia can drive people to the point of suicide. Researchers are getting closer to pinpointing its cause – which may extend to other forms of neuropathy.

September 14, 2026

Can pilots be criminally charged after a plane crash? Here’s what experts say

September 14, 2026

Arts|Health|Science

You love working from home. It may be taking a toll on your mental health

September 14, 2026

Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections

September 14, 2026

Health|Science

Pennsylvania officials report state's 3rd death involving measles

A Pennsylvania woman's death is the state's third this year involving the measles virus

September 14, 2026

Health|Science

Adult woman dies of measles complications in growing Pennsylvania outbreak

September 14, 2026

Entertainment|Health|Sports

Rams star Myles Garrett will have knee surgery, expected to miss 4 games, AP source says

Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett is expected to miss at least four games because of a knee injury that requires arthroscopic surgery, according to a person with knowledge of the edge rusher’s status

September 13, 2026