Health & Fitness

California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump

Two former senior officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including one fired by the Trump administration, will join California as public...

What to know about the hepatitis B shot — and why Trump officials are targeting it

 A federal vaccine advisory committee this week is expected to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine — the first shot...

The trend of unproven peptides is spreading through influencers and RFK Jr. allies

More Americans are injecting themselves with unapproved chemicals that are pitched as ways to build muscle, rejuvenate skin and extend life, the latest example...

Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula

Preliminary tests showed that ByHeart baby formula contained the type of bacteria that produces the toxin linked to a botulism outbreak, California health officials said. The...

Department of Justice lawsuit claims Inland Empire Health Plan committed Medi-Cal fraud

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