50 oil and gas companies pledge to reduce methane emissions
The announcement was made Saturday at the COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai. Among the companies that announced they will reduce their methane…
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CDC recalls whole peaches, nectarines and plums due to listeria outbreak
The fruit products, distributed at retail stores nationwide between May 1 and November 15 of this year, and the same time last year, could…
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White House make COVID tests available for free
In September, the White House resumed the at-home testing program allowing households to order up to four free testing kits, and starting Monday,…
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Mysterious illness spread in dogs, causing pet owners to be nervous
The potentially fatal condition has been reported in a number of states. In Oregon, warnings have been issued after dogs that became sick failed to…
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Mid America Pet Food brands recalled due to salmonella contamination
The brands impacted include multiple bag sizes of Victor Super Premium Dog and Cat Foods, Wayne Feeds Dog and Cat Food, Eagle Mountain Pet Food, and…
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“Trufresh” cantaloupes recalled due to salmonella contamination
All sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers with the Malichita label and sold from October 16 to October 23 are part of the…
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California hangar spews asbestos in the air
It’s coming from a World War II era hangar that caught fire at a Marine Corps Air Station on Tuesday, and the fire flared up again…
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L.A. Live employees evacuate following chemical exposure
Just before noon on Friday, the drum was moved into the downtown Los Angeles entertainment complex’s parking structure for cleaning when an employee…
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FDA to consider approving a treatment to cut down sickle cell symptoms
“This therapy is transformative. They will feel so better, but it is not yet curative,” said Dr. Julie Kanter, Director of the University of Alabama…
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Doctors could revive bid to block Arizona ban on abortions performed due to genetic abnormality
In an order issued Monday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sent the case back to a lower court to consider the doctors’ request for a court…
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Breast cancer survivors coping with anxiety and depression
MIAMI, (CBS, KYMA/KECY-TV) – According to the American Cancer Society more than 4 million women in the United States are breast cancer survivors. …
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Sacramento County deputy hospitalized due to chemical exposure
Details were not released on what the chemical was and what the extent of the deputy’s injuries were, but the deputy is said to be in stable…
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Attorneys General announce action against social media companies
Attorneys General across the nation will hold a press conference to announce action against social media companies regarding the mental health of…
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Israel-Hamas conflict affecting kids in the U.S.
As war continues between Israel and Hamas, parents find this brings about very difficult topics when talking to children. But, a child psychologist…
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Military Vets and active duty members healing through golf
Organizers say its impact is real, helping more than 7,500 Veterans last year, and the goal this year is to serve 11,000…
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California Senator Laphonza Butler tests positive for COVID-19
Butler is following CDC guidelines and plans to be in isolation while the Senate is in session and work…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin
The bill would have banned health plans and disability insurance policies from imposing any out-of-pocket expenses on insulin prescription drugs…
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California governor vetoes bill to make free condoms available for high school students, citing cost
“This bill would create an unfunded mandate to public schools that should be considered in the annual budget process,” Newsom wrote in a message…
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Kaiser Permanente strike reached third day mark
About 75,000 medical workers from Kaiser Permanente facilities went on a planned three-day strike, which started on Wednesday, and put pressure on…
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Virginia medical company working towards birth control for men
Contraline, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, calls it the biggest development in male contraception since the…
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