Santa Monica's beautiful beach may look inviting, but even the L.A. County Department of Public Health will tell you to think ...

This coastal valley made famous by the novelist John Steinbeck is sometimes known affectionately as “America’s salad bowl,” though the planting and harvesting is done mostly by immigrants from Mexico.

California sets record for health insurance enrollment as state residents take advantage of federal financial help.

The L.A. Times Features team shares the places that have helped them amid uncertainty, be it a hot spring, cool desert, ...

More health systems are expected to expand their searches abroad for clinical help as they grapple with persistent shortages.

California’s peak stomach flu season is expected to continue to April. Hand sanitizers don't kill the illness, which spreads ...

The National Institutes of Health have even done studies on how volunteering is good for your physical and emotional health.

Keystone plants and trees like the Coast Live Oak and California lilac are key players in the health of your garden.

Covered California officials urge DACA recipients to enroll in a health plan before Friday’s midnight deadline. “We are aware ...

Wildfires have forced the closure of Los Angeles schools, displacing over 700,000 students and staff. Experts warn of lasting ...

Daleiden welcomed this week’s settlement as a “huge victory” and noted that he planned to continue his pro-life work.