Melody, the Virgil Village bungalow that constantly thrummed with diners who settled into its open-air living room and patio to try burgeoning food pop-ups, swill natural wine and jam to Continue Reading
There have been more measles cases reported in the U.S. this year than in any other year since the disease was declared eliminated in the country a quarter-century ago, according Continue Reading
When the oil is ready, add the cauliflower and cook, turning the florets as needed to color evenly and adjusting the heat if necessary to maintain the oil at 365 Continue Reading
Just last week, Trump signed the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act into law, which delivers tax cuts to the richest Americans and strips away health care for the poorest. The Continue Reading
My 2 Cents, a soul food bistro that anchors a section of West Pico Boulevard that’s home to multiple Black-owned restaurants, is set to close permanently on July 31. Opened Continue Reading
The Trump administration said Monday that it expects the Department of Veterans Affairs to lose nearly 30,000 employees by October due to a mix of resignations, early retirements and attrition Continue Reading
Susanna MacManus was teaching Spanish at Occidental College in 1997 when the family business came calling. She had grown up helping out at Cielito Lindo, sometimes falling asleep in the Continue Reading
Cole’s French Dip, the oldest restaurant and saloon in Los Angeles, is slated to close its doors Aug. 3. The last day of service for the landmark restaurant, which claims Continue Reading
Between periods, menopause, perimenopause and pregnancy, being a woman can be a lot on the body. More, women’s health just isn’t as studied as men’s health. Women largely weren’t included Continue Reading
I will never understand the allure of the fat French fry. Steak fries are contemptible. Wedges of bland starch with no crunch, like a mouthful of molded mashed potatoes. There Continue Reading
Most people are all too familiar with the icky, uncomfortable feeling of having mucus build up in the nasal passageways while suffering through a cold or bad allergy flare-up. Or Continue Reading
You’re likely somewhat familiar with celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disorder that causes certain people to experience small intestine damage when they consume gluten. Those afflicted often experience gastrointestinal symptoms Continue Reading
No one wants to worry about summer illnesses, but there are certain diseases that spread in the warm weather because of tick bites. “Ticks themselves are not particularly dangerous to Continue Reading
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared in April that “by September we will know what has caused the autism epidemic,” setting a timeline of five months for identifying the Continue Reading
Nearly 18% of the global population experiences bloating at least once a week, and yet most people aren’t getting professional help to deal with it. But what if there were Continue Reading
In today’s dystopia, at the same time Republicans passed legislation to cut more than $1 trillion in funding from Medicaid — a health care program that allows low-income and disabled Continue Reading
Food manufacturing company Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. has recalled some of its Wegmans semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils because they contain an “undeclared milk allergen,” the U.S. Food & Drug Administration Continue Reading
Kentucky has its first measles outbreak of 2025, as the U.S. case count sits just short of a 30-year high. There have been 1,267 confirmed measles cases this year, the Continue Reading
Perched along the Pacific Coast Highway with an oceanfront view, Gladstones Malibu has long served as a pit stop for residents and road trippers looking to refuel over mai tais Continue Reading
There is always more to discover in California. When restaurant critic Bill Addison took on the challenge of writing a guide to the 101 best restaurants across the state, his Continue Reading
Fox did not specifically recommend location-tracking devices, but based on her emphasis on pet identification and our own experience as owners of pets afraid of fireworks, we think Apple AirTags Continue Reading
I love pickles. Dill pickles, kosher dill pickles, cornichons, full-sour pickles, half-sour pickles, quarter-sour pickles, quick pickles, gherkins, German senfgurken. Not bread and butter pickles. Those are not pickles. The Continue Reading
When it comes to severe medical situations, emergency medicine doctors see it all. They’re the physicians who folks of all ages rush to when something serious goes wrong. But just Continue Reading
Noma’s René Redzepi and his international team of chefs, servers, foragers, fermentation geeks, programmers and more are coming to Los Angeles next year for a months-long residency — the restaurant’s Continue Reading
If you’ve been on social media recently, you’ve likely seen people touting the benefits of magnesium (and the different types of magnesium). Influencers ― and even some doctors ― on Continue Reading
A positive COVID-19 test result is not something that anyone wants to see — but now there may be an extra reason to avoid getting sick. COVID infections cause miserable Continue Reading
More than 115 million people watched a video of French pastry chef Cédric Grolet make fruit pies that resemble giant blueberries, peaches, oranges and raspberries. A peach dessert molded and Continue Reading
Walking remains an accessible and popular exercise for many reasons — you don’t need any fancy equipment, it’s good for your heart health, helps you sleep better, feel better and Continue Reading
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Celia and Joe Ward-Wallace, owners of South LA Cafe, built a rapid response network in case a raid were to occur. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) As Continue Reading
You’re probably familiar with many of the benefits of regular exercise, when done properly. From building muscle to boosting your energy and even helping your brain function better, there’s no Continue Reading
You’re probably familiar with the idea that running is bad for your knees. It’s a pervasive thought that keeps many folks from going out for a jog. Some people say Continue Reading
“If you’ve spent a lot of time with bad posture[,] it can be hard to have a good sense of what correct posture feels like,” explained Liza Egbogah, a chiropractor, Continue Reading
This turkey sandwich is a bit spicy, pleasantly crunchy and bound together with a delicious cilantro variation of [my] roasted garlic sunflower seed dip: a dairy-less dip! Soaked sunflower seeds Continue Reading
When it’s turned on, the Sensonic has a 2-minute timer with a 30-second pacer so you can brush each quadrant for the dentist-recommended time, plus you can choose between three Continue Reading
Wednesday night’s Michelin Guide announcement was a historic one for Los Angeles: For the first time in the guide’s history, the global dining compendium awarded three stars — the highest Continue Reading
At one of the city’s most anticipated new restaurants, diners feast on Wagyu-stuffed Jamaican patties and saltfish-and-fig croquettes while seated in sculptural, shell-like booths. A showstopping flower-like art installation crowns Continue Reading
A panel tasked with advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccine policy recommended Thursday that makers of flu vaccines should remove a well-studied ingredient used as a Continue Reading
Make the filling: Combine the sugar with 2 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan (preferably with a light-colored bottom so you can see when the sugar colors) and stir with Continue Reading
Struggling to get your steps in in the extreme heat? Don’t beat yourself up: Try a walking pad instead. Also known as an under-desk treadmill, it’s a portable machine that Continue Reading
Despite being an obsessive baker since I was a little kid, until I was 31 I had never baked a pie from scratch. Meaning: I had never made pie dough. Continue Reading
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s “beautiful” tax and spending cuts legislation could strangle rural hospitals, which provide critical care for Americans in many red states. So now Republicans are scrambling Continue Reading
This mixed-berry slab pie is made using a baking sheet rather than a traditional pie pan. It’s like a giant Pop-Tart. You can eat it like a traditional pie, on Continue Reading
A Tuesday morning hearing dedicated to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposed 2026 budget led Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) to question his Continue Reading
A popular and groundbreaking wine bar from two of L.A.’s most celebrated restaurateurs is set to close this summer. On Saturday the Lucques Group’s Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne announced Continue Reading
WASHINGTON – Rep. Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) on Tuesday tore into Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for his decades of lies about the safety and effectiveness of Continue Reading
The past couple years have seen unpleasantly hot summers in much of the country, with many states seeing heat waves ― and the blistering temperatures are expected to stick around. Continue Reading
This summer is already a scorcher, and the past few summers have seen record-setting temperatures and heat waves around the world. People are trying their best to stay cool and Continue Reading
The experts consulted for this story do not necessarily endorse the products ahead unless otherwise noted. Sleep apnea — a disorder in which one’s breathing is interrupted for seconds or Continue Reading
The experts consulted for this story do not necessarily endorse the products ahead unless otherwise noted. Recently, we reported on a pretty mind-blowing study published in the Canadian Journal of Continue Reading
Late last week, before the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear targets, Shaheen Samadi sat inside the minimalist dining room of Azizam restaurant in Silver Lake, sipping ceylon tea with cardamom, Continue Reading
Whether you’ve woken up with a sour mouth, had post-lunch onion breath or experienced something a bit more persistent, bad breath has most likely found us all. Even in cases Continue Reading
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming care for minors in a 6-3 ruling. Legal experts fear the ruling could set a tone for how the courts Continue Reading
President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act is set to not just add trillions to the national deficit, but also strip low-income communities of a longstanding nutritional program that Continue Reading
Last weekend, a trio of restaurateurs and a small army of volunteers took over the patio of Boyle Heights’ X’tiosu, packing bags brimming with corn, squash, celery, potatoes, jalapeños, oranges, Continue Reading
As the temperatures climb, we wear less. We show up in public in near-nakedness, at the beach, the park, and at parties. It’s also common to update our fragrance wardrobes, Continue Reading
Our bodies are constantly changing. And although this experience is universal, sometimes such changes can feel bewildering and even isolating — especially when it comes to figuring out how to Continue Reading
Series Vanessa Anderson is the Grocery Goblin, on a mission to explore neighborhood grocery stores throughout Southern California. I cannot shake the sense that Los Angeles is a city of Continue Reading
If the policies of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aren’t reversed, “a lot of Americans are going to die as a result of vaccine-preventable diseases.” Unfortunately, that quote is Continue Reading
It sounded like the alarm for a severe weather warning. At 8:19 p.m. on Monday evening, my phone blared with a public safety alert that a curfew was in place Continue Reading
President Donald Trump’s administration is shutting down the national suicide prevention hotline’s LGBTQ youth-specific care starting on July 17. “On July 17, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no Continue Reading
Make the cookie dough: Chop the dark chocolate into irregular ¼-inch to ½-inch chunks and set aside. To the cooled butter, add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg and vanilla Continue Reading
Democrats and unmarried military veterans could now be denied care from the Department of Veterans Affairs, The Guardian reported, citing new VA hospital bylaws it had obtained. While doctors, psychologists, Continue Reading
“Hi, I’m chef Jude. I’ll be taking care of you this evening.” A young man in pristine chef whites greets our table at Vin Folk, a petite, bucolic restaurant on Continue Reading
When the Trump administration fired 2,000 probationary employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs earlier this year, frontline health care workers were spared from the president’s cuts. But Ann Marie Continue Reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the month leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death has agreed to plead guilty, authorities said Continue Reading
On Monday evening some of the country’s most celebrated chefs, beverage professionals, restaurateurs and bakers filled Chicago’s Lyric Opera House for the 35th annual James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Continue Reading
NEW YORK (AP) — All 17 experts recently dismissed from a government vaccine advisory panel published an essay Monday decrying “destabilizing decisions” made by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Continue Reading
Evelin Gomez works at the juice bar inside a Vallarta Supermarket in Carson, a place where Mexican culture functions as the business’s beating heart. In the last week, Gomez said, Continue Reading
If you deal with pain or discomfort from sciatica, you’re not alone. Up to 40% of people in the U.S. experience the condition at some point in their lives. Characterized Continue Reading
Erin Moriarty shared that she’s been diagnosed with Graves’ disease. “The Boys” opened up about the health update in an Instagram post on Friday. She noted that since beginning treatment Continue Reading
The Mermaid hasn’t turned a profit since Saturday. The aquatic-themed Little Tokyo bar is typically open daily and a hub for regulars, community events and off-duty workers of the hospitality Continue Reading
This effortless dessert brings the good vibes. Any dessert you set on fire is impressive. And its components remind me of my Black life — not a monolith. The origins Continue Reading
Earlier this week, Dr. Marty Makary, the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Association and Dr. Vinay Prasad, the director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, published Continue Reading
What was intended to be a rallying event for the USC Peace Garden turned into a day of quiet mourning as student employees and the surrounding community came to accept Continue Reading
Eric Dane said he cannot hide from the fact that he has ALS. “I wake up every day and I’m immediately reminded that this is happening,” the recently diagnosed “Grey’s Continue Reading
Back in the 1980s, the norm-busting adman Jay Chiat liked to pose the question, “How big can we get before we get bad?” as his Los Angeles-based boutique agency attracted Continue Reading
Struggling to get your steps in in the heat? Don’t beat yourself up: Try a walking pad instead. Also known as an under-desk treadmill, it’s a portable machine that lets Continue Reading
Los Angeles can feel like a microcosm of the whole world, particularly when it comes to dining. At some point, though, the road will call. Maybe it’s a two-hour drive Continue Reading
Robert Malone, one of the eight new members named by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday to serve on the committee tasked with advising the Continue Reading
Most weekdays the foot traffic and the din of business are constant in Grand Central Market, a food hall and staple of downtown’s historic core since 1917. In a way, Continue Reading
Bill Nye revealed a barrage of old text messages from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., some of which were links to articles promoting vaccine skepticism. “And Continue Reading
Prince changed his name to an unpronounceable symbol. Snoop Dogg went by Snoop Lion for a time, and briefly Snoopzilla. Shifting your brand as an artist can be a welcome, Continue Reading
If your toothbrush’s bristles have lately looked like those of an old broom, it’s probably time to replace them. Here’s your sign to do so while electric-powering your dental health. Continue Reading
Francisco has been working as a taquero for over a year, but he’s never felt as worried as he does now, in the shadow of a week of ongoing sweeps Continue Reading
A West Virginia prosecutors association said it needs to make it “abundantly clear” that it does not intend to recommend its members prosecute women in the state for how they Continue Reading
For me, it’s got to be Holbox, the best restaurant in the state of California as far as I’m concerned. For our restaurant critic, it’s these 101. In his most Continue Reading
Claustrophobia. Germophobia. Agoraphobia. You’ve likely heard of these extreme fears that can impact a person’s ability to go about their day-to-day life. A lesser-known phobia is hodophobia ― a fear Continue Reading
NEW YORK (AP) — The leaders of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” have been convicted of federal forced labor charges. A Brooklyn jury on Monday found Continue Reading
People often forget what a big role knees play in mobility and everyday life ― until they start to hurt. Knee pain and injuries are fairly common, especially as we Continue Reading
A positive COVID-19 test result is not something that anyone wants to see — but now there may be an extra reason to avoid getting sick. COVID infections cause miserable Continue Reading
When Cinthia Soriao, Edgar Hernandez and Sesarin Hernandez set up their aguas frescas stand with an extra gallon of milk on Sunday morning, they never imagined they’d be using it Continue Reading
It’s hard to overstate the benefits of frequent walks. While this form of exercise may not feel as impactful as a high-intensity workout or distance run, walking actually does wonders Continue Reading
Sun Nong Dan is a specialist in sullungtang, a gentle broth made by boiling beef bones for hours, even days, until the liquid turns a shimmering, pearlescent white that is Continue Reading
There are two types of people in the world: those who floss religiously and those for whom flossing is like pulling teeth. Somehow, both camps can benefit from this Zoccee Continue Reading
I consumed six burgers in the last seven days. One was wrapped in yellow paper on a restaurant patio in Eagle Rock that felt like a friend’s backyard. Two were Continue Reading
Taking proper care of your teeth is quite possibly one of the most important things you can do for your health. After all, it’s not just about having pretty pearly Continue Reading
Ever since I became a contact lens wearer many years ago, chronic dry eyes and I have become fast and familiar friends. That gritty feeling and overly red appearance only Continue Reading
Many of us are dry eye sufferers. But not everyone is doomed to live with red-eyed irritation forever. We recently discovered that a heated eye mask can help moisten those Continue Reading
Luscious, fluffy and often garnished with cocoa powder or a few carefully placed coffee beans, the cream top has become L.A.’s favorite coffee add-on. Sometimes called sweet cream or just Continue Reading
A leading coronavirus vaccine adviser at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resigned Tuesday over what she called her inability to help the “most vulnerable” after a recommendation to Continue Reading
Women who miscarry in West Virginia should be prepared to face potential criminal charges, a county prosecutor warned a local news outlet last week, saying other law enforcers have raised Continue Reading
A recipe for spaghetti al limone from chef Adam Leonti of Alba in Los Angeles features browned butter, lemon zest and juice and plenty of Parmesan.
You heard us, f-o-r-t-y percent off, meaning you can grab a brand new, mega-viral tumble starting at an unheard of $21. The lowest price we’ve seen them at, ever. So Continue Reading
One of L.A.’s — and Korea’s — most popular Korean barbecue chains just returned to Koreatown after a year and a half of closure. Now Baekjeong is back in a Continue Reading
The Iowa Republican came under fire last week during a town hall when she addressed a constituent’s concern that proposed Medicaid cuts would lead to deaths by callously responding, “We Continue Reading
“No more messing around with packs of frozen peas trying to get them in the right place.”
One of L.A.’s most iconic Chinese American restaurants will close next month, ending nearly a half-century of Chinese chicken salads, dumplings and pan-fried noodles in West Hollywood’s Sunset Plaza. The Continue Reading
As if the rising summer heat and humidity weren’t enough to contend with on their own, those who run hot must deal with the compounded discomfort of their body’s internal Continue Reading
A new study has found that the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination rate among American children has fallen about 3% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, aligning with the rise of Continue Reading
“To do duck you have to be really disciplined, like cut out your social life,” says Chartchai Vongsanikul. “Period.” Vongsanikul, who goes by Chef Bob, is calling me on his Continue Reading
Between fad diets, the protein-ification of nearly everything and new wearable technology that tracks all kinds of biometrics, it’s easy to get swept up in the health-obsession craze. Plus, with Continue Reading
This is a basic b— “recipe” that I did not innovate by any means, but I wanted to include it [in my cookbook “Fry Day”]. It’s easy, it’s delicious, it’s Continue Reading
If you deal with pain or discomfort from sciatica, you’re not alone. Up to 40% of people in the U.S. experience the condition at some point in their lives. Characterized Continue Reading
As many of my close friends in Athens know, I have a borderline obsession with gigantes. My favorite taverna in Athens makes gigantes that I can only describe as “pillows Continue Reading
I’m nervously waiting in an exam room at my doctor’s office to see if my body is about to enter anaphylaxis. Nurses monitor my vitals and check to see how Continue Reading
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a man who just a few weeks ago told the American people, “I don’t think people should be taking medical advice from me,” is now dishing Continue Reading
Former President Joe Biden said he has started treatment for prostate cancer and struck an optimistic tone about his recovery. “The prognosis is good,” Biden told reporters during an event Continue Reading
VALLEY CENTER, Calif. — Norman Kachuck stood on a loamy ridge overlooking his inheritance. Avocado trees blanketed the hillsides of ACA Groves in three directions, just a portion of a 372-acre spread Continue Reading
Being in a relationship with someone who struggles with addiction comes with its challenges, but one of the more difficult experiences is relapse. If you suspect your partner may have Continue Reading
Guess who suddenly has a “TACO” allergy? President Yuge Taco Salad himself. In the annals of four-letter words and acronyms Donald Trump has long hitched his political fortunes on, the Continue Reading
The aging body beholds one surprise after another. For example, did you know that your ears look bigger as you get older? Another of the not-so fun changes that can Continue Reading
The Missouri Supreme Court has halted abortion access in the state for now, upending a constitutional amendment that voters put in place last year and delivering a “devastating” setback for Continue Reading
