Granderson: Only a seismic shift can reverse the rise in suicides among older adults
A grim trend in recent decades underscores a challenge for our culture as a whole. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - December 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: LZ Granderson Source Type: news
The holiday season finds us divided and isolated. This modest gesture might help
Christmas, Hanukkah and other holidays tend to revolve around family. But they also provide an opportunity to form relationships with those who live nearby. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - December 3, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Seth D. Kaplan Source Type: news
Opinion: How California could extend mental health care to millions of residents in need
The rules initially blocked me from seeing an out-of-state therapist through telehealth. But depression is depression, whether you live in Texas or California, Alaska or Hawaii. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - December 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mimi Zheng Source Type: news
Even atheists wonder 'why are we here?' Inside an awe-inspiring adventure for L.A.'s non-believers
Atheist Adventures offers non-believers in Los Angeles and beyond the opportunity to experience wonder and awe in the most inspiring places in the West. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Deborah Netburn Source Type: news
How L.A.'s atheists work out 'how to be a good human'? It starts with an unexpected adventure
Atheist Adventures offers non-believers in Los Angeles and beyond the opportunity to experience wonder and awe in the most inspiring places in the West. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Deborah Netburn Source Type: news
Forest Therapy may be your unexpected stress reliever
The world feels apocalyptic. I saw a Forest Therapist at — of all places — the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. It helped. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Deborah Vankin Source Type: news
When your world feels out of control, can forest therapy help?
The world feels apocalyptic. I saw a Forest Therapist at — of all places — the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens. It helped. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Deborah Vankin Source Type: news
Backlash to affirmative action hits pioneering maternal health program for Black women
Conservative groups have sued to shut down the Abundant Birth Project, a San Francisco program that offers a monthly stipend to support pregnant Black and Pacific Islander women. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ronnie Cohen | KFF Health News Source Type: news
'F9' producers fined $1 million after stunt performer suffers 'life-changing' injuries
The production company behind the ninth movie in the 'Fast and Furious' franchise has incurred a hefty fine after a stunt performer was severely injured. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christi Carras Source Type: news
What you need to know about the new RSV shot for babies
Amid the winter respiratory virus season, a shot approved to combat respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for infants and toddlers is proving hard to come by. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Karen Garcia Source Type: news
Wonder why you get red-wine headaches? This new study might explain the 'centuries-old mystery'
The new findings from a trio of scientists have isolated a flavonoid that could unlock the culprit — and one day perhaps offer a cure. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Stephanie Breijo Source Type: news
As Disneyland reels from its third death in a year, what can be done to prevent suicides?
Though suicide prevention advocates argue for safety barriers at tall structures, Disneyland has not elaborated on any measures after three deaths in a year. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Emily Alpert Reyes, Corinne Purtill Source Type: news
A Mexican American professor who struggled with impostor phenomenon helps others overcome it
Angélica S. Gutiérrez faced many challenges growing up in Lincoln Heights and coped with feelings of inadequacy. Now she's a national expert on impostor phenomenon, which often afflicts high achievers of color. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 20, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Soudi Jim énez Source Type: news
Column: A visit with my late mother's nurse, and a lesson on what you should know about hospice care
Karen Eshelman, like many other health care providers, got into hospice work after a personal loss. She's worried that staffing shortages are impacting the quality of patient care. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Steve Lopez Source Type: news
Beyond insulin: Medi-Cal expands patient access to diabetes supplies
California's Medicaid program is making it easier for people with diabetes to obtain the supplies they need to manage their blood sugar. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - November 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Angela Hart | KFF Health News Source Type: news
