https://www.latimes.com/topic/wellness Health & Wellness en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 14:52:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-05-22/who-chief-says-ebola-outbreak-in-congo-is-spreading-rapidly-upgrades-risk-assessment World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the U.N. health agency was revising upward to “very high” its assessment of the risk within Congo. Fri, 22 May 2026 14:52:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-05-22/who-chief-says-ebola-outbreak-in-congo-is-spreading-rapidly-upgrades-risk-assessment https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-05-21/air-france-flight-to-u-s-diverted-to-montreal-due-to-ebola-travel-restrictions U.S. Customs and Border Protection says the passenger 'should not have boarded' the plane due to U.S. entry restrictions put in place to reduce Ebola risk. Thu, 21 May 2026 15:05:07 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-05-21/air-france-flight-to-u-s-diverted-to-montreal-due-to-ebola-travel-restrictions https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-05-20/ebola-fears-surge-on-ground-in-congo-over-rapid-spread-of-rare-type In Bunia, where tons of health supplies have been airlifted, residents said masks have become harder to find and some disinfectants that previously sold for about $1 now cost up to over $4. Wed, 20 May 2026 16:45:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-05-20/ebola-fears-surge-on-ground-in-congo-over-rapid-spread-of-rare-type https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-05-19/california-other-states-sue-over-new-trump-limits-on-loans-for-nurses-pas-therapists California and other Democratic-led states are suing the Trump administration over new limits on federal borrowing by students in healthcare fields. Tue, 19 May 2026 21:54:08 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-05-19/california-other-states-sue-over-new-trump-limits-on-loans-for-nurses-pas-therapists https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-05-19/congo-reports-sharp-rise-in-ebola-cases-as-who-worries-about-outbreaks-scale-speed The virus spread undetected for weeks after the first known death as authorities tested for a more common type of Ebola and came up negative, health experts and aid workers said. The Bundibugyo virus has no approved medicines or vaccines. Tue, 19 May 2026 14:21:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-05-19/congo-reports-sharp-rise-in-ebola-cases-as-who-worries-about-outbreaks-scale-speed https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-05-19/when-should-you-get-mammogram-we-sift-through-conflicting-advice Deciding when to get a routine mammogram is confusing. Breast cancer is so common that it is hard to know who has 'average' risk and how to balance the pros and cons of screening. Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-05-19/when-should-you-get-mammogram-we-sift-through-conflicting-advice https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-05-19/fragrance-clubs-los-angeles-nightlife Across Los Angeles, groups like the Smellers Club, Reverie of Scent and Silverlake Scent Club are transforming what was once a solo ritual into something communal. Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-05-19/fragrance-clubs-los-angeles-nightlife https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-05-18/trump-to-announce-expansion-of-his-discounted-drug-website-trumprx President Donald Trump is set to announce an expansion of his discounted-drug website, TrumpRx, according to a White House official who spoke anonymously to preview the remarks Mon, 18 May 2026 21:22:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-05-18/trump-to-announce-expansion-of-his-discounted-drug-website-trumprx https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-05-18/how-formula-one-team-pit-stop-tactics-dementia-battle Doctors and dementia researchers with ties to Formula One are embracing the high-pressure and experimental lessons from the sport to fight the neurological condition. Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-05-18/how-formula-one-team-pit-stop-tactics-dementia-battle https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-16/la-county-health-officials-confirm-fifth-measles-case-this-year Officials have confirmed a measles case in a Los Angeles County resident who recently traveled internationally. Sun, 17 May 2026 03:39:34 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-16/la-county-health-officials-confirm-fifth-measles-case-this-year https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-05-14/ten-times-worse-than-benzene-california-updates-its-science-on-two-air-contaminants California health officials have released new scientific findings that suggest the health risks from exposure to two chemicals present in ambient air, acrolein and ethylene oxide, are worse than previously known. Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-05-14/ten-times-worse-than-benzene-california-updates-its-science-on-two-air-contaminants https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-14/newsom-offers-early-peek-at-rosy-budget-projections The unusual early preview of his final budget comes as Gov. Gavin Newsom begins to wind down his time at the state Capitol and considers a run for president in 2028. Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-14/newsom-offers-early-peek-at-rosy-budget-projections https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2026-05-12/disney-adult-obsession-needs-to-stop Everyone loves to hate on grown-up fans of Disney theme parks. But what's the harm in letting people experience a bit of joy, especially now? Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2026-05-12/disney-adult-obsession-needs-to-stop https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-14/steyer-campaign-staffer-linked-to-video-of-rival-katie-porter-berating-staff A Tom Steyer staffer appears to have leaked the infamous video that showed former Rep. Katie Porter yelling at a staff member during a video call. Thu, 14 May 2026 20:06:31 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-14/steyer-campaign-staffer-linked-to-video-of-rival-katie-porter-berating-staff https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-05-21/i-love-boosters-review-boots-riley-keke-palmer-demi-moore-lakeith-stanfield Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie and Taylour Paige play shoplifters undermining the powers that be in a zany, visually uninhibited comedy written and directed by Boots Riley. Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-05-21/i-love-boosters-review-boots-riley-keke-palmer-demi-moore-lakeith-stanfield https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-15/conditions-at-california-immigrant-detention-centers-worse-under-trump California enacted a law during the first Trump administration requiring state oversight of immigrant detention facilities. This is the fifth report released by the California Department of Justice since 2019. Fri, 15 May 2026 17:15:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-15/conditions-at-california-immigrant-detention-centers-worse-under-trump https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-21/residents-evacuated-toxic-leak-garden-grove-aerospace-company Residents and several businesses in Garden Grove were evacuated as toxic chemicals spewed into the air from a leaking storage tank at an aerospace company. Fri, 22 May 2026 01:58:47 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-21/residents-evacuated-toxic-leak-garden-grove-aerospace-company https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-05-22/uber-ballot-measures-trial-attorneys-assault-lawsuits-competition Uber and California personal injury lawyers are locked in an ugly contest over dueling ballot initiatives while the ride hailing giant faces a big threat from autonomous-vehicle operators. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-05-22/uber-ballot-measures-trial-attorneys-assault-lawsuits-competition https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-22/kafkaesque-one-mans-struggle-to-build-hillside-home-in-la Andri Luescher just wants to build a 1,400-square-foot home for his family in Mount Washington. But four years and $73,000 in permit costs later, he still hasn't broken ground. Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-22/kafkaesque-one-mans-struggle-to-build-hillside-home-in-la https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-22/more-rough-sleepers-on-hollywood-streets-as-city-removes-tents-bringing-new-challenges Hollywood service organizations conducted their own homeless count to help them adapt their outreach to a changing population that has fewer tents and more people sleeping rough or in vehicles Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-22/more-rough-sleepers-on-hollywood-streets-as-city-removes-tents-bringing-new-challenges