L.A. Times - Health

Want a stronger relationship? Learn how to fight the right way

Margaret Wappler — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Author Priya Parker talks 'The Art of Fighting,' explaining how to move past the shame of conflict and use disagreement as a tool for clarity and repair.

Restaurant workers face hidden dangers from gas stoves, including pollution and extreme heat

Tony Briscoe — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Restaurants with gas stoves and ovens are exposing workers to harmful air pollution and unsafe levels of heat, according to a new study led by California researchers.

Contributor: There's federal progress on women's health. No joke

Jennifer Weiss-Wolf — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 10:03:00 GMT

States have been the laboratory for policy changes on menopause care and hormone access, and the feds are now following leaders such as California.

At Oktoberfest, nonalcoholic beer is no longer a punchline

Erik Kirschbaum — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Alcohol-free beer is becoming more popular, even at Germany's icon Oktoberfest. One reason for the trend: It tastes better than earlier nonalcoholic beers.

988 crisis line restores LGBTQ+ youth specialized support

Corinne Purtill — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 21:41:26 GMT

Members of Congress from both parties pushed to get back a service removed by the Trump administration last year.

Your guide to Proposition 44: Federally funded health clinic spending

Corinne Purtill — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Prop 44 asks voters to require federally funded community health centers to spend at least 90% of their total annual revenue on "program services advancing their charitable purpose."

Kaiser lays off 147 employees in California

Melody Petersen — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:47:37 GMT

Kaiser Permanente will layoff 147 business and administrative employees across California in November, the health giant said

Is this dance party the 'deepest, cheapest' therapy session in L.A.?

Deborah Vankin — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Inside psychotherapist Jane Garnett's $25 EMDR healing rave, where metronome-timed tapping and electronica offer an accessible twist on mental wellness.

State attorney general to oversee Kaiser's medical arbitration system under new law

Melody Petersen — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:53:15 GMT

The California attorney general will help oversee healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente's medical arbitration system to ensure it operates fairly under legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. Patients have complained the system favors Kaiser.

Across California's IVF insurance divide, many are priced out of parenthood

Sarah Elizabeth Richards — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Landmark legislation requiring large employers to cover infertility treatments went into effect at the beginning of the year. It's changed lives and boosted clinic caseloads – and left those who don't qualify scrambling to afford care.

NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip steps away from public life after brain disease diagnosis

Steve Henson — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:14:09 GMT

NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip, 79, has been diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration and possible chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Lopez: Misplaced glasses, forgotten names. How to know when to worry, and how to thrive

Steve Lopez — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A new book by Dr. Zaldy Tan, director of the Cedars-Sinai Memory & Healthy Aging Program, contains profound insights into aging, memory loss and resilience.

In a macho culture dominated by localism, they're fostering inclusivity for LGBTQ+ surfers

Maddie Connors — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Local surf enthusiasts Glen Walsh and Dream Team Surf's Shelly Guidera are creating a safe space at SoCal beaches.

This free 'Sandbag Saturdays' workout on the beach is killer — and fans can't get enough

Jenna Belhumeur — Thu, 3 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

You'll absolutely feel the burn at the popular weekly event held at Thousand Steps Beach in Laguna Beach.

What's the deal with ... this Kardashian-approved 'stress relief' machine?

Rebecca Leib — Wed, 2 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Though the BioCharger is not an official medical device, wellness practitioners and clients swear by its 'healing' and 'energizing' benefits. Here is what experts think.

Feeling stressed and overheated? Try these 5 free L.A. yoga and fitness classes

Deborah Vankin, Dante Estrada — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Unwind in September with free yoga and fitness classes in L.A. Explore five no-cost classes in Mid-City, DTLA, Canoga Park, Culver City and Santa Monica.

L.A. Phil will offer $10 Hollywood Bowl tickets for Medi-Cal, EBT cardholders

Deborah Vankin — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:53:24 GMT

Starting in 2027, the L.A. Phil says it will offer $10 Hollywood Bowl tickets to Medi-Cal and EBT cardholders in an effort to make concerts more accessible.

Meta's 'Big Tobacco moment' leaves parents asking if social media is too dangerous for kids

Queenie Wong, Nilesh Christopher — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From Australia to India, other countries have also been cracking down on the use of social media by teens.

Taxidermy sound bath? How an unconventional idea works at the Natural History Museum

Emily Tarinelli — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Natural History Museum's new Mindfulness Mornings series turns the North American Mammal Hall into an immersive wellness space in the hours before doors open to the public.

Getting ripped 'Odyssey'-style at this L.A. sword-fighting destination

Rebecca Leib — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Step inside Swordplay LA in Burbank, where Hollywood stunts, fantasy tropes and ancient history combine for an unforgettable full-body workout.

Proteinmaxxing is reshaping L.A. dining — and pushing small restaurants to the brink

Nava Rawls — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The 'proteinmaxxing' health trend promoted by social media influencers is putting a strain on local restaurants that prioritize intentional sourcing and affordable prices.

Why the secret to a longer life might start with training your balance