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Second Case of Zika Virus Infection Confirmed in Los Angeles

February 27, 2016

February 27, 2016

The second case of Zika virus infection in a pregnant woman in Los Angeles County was confirmed Friday by the...

Kenyan Man, Ukrainian Woman Win Los Angeles Marathon

February 15, 2016

February 15, 2016

Weldon Kirui broke away from fellow Kenyan Willy Koitile in the final mile to win the men’s division of today’s...

Following Saturday’s Storm, Health Officials Caution Swimming, Surfing In The Ocean

December 20, 2015

December 20, 2015

Los Angeles County health officials were cautioning people planning to visit county beaches not to swim, surf or play in...

Cedars-Sinai to Train Barbers to Check for High Blood Pressure

June 18, 2014

June 18, 2014

The head of Cedars-Sinai’s hypertension center will use an $8.5 million grant to help train black barbers to check men...

Experimental Vaccine Helpful in Fighting Brain Tumors

June 2, 2014

June 2, 2014

An experimental vaccine is proving effective at battling the most-common form of deadly brain tumors, researchers at the Cedar-Sinai Medical...