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It's reasonable to assess rare-disease drugs differently. That's why the FDA has been remarkably flexible about these approvals for decades. But some treatments just aren't any good.

It's the first time this particular type of mpox, known as "Clade I," has been found in the United States among people who had no history of traveling overseas to high-risk areas.

Artist Tavares Strachan's first L.A. show blends his research into climatology, ocean science, aeronautics, chemistry, genealogy and undertold scientific breakthroughs by Black people to create a multi-sensory exhibit.

L.A. Found has safely returned dozens of people to their families. It's about to get better ...

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills that hope to make social media and AI safer for children.

The Kaiser strike is set to last five days. It involves nurses, pharmacists, anesthetists, midwives, physician assistants, rehab therapists and others.

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, part of NASA, laid off 550 employees, or about 11% of its staff.

Local fire crews are launching a sweeping effort to prevent future wildfires in the Santa Monica Mountains. It entails using both animals and machines to create fire breaks -- a controversial solution in Southern California.

Pro Cast Industries and Fenico, two metal foundries in Paramount, were cited for releasing excessive amounts of hexavalent chromium, a carcinogen, into the air.

Kratom is derived from the leaves of a tree native to Southeast Asia, and is commonly made into a powder or pill. It has been linked to several recent deaths in L.A. County.