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FILE - A certified medical assistant holds a syringe for a flu vaccine at a clinic in Seattle, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here’s what to know

The CDC estimated there have been at least 7.5 million illnesses in the U.S., 81,000 hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths from flu so far this season.

FILE - An EBT SNAP sign is shown on a self check out screen at a grocery store in Mount Prospect, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states

FILE - Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison, File)

Healthcare subsidies expire, triggering steep insurance hikes

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 16, 2025 - Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Klapper makes a point about his work in his office at Cedars-Sinai Orthopaedics in West Hollywood on December 16, 2025. Dr. Klapper is a leader in minimally invasive surgical technique, and holds nine patents on specially designed instruments used in the procedure. Dr. Klapper was the orthopedic consultant to the TV show "ER," and is the co-host of ESPN Radio's Weekend Warrior. He has published the books, "Heal Your Knees: How to Prevent Knee Surgery and What to Do If You Need It," and "Heal Your Hips, Second Edition: How to Prevent Hip Surgery - and What to Do If You Need It." (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)
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Lopez: ‘Stop exercising, you’re killing yourself.’ Not really, but try more nurture, less torture in 2026

five tall rectangles with photos of trainers

Should you hire a personal trainer? In L.A., there’s one for every body, goal and vibe

Efforts to reconnect Americans face challenges in a lonely time

How California has so far Trump-proofed some federal funding for homeless people

In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

For Oprah Winfrey, a croissant is now just a croissant — not a struggle

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Climate & Environment

Seven books to help you work through the climate anxiety you developed in 2025

With the holiday travel season ramping up, a good book is a must-have for airport delays or to give as the perfect gift.

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