Joseph Friedman

Today the FDA authorized a second booster shot of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for people ages 50 and up, plus some people who are immunocompromised.

Win or lose — the art and nature of games have a deeper impact on our lives than we might imagine. What’s the appeal, and what do we learn about ourselves?

LA county’s public health director says while people like complaining about getting another booster, it’s quick and comes with zero to mild side effects.

SoCal Congressman Adam Schiff says he’s returned from Ukraine with a deeper understanding of the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country.

Los Angeles County’s first public school is now accepting applications. SEED LA will select 125 ninth graders who will live on campus five days a week.

Across Los Angeles County, few people are showing up at COVID vaccination drives even though nearly 2 million residents remain unvaccinated.

Armed with good science that shows the drug is ineffective and dangerous people are still using it and often skipping their vaccines that are proven safe and effective. Go figure.

Superstitions impact many aspects of our lives, but they can have a profound effect in health care.

Cameras, sensors, and palm-scanning technology — it’s not science fiction. It’s the new, cashierless Whole Foods in Sherman Oaks.