Artificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a
New American Red Cross data reveals a multigenerational portrait of volunteerism in Los Angeles, with Generation Z emerging as the fastest-growing volunteer group.
Among the more than 9,000 Red
Four 14-year-old freshmen at Santa Monica High School are on a mission to ensure their classmates know how to save a life.
Louisa Gubbins, June Gallagher, Jade Martinez and Bryce
The American Red Cross is calling on donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage, offering free A1C testing and $15 Amazon gift cards for those
Mental health emerged as the leading concern for young people across Los Angeles County, according to the Youth Commission's 2025 Annual Report released today.
The report, based on
Santa Monica resident Kaitlyn Lee is encouraging Californians to donate to childhood cancer research by checking a box on their state tax returns this season.
Lee, executive director of the
California legislators unveiled bipartisan legislation Tuesday that would eliminate insurance barriers preventing patients with rare diseases from accessing FDA-approved treatments, a measure supporters say could end dangerous delays for the
When Sarah Gwilliam lost her mother as a young adult, she found herself navigating a kind of pain that the world around her seemed reluctant to acknowledge. Years later, after
The Social & Emotional Wellness Initiative will host its spring fundraiser March 14 at the Annenberg Community Beach House to support mental health services for underserved populations.
The event, titled
Children's Hospital Los Angeles will begin offering specialty cardiology services in Santa Monica on Jan. 26, bringing top-ranked pediatric heart care to Westside families. The clinic will provide comprehensive services for children with heart conditions and fetal cardiac screening.
The CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) has chosen Santa Monica as a study location, offering 500 randomly selected households free comprehensive health screenings while contributing to vital public health research.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced it will continue following existing California vaccination guidelines for children despite CDC changes, stating no new scientific evidence indicates current childhood vaccination schedules are ineffective or unsafe.
