Health
Food Fight: LAUSD's Healthier School Lunches Produce Critics
LAUSD beat first lady Michelle Obama to the punch by serving healthier meals starting last fall. But has the new menu worked? » continue reading
Two 4th Graders Cut Food Waste One Lunch at a Time
Paulina Sanchez and Lesly Heredia didn't like seeing food get dumped in the trash at school. So they started a program to donate rather than waste. » continue reading
Extreme Green: Minimalist Lives With Just 50 Things
A man tries to simplify his life by whittling his personal possessions to just 50 Things. » continue reading
Data: The Rising Tide of Medical Debt
Medical debt can lead to delays in care and even bankruptcy, and it's on the rise. How bad is it? We look at the numbers. » continue reading
Your Money or Your Life
When it comes to medical debt, some patients cannot afford to wait to pay their bills. » continue reading
Finding Support
A caregiver finds support for both her and her parents. We've also provided great information on support groups and additional resources for caregivers. » continue reading
Surviving Caretaking
When you are in charge of caregiving for elderly family members, it can be difficult to take care of yourself. One woman looks for a balance. » continue reading
Options and Obstacles in Greening the City
Improved infrastructure and more park space equal lower obesity rates. That means happier people and lower healthcare costs. So what's stopping the greening of Los Angeles? » continue reading
Leimert Park’s Hidden Passage to Health
There's a little known trail in South L.A. that could help put more residents on a path to health. The problem? Not enough people know about it. » continue reading
A New Day for Adult Day Care
The senior care program that allowed Leamon Wilder to live at home was set to be canceled. But a legal settlement just changed that. » continue reading
Filling a Need
Two million Angelenos have no access to a doctor or dentist. Judy Muller shows us what they endure to get the most basic care. » continue reading
Taking Care of Dad
Meet a father and daughter who have a lot more to lose if benefits for the elderly are cut any further. » continue reading
Creating Healthy Neighborhoods
The infrastructure itself can affect our health, yet urban planning often skews against poor and minority communities, say some observers. » continue reading
Obesity Epidemic Hits South L.A. Harder Than Most
Obesity is a problem for Americans in all walks of life, but it's worse in areas with poor infrastructure and few parks. » continue reading
RX Dangers
Prescription overdoses now kill more people than car accidents each year. For some SoCal families, the problem hits close to home. » continue reading
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