Health & Wellness

Aaron Baker, founder of the nonprofit organization Adversity into Adventure, chats with California Live’s Jessica Vilchis about his tragedy-to-triumph story. After a catastrophic motocross crash left him paralyzed at the age of 20, Baker’s life has revolved around fostering hope for others through his organization and world tour.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits down with the Optimism Doctor, Deepika Chopra, to get some tangible and sustainable tips to keep your gratitude alive through the end of the year and into the next, whether you are an adult or have young children and are instilling this practice on a daily basis.

New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.

The new rule would expand access to the drugs for 3.4 million Americans who use Medicare and another 4 million people enrolled in Medicaid, a White House official said.

What does it mean when an athlete gets a stinger?

A previously unidentified chemical has been discovered in the tap water of about one-third of U.S. homes, a new study has found, and scientists are actively investigating whether it’s toxic.

About a third of U.S. residents have been receiving tap water containing a previously unidentified chemical byproduct, a new study has found. Some scientists are now concerned — and actively investigating — whether that chemical could be toxic. 

The study also suggests going for a run before work won’t make up for sitting at your desk all day.

Suzie Moldavon, founder of the boutique concierge brow service FLYBROW, joins California Live’s Jessica Vilchis in studio to answer viewers’ top questions on everything eyebrows. From over-plucking nightmares to finding your perfect pencil shade, Suzie shares her industry insights to help you achieve brows that wow!

November is dedicated to raising awareness of men’s health issues such as mental health and suicide prevention, prostate and testicular cancer. California live correspondent, Lawrence Zarian, sat down with testicular cancer survivor Nic Wilson who’s encouraging men to self-check themselves.

California is widely considered to have “hard water,” meaning the water contains high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium, which can damage your hair and skin. Beauty editor Marianne Mychaskiw joins California Live’s Jessica Vilchis to share 5 foolproof ways to combat buildup.

The U.S. Surgeon General’s findings highlight persistent health disparities in tobacco use linked to race and ethnicity, income, education, sexual orientation and gender identity, occupation, geography, behavioral health status, and other factors.

The hottest ticket in town is also the coldest. “Coffee and Chill” is a wellness community that celebrates with caffeine and cold plunges. California Live Correspondent Paul Costabile dives in to see what’s so cool about this wellness event.

Valerie Bertinelli shared a video of the aftermath of what she said was “a really bad anxiety attack” because she wants to let others experiencing them know they are “not alone.”

November is National Healthy Skin Month, so Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper) stopped by to chat with California Live’s Jessica Vilchis to debunk social media skin trends and tell us the right way to take care of our skin.

California Live correspondent Blanche Shaheen meets up with fitness pro Zuzka Light to learn simple exercises you can do anywhere to help you stay fit during the holiday season. Let’s sleigh those holiday calories together!

A growing number of areas without OB-GYN care could further drive up the number of preemie births in the U.S., experts say.

The eye infection can happen to anyone, but the vast majority of cases involve contact lens wearers.

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests. 

California Live correspondent Lisa Breckenridge meets leading women’s health expert and author Mindy Pelz in celebration of her new book, “Eat Like a Girl”. As the pioneer of the fasting movement, Pelz partnered with plant-based chef Leslie Durso to create 100+ recipes that help women harness the power of food to support their natural rhythms, balance hormones, boost energy and...