Free COVID tests are back. Here’s how to get yours
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Virus that can cause paralysis in children on the rise in California
A respiratory virus that in rare cases can cause polio-like paralysis in children is on the rise in California and…
Bird Flu outbreaks increasing among California dairy herds
Reports of H5N1 bird flu outbreaks at California dairy herds are continuing to rise as the nation’s largest milk producer…
Women doctors are more effective. We need more of them
“When will I see the doctor?” Most female doctors have been asked this question many times. It feels like a…
CDC to conduct a health survey in San Diego County
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Bird flu deaths increasing among California dairy cows
As California struggles to contain an increasing number of H5N1 bird flu outbreaks at Central Valley dairy farms, veterinary experts…
Brett Favre says he has Parkinson’s at congressional hearing on welfare fraud
Testifying Tuesday before the House Ways and Means Committee, Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre said in a prepared statement…
L.A. County reports first West Nile virus death this year
A San Fernando Valley resident is the first person in L.A. County to die this year from West Nile virus,…
Study: Some California residents exposed to ‘soup’ of pesticides
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The threat of valley fever is growing in Central California
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COVID worsened depression among Southern California youths
Children, teens and young adults in Southern California had been grappling with rising rates of depression and anxiety for years…
Top Trends in Flexible Circuit PCB Technology
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How do I compare different flex PCB suppliers?
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What industries commonly use high density interconnects?
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Entangled humpback whale is finally freed off Dana Point
The young whale was seen off Southern California, struggling, its tail flukes dangerously entangled in rope. The animal may have…
Do hydration powders work? Inside the trendy supplements on your feed
You see them crowding checkout counters at grocery stores — a rainbow of bubble-gum pink, lime green and blueberry packets,…
Deadly drug overdoses plateaued in L.A. County in 2023
Deaths from drug overdoses and poisoning reached a plateau last year in Los Angeles County — the first time in…
What’s really in L.A.’s tap water? How to find out and filter it
Nearly a year ago, I scribbled “Replace Brita filter” on my to-do list. But the errand perpetually fell by the…
NASA has beamed the Missy Elliott hit ‘The Rain’ to Venus
Temperatures on Venus hover around 870 degrees, but the second-closest planet to the sun got a little bit cooler recently…
How California’s weather shapes the state and its people
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Pete Theisinger, who led Mars rover missions for JPL, dies at 78
Pete Theisinger, the longtime employee of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory who led the Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity rover missions to…
In ‘Omnivore,’ Noma chef René Redzepi investigates the future of food
Earning three Michelin stars and having your restaurant named the best in the world five times might be enough for…
These L.A. health teams go door to door asking: What do you need?
On a sweltering morning in Watts, community health worker Elizabeth Calvillo rapped on a shut gate with her pen, hoping…
Heat wave may have increased spread of H5N1 at poultry farm
An H5N1 outbreak that recently infected five poultry workers and 1.8 million chickens in northeast Colorado may have been fueled…
Teens aren’t coping nearly as well as their parents think, study finds
Most U.S. teens aren’t always getting the social and emotional support they need, and most of their parents have no…
Bird flu infects workers at Colorado poultry farm
Five poultry workers at a farm in northeast Colorado have been infected by the H5N1 virus, according to Colorado’s department…
How California local governments are using opioid settlement payouts
Sacramento — Sonja Verdugo lost her husband to an opioid overdose last year. She regularly delivers medical supplies to people using…
He lost his lungs and had to fight for workers’ comp
By the time that Dennys Rene Rivas Williams had fallen so ill that he needed new lungs, physicians at Olive…
He says he flagged H5N1 outbreak in cow herd but was ignored
The virus has — so far — caused only minimal illness among humans, yet has spread rapidly among birds, sea…
Bye bye Botox! L.A. medspas go natural with anti-aging treatments
When Ali Weiss, 30, shares a selfie on Instagram, she often adds a disclaimer: This is a face that hasn’t…
How Death Valley National Park tries to keep visitors alive amid record heat
FURNACE CREEK, Calif. — As temperatures swelled to 128 degrees, Death Valley National Park rangers got a call that a group…
What we might learn about Biden if he takes a cognitive test
It seemed like a sensible suggestion for assessing the capabilities of an 81-year-old man seeking voters’ approval to remain in…
LGBTQ healthcare workers fight to provide gender-affirming care
Nico Olalia had just finished her initial nurse training in the Philippines when she realized her aspirations were growing bigger…
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Murder, birth and test scores: What we’ve learned about extreme heat
Heat waves have been linked to a higher risk of babies being born premature, as well as stillbirth. In California,…
It’s not just hype. AI could revolutionize diagnosis in medicine
The history of medical diagnosis is a march through painstaking observation. Ancient Egyptian physicians first diagnosed urinary tract infections by…
Mounjaro bests Ozempic for weight loss in comparison of real-world use
In the first head-to-head comparison of two blockbuster drugs used in real-world conditions, people who took Mounjaro lost significantly more…
LAX passenger arrested after running onto tarmac, police say
A Los Angeles International Airport passenger was arrested early Saturday morning after he became irate and ran out of Terminal…
Be grateful for what you have. It may help you live longer
Death may be inevitable, but that hasn’t stopped health researchers from looking for ways to put it off as long…
Bird markets may be source of H5 in San Francisco wastewater
Federal officials suspect that live bird markets in San Francisco may be the source of bird flu virus in area…
Drug can amplify naloxone’s effect and reduce withdrawals, study shows
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Fentanyl doesn’t have to fuel another cycle of loss in L.A.
The death of a parent is typically a gutting and disorienting experience for adults. For a child, it’s even worse,…
NASA JPL hopes to boost pollution-monitoring satellite’s vision
It was almost 10 years ago when Andrew Thorpe received a text from the crew flying overhead in a small…
10 myths about sunscreen you can’t afford to fall for
Attention sunscreen skeptics: The sun’s UV rays are coming for you, and you’re just making their job easier. Summer is…
Signs of avian flu found in San Francisco wastewater
Signs of H5N1 bird flu virus have been detected at three wastewater sites in California’s Bay Area, according to sampling…
Development fight centers on California’s oldest plant
A Palmer oak in Jurupa Valley is estimated to be 13,000 to 18,000 years old. The plant, which looks like…
L.A. County plans to put $5 million into wiping out medical debt
Los Angeles County is moving forward with a pilot program to relieve medical debt for struggling residents, setting aside $5…
How much screen time is too much for kids? Parents clash over advice
Parents are bombarded with a dizzying list of orders when it comes to screen time and young children: No screens…
Is bird flu in cattle here to stay?
Despite assurances from the federal government that bird flu will be eradicated from the nation’s dairy cows, some experts worry…
Details of Tyler Skaggs’ death tell crucial story about opioid crisis
Not many victims of the opioid crisis in America make national headlines. Tyler Skaggs was different. The 27-year-old was a…
Why you should think twice before taking daily multivitamins
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Is there a cure for grief? The medical world is looking for one
When Cody Delistraty lost his mother in 2014, he was surprised by the various ways that he, his brother and…
The people have spoken: L.A.’s newest dinosaur has its forever name
The people have spoken, and L.A.’s newest Jurassic-era resident has its forever name. Dinosaur fans who responded to the museum’s…
Mexico may legalize magic mushrooms. Will this traditional medicine lose its meaning?
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Opinion: This is how the fight to ban mifepristone continues
The Supreme Court’s mifepristone decision on June 13 put a stop to one challenge to the drug used in more…
Mifepristone is safe. Is your uterus?
Huge sigh of relief. In a ruling that I happily admit surprised me, the Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the…
Why do we get weather-related headaches? Explaining weather whiplash
Alanna Santini’s friends call her the “human weather vane.” On cloudy days, the 42-year-old advertising executive from Silver Lake invariably…
Bird flu is a real threat. Here’s a way to lower it
If the last couple years are any indication, bird flu is not just for the birds. Highly pathogenic avian influenza,…
When to watch the ‘strawberry moon’ light up the sky Friday night
Mark your calendars and turn to the sky — there will be another exciting celestial event Friday night, right after…
Alzheimer’s drug has potentially fatal side effects
Seventy-nine-year-old Genevieve Lane volunteered to take the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi in a clinical trial because she was forgetting words and…
Gene Roddenberry foundation offers $1 million to create AI ‘for good’
To boldly go where no man has gone before. That’s the mission of the USS Enterprise — and arguably the…
Kids who eat peanuts early less likely to develop allergy, study finds
Allergist and immunologist Dr. Gideon Lack’s first inkling that some peanut allergies might be preventable came more than 20 years…
What we want from food: Energy, muscle strength and better health
What’s for dinner? It’s a deceptively simple question, asked millions of times each day. But consider the myriad factors that…
Opinion: Surgeons give patients too many opioids. A few simple steps could curb excess prescribing
America’s opioid epidemic is as bad as it has ever been. Although the sharp increase in opioid overdose deaths over…
Mpox is on the rise in L.A. County. Here’s how to avoid it
New cases of mpox in Los Angeles County rose considerably in the last two weeks, local health officials said Monday.…
Tiny fern with big secret gets into the Guinness Book of World Records
Tmesipteris oblanceolata is an obscure species of fork fern found in New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific.…
California plans to enlist in AI to translate healthcare information
Tener gripe, tener gripa, engriparse, agriparse, estar agripado, estar griposo, agarrar la gripe, coger la influenza. In Spanish, there are…
Judge halts ban on syringe programs in El Dorado County
El Dorado County cannot enforce its ban on programs that hand out clean syringes as a legal battle continues between…
Opinion: The Supreme Court did the right thing on mifepristone
The same Supreme Court that overruled Roe vs. Wade two years ago on Thursday followed well-established constitutional principles to dismiss…
Doing this one thing may improve your odds of healthy aging
Before you settle in to binge the new season of “The Bear” or watch Team USA go for the gold…
L.A. County Natural History Museum opens voting to name new dinosaur
Sage? Esme? Gnatalie? The Los Angeles County Natural History Museum is seeking the public’s help in naming a 70-foot-long sauropod…
Searching for antibiotics that don’t harm the gut microbiome
Inside every human is a thriving zoo of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microscopic organisms collectively known as the microbiome.…
Doctors at L.A. County-run hospitals to get bonuses under deal
Unionized doctors and dentists who work at hospitals and other health facilities run by Los Angeles County will get cost-of-living…
Ed Stone, JPL director and top Voyager scientist, dies at 88
Ed Stone, the scientist who guided NASA’s breakthrough Voyager mission to the outer planets for 50 years and led the…
Will a diet that’s good for the planet help you live longer?
Every time you scoop up a spoonful of overnight oats or sink your teeth into a cheeseburger, you’re eating for…
Column: He was the oldest man in the U.S., and his loving caretaker was with him to the end
The oldest male in the United States was a man of many appetites, even at 110, and his live-in caretaker…
Are AI video editors suitable for educational content creation?
AI video editors suitable for educational content creation The best AI video editors feature easy-to-use interfaces with clear menus and…
Earth breaks heat and CO₂ records once again in yearlong streak
Humanity is ignoring major planetary vital signs as atmospheric carbon dioxide levels soar to all-time highs and Earth records its…
Report: Positive COVID test not needed for Long COVID diagnosis
People do not need to have tested positive for the coronavirus to be considered for a diagnosis of long COVID,…
California’s earthquake early-warning system gets major upgrade
California’s earthquake early-warning system is getting a seismic upgrade, one that will allow residents to receive more timely alerts about…
Worsening heat waves threaten health at most stages of life
As the planet continues its streak of record-breaking heat, the World Health Organization has issued urgent new warnings about the…
First death from bird flu subtype recorded in Mexico, WHO says
The first deadly human case of a subtype of bird flu has been confirmed in Mexico, the World Health Organization…
How American medical institutions helped make D-day a success
The beginning of the end of World War II occurred 80 years ago Thursday, when roughly 160,000 Allied troops made…
California ‘overdue’ for whooping cough outbreak as U.S. cases spike
It’s been five years since the last major outbreak of whooping cough in California, but the disease is on the…
What is the difference between a heat dome and a heat wave?
It sounds like something out of a horror movie, like “The Blob” or “Godzilla.” But “heat domes” are far from…
Are our dogs and cats flying under the bird flu radar?
Some epidemiologists, food safety experts and veterinarians worry that pets could provide a potential springboard for H5N1 bird flu to…
The more women followed this diet, the longer they lived
One of the best diets for health keeps getting better. A new study that tracked more than 25,000 women for…
What the caesarean section’s rise reveals about birth in the U.S.
Book Review Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section By Rachel SomersteinEcco: 336 pages, $32If you buy books…
Los Angeles could end COVID vaccination rule for city employees
Los Angeles could soon end its requirement for city employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. City officials are recommending that…
A look inside the satellite race to fight wildfires
As the threat of wildfire worsens in California and across the world, a growing number of federal agencies, nonprofit organizations…
Third U.S. dairy worker infected by avian flu, Michigan’s second case
Officials announced Thursday that a third U.S. dairy worker has been infected by avian flu, or H5N1. This is the…
What 20 years of data tell us about same-sex marriage
Twenty years ago this month, Marcia Kadish and Tanya McCloskey exchanged wedding vows at Cambridge City Hall in Massachusetts and…
AI Video Editors – Advantages and Disadvantages
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Sea urchins made to order: Scripps scientists make transgenic breakthrough
Consider the sea urchin. Specifically, the painted urchin: Lytechinus pictus, a prickly Ping-Pong ball from the eastern Pacific Ocean. The…
Will Ozempic bankrupt the U.S. healthcare system?
An April 24 letter from Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders to the CEO of Novo Nordisk began with heartfelt thanks to…
A scientist aims to save habitats that rely on groundwater
WELDON, Calif. — California is recognized as one of the world’s hotspots of biodiversity, with more species of plants and animals…
SpaceX plans to launch 90 rockets from Vandenberg by 2026
SpaceX plans to launch 90 rockets into space from a Santa Barbara County military base by 2026, tripling the number…
Gas stoves may contribute to early deaths and childhood asthma
Lung-irritating pollution created by cooking with gas stoves may be contributing to tens of thousands of premature deaths and cases…
Why most older Americans who need hearing aids don’t use them
Having depended on hearing aids for nearly three decades, I’m astounded by the lack of Medicare coverage for devices that…
What are the environmental considerations for fast turn pcb assembly?
environmental considerations for fast turn pcb assembly Fast-turn PCB assembly, while crucial for meeting tight production deadlines and satisfying market…
Second human case of bird flu detected dairy worker
A second human case of bird flu in a diary worker has been confirmed in Michigan, state and federal health…
Microplastics discovered in human and dog testes
Researchers have located one more anatomical organ where microplastics — of all shapes and constituents — are found: human testes.…
How do you ensure component compatibility during circuit board assembly services?
component compatibility during circuit board assembly services Ensuring the quality of circuit board assembly services is paramount in the electronics…
How to find help for a drug or mental health crisis
Fatal overdoses in the U.S. fell for the first time in five years in 2023, according to preliminary estimates recently…
Deaths of despair are soaring for Americans of color.
Nakeya Fields has seen how the stresses that come with being Black — racial injustice, financial strain, social isolation —…
What techniques are used for impedance control in pcb and pcba design?
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How are components mounted onto a Printed circuit assembly services?
components mounted onto a Printed circuit assembly services Mounting components onto a printed circuit board (PCB) is a crucial step…
Pregnant? Researchers want you to know about fluoride
Adding fluoride to drinking water is widely considered a triumph of public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
This UCLA doctor wants to beat an ‘anatomical atlas’ made by Nazis
As Dr. Kalyanam Shivkumar pondered how to fix the human heart, he was given a gift laced with horror. Shivkumar,…
How is Soldering Utilized in RF Circuit Board Design?
Utilized in RF Circuit Board Design The rf circuit board design process utilizes soldering to create electrical connections that are…
Opinion: What’s the matter with letting apps and AI run the ER?
My resident describes our next emergency room patient — a 32-year-old female with severe, crampy mid-abdominal pain, vomiting and occasional…
Deadly overdoses fall for first time in 5 years, estimates show
Deaths from drug overdoses fell last year in the United States as fewer people lost their lives to fentanyl and…
Hiltzik: The persecution of EcoHealth reaches a climax
Anyone who cares about the importance of science in the making of government policy had to be deeply dispirited by…
How does Printed circuit board assembly companies contribute to miniaturization?
Printed circuit board assembly companies contribute to miniaturization Printed circuit board (PCB) assembly companies play a vital role in driving…
Optimize Conveyor Angle in Wave Soldering for SMT Circuit Board
Wave Soldering for SMT Circuit Board As printed circuit boards (PCBs) grew more complex, through-hole assemblies gave way to “hybrid”…
California public health spending, boosted during COVID, on chopping block
When a doctor in Pasadena reported in October that a hospital patient was exhibiting classic symptoms of dengue fever, such…
USC scientist faces scrutiny — retracted papers, paused drug trial
Late last year, a group of whistleblowers submitted a report to the National Institutes of Health that questioned the integrity…
Can an ordering pcb be used in IoT devices?
ordering pcb In the ever-expanding landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), where connectivity and interoperability are driving innovation, the…
What military doctors can teach us about power in the United States
Power is invisible, but its effects can be seen everywhere — especially in the health records of active duty military…
The Importance of Stencil Design in PCB Manufacturing
Stencil Design in PCB Manufacturing In the ever-changing world of electronics, one tool that will always remain a cornerstone is…
As officials turn to wastewater to monitor bird flu epidemic, questions about testing bubble up
As researchers increasingly rely on wastewater testing to monitor the spread of bird flu, some are questioning the reliability of…
COVID-19 remains deadlier than the flu
Since the earliest days of the pandemic, health officials have gauged the threat of COVID-19 by comparing it to the…
Avian flu, cows, and raw milk concerns: Your questions answered
There is a bird flu outbreak going on. Here is what you need to know about it: What is bird…
What factors contribute to the reliability of rigid flex rigid pcb?
factors contribute to the reliability of rigid flex rigid pcb In the ever-evolving landscape of electronics manufacturing, ensuring the reliability…
Want to live a longer life? It may depend on your sex
Do you want to live to 100? The path to becoming a healthy centenarian — as opposed to just a…
Younger patients sought vasectomies after Roe vs. Wade overturned
Kori Thompson had long wrestled with the idea of having a child. The 24-year-old worried about the world a kid…
What are the key considerations for manual flex circuit board?
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How PCB Board Manufacturers Can Be Used in Implantable Medical Devices
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What are the primary applications of pcb circuit board assembly?
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What prevents El Niño from sticking around forever?
A few weeks ago, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology declared that the Pacific Ocean is no longer in an El…
Health officials are warning about fake Botox. What to look for
Fake versions of Botox have popped up in California, raising alarm among public health officials who warn that counterfeit versions…
The Role of Printed Circuit Boards in LED Lighting
Printed Circuit Boards in LED Lighting Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the building blocks of our interconnected, electronic world. The…
Solar storm could disrupt communications, bring northern lights to California
A different kind of storm could complicate this weekend’s plans. For the first time since January 2005, the U.S. National…
Does zinc really help shorten a cold? It’s hard to say
You feel a cold coming on, or maybe it’s already upon you: the telltale cough, sore throat and stuffy head.…
Deadly overdoses stopped surging among L.A. County homeless people
Year after year, Los Angeles County has seen devastating losses on its streets, as homeless people bedding down in tents,…
What parasite might Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have had in his brain?
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made various claims about his health over the years, but the most shocking…
Parent burnout is real. Here’s what you can do about it
It’s been several years since kids returned to their classrooms and workers went back to their offices. We dine indoors…
Bill could end holdup for studies on psychedelics, addiction treatment
California lawmakers could soon clear a governmental logjam that has held up dozens of studies related to addiction treatment, psychedelics…
How Micro Vias Are Used in Harsh Environments
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Mother’s loss launches a global effort to fight antibiotic resistance
In November 2017, days after her daughter Mallory Smith died from a drug-resistant infection at the age of 25, Diane…
A champion of psychedelics who includes a dose of skepticism
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What are the blue blobs washing up on California beaches?
The corpses are washing up by the thousands on Southern California’s beaches: a transparent ringed oval like a giant thumbprint…
Hiltzik: The politicization of the pandemic continues
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Can You Explain the Advantages of Circuit Board Technology?
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Regular mammograms should start at age 40, panel recommends
To counteract growing rates of breast cancer in younger women and to reduce racial disparities in deaths, an influential panel…
Can hdi pcbs be used in wearable technology?
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T. Rex was not as smart as primates, new study finds
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Can Quick Turn Printed Circuit Boards Be Used in High-Voltage Applications?
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Can you discuss the role of automation in flex PCB production?
role of automation in flex PCB production PCBs are essential for a variety of electronic devices. They help to connect…
Scientists debate adding a Category 6 for mega-hurricanes
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Opinion: America’s ‘big glass’ dominance hangs on fate of two telescopes
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Why are Southern California officials releasing more mosquitoes?
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What are the steps involved in designing a rigid flex circuit?
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After months of silence, Voyager 1 has returned NASA’s calls
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Can Microvia Be Used in Harsh Environments?
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FDA approves ImmunityBio’s bladder cancer treatment
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How L.A. County is trying to change addiction treatment
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Taylor Swift: Psychologists explain why we love breakup songs
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Opinion: How the U.S. economy depends on public health
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How ‘miracle’ weight-loss drugs made health disparities worse
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NASA asks for ‘quicker and cheaper’ help with Mars Sample Return
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Column: A cancer survivor advises research, persistence and second opinions
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Long Beach aquarium rehabilitates otter pup using a surrogate mom
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Kaiser facing union accusations that patients are losing mental health care
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Can Calmara AI app really detect infections in sex partners?
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I drove from L.A. to the Midwest to feel the wonder of an eclipse.
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Researchers propose two new killer whale species
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Abortion pills, mifepristone saw surge after Supreme Court ruling
Less than a quarter of a century ago, abortion pills could not be legally obtained from a U.S.-based medical provider.…
The FDA says mifepristone is safe. Here’s the evidence
Abortion is back on the docket at the U.S. Supreme Court, with the justices hearing arguments Tuesday about whether a…
Opinion: Mifepristone should win at the Supreme Court. But will it?
As a matter of law, the case argued Tuesday at the Supreme Court concerning the availability of medicine to induce…
NASA’s attempt to bring home part of Mars is unprecedented. The mission’s problems are not
Massive cost overruns. Key deadlines slipping out of reach. Problems of unprecedented complexity, and a generation’s worth of scientific progress…
Tuberculosis cases jumped 15% in California in last year
Tuberculosis cases are rising again in California, and health officials are urging those at higher risk, as well as doctors,…
Q&A: What oncologists can glean from royal announcement
After months of speculation about her recent health challenges, Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday that she has cancer. The…
Dogs can understand words for objects, researchers say
Our dogs understand us better than they’ve been given credit for — and scientists say they have the brain wave…
Materials Used in Flex Circuit PCBs
Flex Circuit PCBs The leading conductor material for flex circuit PCBs is copper foil, but other metals such as aluminum…
Spread of organic farms may prompt use more pesticides
To help California fight climate change, air quality regulators would like to see 20% of the state’s farmland go organic…
State faults L.A. hospital that suffered power outage
A power outage that forced hundreds of patients to be evacuated at a Boyle Heights hospital last summer was the…
Hiltzik: Who made the COVID debate so toxic?
In a Dec. 2 tweet, Richard H. Ebright, a professor of chemistry and chemical biology at Rutgers University, stated that…
California has to worry about measles again
The measles virus is resurging in the U.S. despite the long-standing availability of a vaccine that provides nearly life-long immunity.…
California communities are banning syringe programs. State fights back
As Indiana officials struggled to contain an outbreak of HIV among people who injected drugs, then-Gov. Mike Pence reluctantly followed…
Parasite that’s deadly for dogs now confirmed in California
For five years, an elusive tormentor of animals hid from authorities in east Riverside County as 10 dogs were injured…
SpaceX Starship successfully blasts off on third test flight
The SpaceX rocket that is intended to take humans back to the moon and someday to Mars completed its third…
Many U.S. teens are using delta-8 THC derived from hemp, survey finds
A molecular lookalike of the intoxicating compound found in marijuana has become popular among teens in the United States, especially…
More parents are delaying kids’ vaccines, posing risk to toddlers
As measles cases pop up across the country this winter — including several in California — one group of children…
Opinion: Mars rocks are a science prize the U.S. can’t afford to lose
NASA does difficult, inspiring and ambitious things — and it does them, in the immortal words of President Kennedy, because…
Microplastics may be risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Add one more likely culprit to the long list of known cardiovascular risk factors including red meat, butter, smoking and…
NASA budget deal offers hope for JPL’s Mars Sample Return mission
A bipartisan congressional agreement on NASA’s final budget for the current fiscal year offers a glimmer of hope that the…
California plan to confront doctors’ bias comes under legal attack
Los Angeles anesthesiologist Dr. Marilyn Singleton was outraged about a California requirement that every continuing medical education course include training…
California babies aren’t getting vital preventive care. Here’s why
Maria Mercado’s 5- and 7-year-old daughters haven’t been to the doctor for a check-up in two years. And it’s not…
San Francisco will start prosecuting drug dealers for murder
SAN FRANCISCO — County by county in California, as fentanyl overdoses escalate, local prosecutors are turning to a novel legal strategy…
A bioethicist explores the moral questions of Alabama’s IVF ruling
Is a frozen embryo a child? The Alabama Supreme Court says yes. In ruling this month that three couples who…
Inside a NASA-JPL engineer’s mission to Jupiter
Think of meticulously handcrafted objects, and certain things come immediately to mind: fine art, exotic cars, luxury timepieces. But Pasadena…
Why California schools shouldn’t be limited to phonics
A child’s individual differences, skills and experience matter a lot in the learning process, and learning to read is no…