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Despite warnings from bird flu experts, it's business as usual in California dairy country
New research and discussions with dairy farmers in the Central Valley suggests H5N1 bird flu is more widespread among people than the reported numbers indicate.
Published: 2024-11-26 11:00:36
Cluster of farmworkers diagnosed with rare animal-borne disease in Ventura County
A cluster of workers at Ventura County berry farms recently have been diagnosed with a rare disease often transmitted through sick animals' urine.
Published: 2024-11-22 20:07:59
Political stress: Can you stay engaged without sacrificing your mental health?
Stress from politics isn't fundamentally different from other kinds of stress, but it can encompass and enhance other sources of anxiety, experts say.
Published: 2024-11-20 11:00:04
Trump nominates Dr. Oz to head Medicare and Medicaid and help take on 'illness industrial complex'
If approved, Mehmet Oz will head an agency that provides health coverage to more than 160 million people. One expert calls Trump's selection of the doctor and TV star 'madness.'
Published: 2024-11-20 00:01:06
Alameda County child believed to be latest case of bird flu; source unknown
California health officials reported Tuesday that a child in Alameda County has been infected with bird flu; source unknown.
Published: 2024-11-19 19:48:48
First U.S. case of mpox variant reported in San Mateo County
There is no evidence that the strain is spreading in California or the U.S., and the risk of contracting Clade I mpox in the U.S. remains low.
Published: 2024-11-17 00:09:19
Why RFK Jr. nomination sets off alarms among many public health specialists
The anti-vaccine activist could oversee the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health.
Published: 2024-11-16 11:00:38
H5N1 bird flu infects five more humans in California, and one in Oregon
Health officials have announced six more H5N1 bird flu infections in humans: five in California and the first known case in Oregon.
Published: 2024-11-16 01:21:38
A 150-million-year journey from the Jurassic to Exposition Park
She's big, she's green, and she's L.A.'s newest icon. Meet Gnatalie the dinosaur.
Published: 2024-11-15 11:00:43
Oakland clinic gets medical device maker to disclose risk of false blood-oxygen reading
When Dr. Noha Aboelata learned that research stretching back decades showed that pulse oximeters routinely failed patients with darker skin, she took action.
Published: 2024-11-14 11:00:03
Canadian teenager infected with H5N1 bird flu in critical condition
Cases of H5N1 bird flu in U.S. dairy and poultry workers have largely been mild. But a new case in a British Columbia teenager has experts worried.
Published: 2024-11-13 19:20:23
Surfboard lights might deter shark attacks — but don't bet your life on it
A study suggests that wrapping a surfboard in very bright lights — like aquatic Christmas trees — could make the surfer less interesting to great white sharks.
Published: 2024-11-13 11:00:26
JPL to lay off roughly 5% of its workforce
The La Cañada Flintridge research institution will let go of approximately 325 employees across the organization, about 5% of its total staff.
Published: 2024-11-12 23:56:48
Is this 'slow' strength training method the fountain of youth? L.A.'s 90-year-olds say yes
Strength training has many benefits for health and longevity. Now many older Angelenos are seeking out a method called slow motion strength training to protect their joints and heal injuries.
Published: 2024-11-12 11:00:44
Prominent USC scientist goes on leave amid research misconduct allegations
USC professor Berislav Zlokovic is on leave after whistleblowers cast doubt on his published work and derailed trials for an experimental stroke treatment.
Published: 2024-11-12 11:00:42
Opinion: Too many older Americans are getting tested for Alzheimer's
Diagnosing 'Stage One Alzheimer's Disease' based solely on biomarkers is potentially dangerous to patients.
Published: 2024-11-10 11:00:21
Gas prices could rise after vote by California regulators
Gas prices could rise after vote by California regulators
Published: 2024-11-09 05:46:28
Food, fluoride and funding: How a new Trump term might affect health in California
From family planning to hospital bills, the new Trump administration has the potential to affect a wide range of policies in the Golden State and beyond.
Published: 2024-11-08 11:00:27
Are famous people more likely to die at 27, or does dying at 27 make them more famous?
The deaths of people such as Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse and Jim Morrison fuel the myth that musicians face an increased risk of death at age 27.
Published: 2024-11-05 11:00:33
Microdosing Ozempic? Why some people are playing doctor with weight-loss drugs
As demand for popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound skyrockets, patients are taking dosage amounts into their own hands.
Published: 2024-11-05 11:00:12
A Trump win could spell major changes for California's drinking water, RFK Jr. says
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described fluoride, which occurs naturally in all fresh water supplies, as an 'industrial waste' associated with various health risks.
Published: 2024-11-05 11:00:04
Two LAPD officers injured when patrol car hit by another vehicle
Two Los Angeles Police Department officers were injured early Sunday morning in South L.A. when their vehicle overturned after being struck by a car.
Published: 2024-11-03 22:05:34
Thousand Oaks nursing home resident arrested on suspicion of killing his roommate
A resident of a nursing home in Thousand Oaks was arrested after his roommate was found dead early Friday morning, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office said.
Published: 2024-11-03 18:35:46
Bird flu virus found in Los Angeles County wastewater
Public health officials maintain the risk of H5N1 bird flu infection remains low. They are searching for the source.
Published: 2024-11-02 00:51:56
Berkeley startup wins government award to develop radiation and lead poisoning treatment
Few drugs are available to treat heavy metals that enter the body, either from lead poisoning or nuclear fallout. A UC Berkeley startup hopes to change that.
Published: 2024-10-31 10:00:34
A concerning development: H5N1 bird flu has infected a pig in Oregon, officials say
H5N1 bird flu has been discovered in a pig in Oregon, a development that has sparked new concerns among infectious disease experts.
Published: 2024-10-30 21:23:42
As Musk seeks to launch tens of thousands of Starlink satellites, space researchers urge caution
Starlink satellites burn up in Earth's atmosphere after five years. Some researchers worry this injection of metals in the upper atmosphere could be damaging.
Published: 2024-10-29 14:54:53
Health groups call for suspending state plan on maternal deaths, saying it burdens patients
Maternal health organizations and advocates are urging the California surgeon general to suspend the rollout of a plan aimed at reducing maternal mortality.
Published: 2024-10-29 10:00:55
Opinion: I'm a doctor in East L.A. and Beverly Hills. I want to treat obesity the same way in both places
In under-resourced parts of Los Angeles, people develop life-altering, preventable diabetes complications related to obesity. These patients rarely live to grow old.
Published: 2024-10-28 10:00:50
Key takeaways from our investigation into the science behind an alternative autism therapy
Here are the key takeways from The Times' yearlong investigation into the science behind magnetic resonance therapy, or MERT, as a therapy for autism.
Published: 2024-10-24 17:50:49
A wave of major listeria recalls shows food safety will 'never be perfect'
The safety of mass-produced food has improved dramatically in recent decades, but listeria, a common type of bacterium, presents unique hurdles.
Published: 2024-10-24 10:00:55
Half a pound of this powder can remove as much CO₂ from the air as a tree, scientists say
Berkeley chemists have created a reusable material that pulls carbon dioxide from the air and holds onto it until it can be stored.
Published: 2024-10-23 15:28:48
Infant mortality in the U.S. worsened after Supreme Court limited abortion access
Just months after the Supreme Court limited abortion access, infant mortality rates rose significantly higher, according to a new study.
Published: 2024-10-21 15:00:06
Medicare drug plans are getting better next year
Every year, Medicare officials encourage beneficiaries to shop around for their drug coverage. Few take the time. This year, it might be more important than ever.
Published: 2024-10-21 10:00:19
As bird flu outbreaks rise, piles of dead cattle become shocking Central Valley tableau
Although California dairy farmers had heard about the H5N1 bird flu before it hit, none was prepared for the devastation it would cause in some herds.
Published: 2024-10-20 10:00:44
Opinion: Menopausal women have a lot at stake in this election
The politics of reproductive health aren't just about abortion and aren't limited to younger women.
Published: 2024-10-17 10:00:47
Kids are sucking down baby food pouches at record rates. 'We're going to pay for it,' experts say
It's hard to beat the convenience of baby food pouches. But overreliance can affect a child's nutrition, food preferences and speech development, experts warn.
Published: 2024-10-17 10:00:19
Listeria recall expands to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry sold at Trader Joe's, Target and others
Meat producer BrucePac is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products sold at Trader Joe's, Target, Kroger and other retailers because they might be contaminated with listeria.
Published: 2024-10-16 10:00:59
NASA launches Europa Clipper to see if Jupiter's icy moon has ingredients for life
NASA probe launches aboard SpaceX rocket to search for the building blocks of life on Europa, Jupiter's icy ocean moon.
Published: 2024-10-14 16:07:05
Opinion: Don't be stupid: Skipping your COVID booster could reduce your IQ
Recent research suggests that the disease can diminish intelligence even years after symptoms resolve. It's one more reason to get the latest vaccinations.
Published: 2024-10-14 10:00:38
Solar storm could disrupt communications and display northern lights to parts of California
A severe geomagnetic storm could disrupt communications and bring northern lights to parts of California, according to a warning from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Published: 2024-10-09 23:37:42
Scientists long urged NASA to search for signs of life near Jupiter. Now it's happening
NASA JPL's Europa Clipper spacecraft, the largest planetary probe ever built, will launch as early as Friday to explore Jupiter's icy ocean moon.
Published: 2024-10-09 10:00:33
Study: Severe COVID raised risk of heart attack, stroke as much as having heart disease
People hospitalized for COVID-19 early in the pandemic suffered an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes and other serious "cardiac events," researchers say.
Published: 2024-10-09 10:00:28
California hospitals scramble on earthquake retrofits as state limits extensions
California legislators for years have granted extensions on a 1994 law requiring hospitals to retrofit their buildings to withstand earthquakes. Gov. Gavin Newsom in September vetoed an extension for all hospitals but signed a bill granting relief to rural and "distressed" hospitals and some others.
Published: 2024-10-09 10:00:05
Dozens of patients file suit against former OB-GYN and Cedars-Sinai, alleging misconduct
Thirty-five women are suing a Beverly Hills obstetrician-gynecologist, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and other medical practices, alleging decades of misconduct.
Published: 2024-10-08 19:31:29
Former Caltech and Google scientists win physics Nobel for pioneering artificial intelligence
John Hopfield dreamed up the modern neural network while at Caltech. Geoffrey Hinton built on it, creating an AI firm that Google bought for $44 million.
Published: 2024-10-08 12:24:33
Sex, radiation and mummies: How farms are fighting a pesky almond moth without pesticides
An experimental program seeks to protect California almond trees from a pesky moth by using X-rays to sterilize the insects.
Published: 2024-10-07 10:00:27
'More serious than we had hoped': Bird flu deaths mount among California dairy cows
Although California dairy farmers anticipated a bird flu mortality rate of less than 2%, some say between 10% and 15% of infected cattle are dying.
Published: 2024-10-04 17:47:31
The Tijuana River smells so bad, the CDC is coming to investigate
The CDC plans to knock on the doors of randomly selected homes in the Tijuana River Valley later this month to ask them about how the sewage crisis has affected their wellbeing.
Published: 2024-10-04 15:46:18
Opinion: The evidence shows women make better doctors. So why do men still dominate medicine?
Research suggests that the patients of female physicians' fare better on average. But old-fashioned sexism is still a barrier to their success in the profession.
Published: 2024-10-04 10:15:37
Valley fever is a growing risk in Central California; few visitors ever get a warning
As the range and incidence of valley fever grows, public health officials are struggling to warn visitors of the risk.
Published: 2024-10-02 10:00:35
Depression was rising among young people in Southern California. COVID made it worse
New data from Southern California children, teens and young adults show that rising rates of depression and anxiety increased further during the pandemic.
Published: 2024-10-01 15:00:24
Study finds Central Valley residents continually exposed to 'toxic soup' of pesticides
A new study found that as Central Valley residents go about their day, they regularly breathe in pesticides, including one banned in California.
Published: 2024-09-30 12:00:19
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, a mosquito-transmitted illness that can cause lethal inflammation in the brain.
Published: 2024-09-27 10:00:26
Brett Favre, testifying at welfare fraud hearing, reveals he has Parkinson's
Brett Favre, 54, says he has Parkinson's disease while testifying before a House committee about welfare fraud in which he was allegedly involved in Mississippi.
Published: 2024-09-24 17:38:19
Concern grows as bird flu outbreaks continue to rise among California dairy herds
The number of dairy herds infected with H5N1 Bird Flu doubled over the weekend. The count is now 34.
Published: 2024-09-24 10:00:54
Virus that can cause paralysis in children is on the rise in California: A few safeguards
Enterovirus D68, which in rare cases can cause polio-like paralysis in children, is on the rise in California and across the nation, analyses show.
Published: 2024-09-24 10:00:39
Free COVID tests are back. Here's how to get yours
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said it will again make four free COVID tests available through the mail for households.
Published: 2024-09-24 01:47:41
Newsom's office announces new California environmental campaign at Climate Week NYC
Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking Californians to take actions in their daily lives to help combat climate change — from composting to taking public transit to avoid driving.
Published: 2024-09-23 10:00:13
Funny, it isn't hard to make a comedy show that autistic adults can enjoy too
"Let It Out," a stand-up show hosted at the Laugh Factory, aimed to demonstrate that making comedy shows inclusive for neurodivergent people could be easy.
Published: 2024-09-22 10:00:33
Wildfires can release more energy than an atomic bomb. No wonder they look apocalyptic
Uncontrolled wildfires can be powerful enough to generate their own weather.
Published: 2024-09-22 10:00:07
New genetic research points to Wuhan animal market as origin of COVID pandemic, study says
Samples taken in the pandemic's early weeks reinforce hypothesis that coronavirus emerged from live animal market, not a laboratory, new study says.
Published: 2024-09-21 10:00:36
Number of California dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu rises to 17
With 17 dairy herds in California now infected with bird flu, the state is upping its surveillance.
Published: 2024-09-20 20:20:02
30 years later, a family's loss gives life to others
Nicholas Green's organ donation legacy lives on 30 years later.
Published: 2024-09-20 10:00:16
What you need to know about Earth's new, temporary mini-moon
Dubbed the 2024 PT5, the 'mini-moon' will orbit Earth for nearly two months. It comes in a season of lunar phenomena.
Published: 2024-09-19 10:00:06
Drug-resistant germs will kill millions more people in coming decades, researchers warn
Unless officials take action to develop new medications, drug-resistant infections could kill nearly 2 million people a year in 2050.
Published: 2024-09-18 10:00:55
Tortured by regret? Here's a trick to make peace with the past
A new study from Temple University offers an easy road map for how to reframe and conquer regrets, no matter how big or small.
Published: 2024-09-18 10:00:30
California surgeon general sets goal of reducing maternal mortality by 50%
California's surgeon general unveiled a new initiative Tuesday aimed at reducing maternal mortality, setting a goal of halving the statewide rate of deaths related to pregnancy and birth by December 2026.
Published: 2024-09-17 15:30:07
Tooth decay still plagues California kids nearly a decade after Medi-Cal promised change
Kids in California struggle with more cavities than kids in most states, despite Medi-Cal efforts to fix dental care administrative hurdles and focus on prevention.
Published: 2024-09-17 10:00:32
Are tiny black holes zipping through our solar system? Scientists hope to find out
Scientists say microscopic black holes could explain the elusive "dark matter" that makes up a quarter of all matter in the universe. But can it be proven?
Published: 2024-09-17 10:00:27
'Grief into action.' Philanthropists give historic $150 million donation to City of Hope for pancreatic cancer research
Entrepreneur Emmet Stephenson and his daughter are giving $150 million to City of Hope to fund an award for innovation research in pancreatic cancer. It's the largest single gift the center has received.
Published: 2024-09-17 09:30:06
An industrial chemical is showing up in fentanyl in the U.S., troubling scientists
An industrial chemical used in plastic products has been cropping up in illegal drugs from California to Maine.
Published: 2024-09-16 18:32:17
How AI might help researchers make esophageal cancer less deadly
To improve survival for esophageal cancer patients, researchers are using artificial intelligence to improve screening for the disease.
Published: 2024-09-16 10:00:29
My town became environmentally conscious and so did I
With the environment constantly changing due to global warming, future generations will have a chance only if the current population takes sustainable actions.
Published: 2024-09-15 10:00:58
Just out of high school and blockading the door to JD Vance's office
What did you do last summer? This teenage member of the Sunrise Movement, grieving over climate disasters and unsure about his future, helped blockade the door to JD Vance's Senate office.
Published: 2024-09-15 10:00:09
Cedars-Sinai terminates OB-GYN's hospital privileges after complaint investigation
An obstetrician-gynecologist has been barred from practicing at Cedars-Sinai following an investigation into complaints. The doctor has denied wrongdoing.
Published: 2024-09-14 10:00:28
California reports a total of eight H5N1 bird flu outbreaks among dairy herds
Two more California dairy herds have been infected by H5N1 bird flu, bringing the state's total to eight.
Published: 2024-09-13 23:34:55
A huge deposit of marine fossils found under San Pedro High School
San Pedro High School discovered a deposit of marine fossils on campus in 2022 and began collaborating with local paleontologists to uncover secrets from the Palos Verdes Peninsula's geological past.
Published: 2024-09-13 10:00:28
Why AI is better than humans at talking people out of their conspiracy theory beliefs
An AI chatbot was able to persuade people to reconsider their beliefs in conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination, the moon landing and election fraud.
Published: 2024-09-12 18:00:29
How to rediscover hope during election season
In his new book 'Hope for Cynics,' Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki explains how cynicism became an American epidemic — and how to cure it.
Published: 2024-09-12 10:00:42
Scientists become a source of hope and information on TikTok, Instagram
Instead of waiting years for their studies and work to be published in academic journals, some climate scientists use social media to extend their reach — and their brand.
Published: 2024-09-12 10:00:41
Aging, overworked and underfunded: NASA faces a dire future, according to experts
Aging infrastructure, short-term thinking and ambitions that far exceed its funding are among the problems facing NASA, according to a new report.
Published: 2024-09-12 10:00:11
Three more California dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu
Three more California dairy herds have been infected with H5N1 bird flu. A new case of human infection has also been reported in Missouri.
Published: 2024-09-11 19:51:31
'It's almost shameful to want to have children'
'Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question' asks: With American society feeling more socially and politically polarized than ever, is it right to bring another person into the world?
Published: 2024-09-11 10:00:40
Climate warriors fighting some of the 'greatest crises humanity has ever seen'
'Something that Sunrise has taught me, and that I've learned from the world around me, is that hope comes through collective action but is also something that you need to practice.'
Published: 2024-09-10 10:00:31
Q&A: How to talk about politics with people who don't agree with you
There's no surer way to start a fight than to talk politics with someone who disagrees with you. But UCSB psychologist Tania Israel says it doesn't have to be that way. She sees as an opportunity to help bridge America's political divide.
Published: 2024-09-10 10:00:02
California Health and Human Services chief Dr. Mark Ghaly to step down
Dr. Mark Ghaly will be stepping down as head of the California Health and Human Services Agency, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Published: 2024-09-06 17:18:05
How parents and caregivers can evaluate the research on MERT and other potential treatments
For parents considering autism interventions for their children, evaluating treatments can be daunting. Experts talked to The Times about what to watch for.
Published: 2024-09-05 10:00:46
Desperate parents turn to magnetic therapy to help kids with autism. They have little evidence to go on
MERT is being marketed to families of children with autism. Providers suggest the treatment has been thoroughly studied, but there is little evidence to date of its efficacy.
Published: 2024-09-05 10:00:44
Officials confirm H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in three California dairy farms
Testing has confirmed H5N1 bird flu outbreaks at three Central Valley dairy farms. Officials say the infections were likely the result of cattle transportation.
Published: 2024-09-04 10:00:19
The new COVID vaccine is here. Why these are the best times to get immunized
The CDC says September and October are generally the best times for most people to get a COVID shot, though there are other factors to consider.
Published: 2024-08-29 17:53:28
Opinion: How bringing back the woolly mammoth could save species that still walk the Earth
The 'de-extinction' company Colossal and the conservation group Re:wild found common ground in the potential of genetic technology to rescue today's disappearing creatures.
Published: 2024-08-28 10:30:31
'I don't want him to go': An autistic teen and his family face stark choices
An autistic child. The struggle for services. The 911 calls. This is the harrowing story of how one mom scrambled to get help for her son and keep her head above water.
Published: 2024-08-27 10:00:42
Growing need. Glaring gaps. Why mental health care can be a struggle for autistic youth
Autistic people and their families say they can't find adequate help in their communities before they reach a crisis point.
Published: 2024-08-27 10:00:08
How much more water and power does AI computing demand? Tech firms don't want you to know
Every query on Chat GPT or another artificial intelligence app requires extraordinary amounts of electricity and water. Users have no way of knowing.
Published: 2024-08-26 10:00:37
Earthquake risks and rising costs: The price of operating California's last nuclear plant
The plant supplies 6% of California's power, yet critics charge the facility is too expensive and too dangerous to continue operating.
Published: 2024-08-25 10:00:13
SpaceX will bring Boeing's Starliner astronauts home from the International Space Station
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the decision was driven by the agency's commitment to safety, especially after the disasters that beset the space shuttle program.
Published: 2024-08-24 18:00:21
Tim Walz's son, Gus, has nonverbal learning disorder. What is that?
Gus Walz, the 17-year-old son of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, has nonverbal learning disorder. He's one of millions of American kids with NVLD, which has been described as the opposite of dyslexia.
Published: 2024-08-23 10:00:44
See COVID's toll on California's life expectancy in new CDC longevity report
New data show how the 50 states and the District of Columbia stack up in terms of life expectancy. Hawaii tops the list, and Mississippi is at the bottom.
Published: 2024-08-21 10:00:41
Algae here, alien life out there — Cal State L.A.-JPL partnership connects engineers to astrobiology
JPL hires Cal State Los Angeles civil engineering students with NASA grant. The interns can do research for NASA and learn about connections between astrobiology and science here on Earth.
Published: 2024-08-20 10:00:50
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