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13 june
10h00
NorCal braces for dry, dangerous fire season as SoCal faces typical conditions
Fire officials are bracing for an active fire season in Northern California as high temperatures dry out forests. Southern California will likely see...
12 june
10h00
Warning of cuts to medical services, L.A. County health officials ask state for emergency funds
Measure ER isn’t enough, according to the head of L.A. County’s Department of Health Services, which has joined other California health systems in...
11 june
10h00
FDA greenlights sunscreen chemical long popular in Asia and Europe
The FDA has approved the sunscreen chemical bemotrizinol, a UV light filter that has been available in Europe, Asia, and Australia for more than 20...
04h04
UC Davis favored less qualified Black, Latino med school applicants, Justice Department claims
The U.S. Justice Department said an investigation by its Civil Rights Division found racial bias in admissions at UC Davis’ School of Medicine.
13 june
10h00
Low-resistance tires could cut drivers’ costs while supporting environment in California
The California Energy Commission is on the verge of requiring replacement tires be as energy-efficient as original tires, something the legislature...
10 june
10h00
Mexico’s president unveils affordable EV prototype backed by government
Mexico’s latest government-backed electric vehicle prototype, Olinia Uno, is a showcase of the country’s industrial goals and local engineering...
09 june
10h00
Santa Monica Mountains’ last steelhead trout survived the Palisades fire and even had babies
Scientists feared the Santa Monica Mountains’ last endangered steelhead trout were wiped out by the Palisades fire. Then, they found them alive in...
10 june
10h00
Why new dads shouldn’t panic about low testosterone
While a plummeting hormone level can trigger depression and irritability, experts say a modest decline can make men more invested, less stressed co...
06 june
10h00
One label, many risks: how grouping Asian Americans hides deadly cancer patterns
A nationwide effort that includes many California researchers seeks to find out why some Asian American communities have high rates of certain...
14 may
10h00
Hantavirus strikes a cruise ship, Californians at risk: Is this the start of something much worse?
The MV Hondius was the epicenter of the first-ever deadly outbreak of hantavirus aboard a modern cruise ship. Was this a freak occurrence, or a sign...
28 april
22h17
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research
Dr. David Morens, 78, is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the National...
14 march
20h04
Long COVID leaves thousands of L.A. County residents sick, broke and ignored
Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, doctors are still treating long COVID patients with complex symptoms and unknown futures.
24 december
22h51
Pediatrics group sues U.S. agency for cutting funds for children’s health programs
Earlier this month, the federal government ’abruptly terminated’ grants to the group, the lawsuit says.
15 december
22h58
Researchers identify immune trigger behind myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination
A rapid, two-step immune reaction may underlie rare cases of heart inflammation seen after COVID-19 mRNA vaccination, Stanford University researchers...
30 october
10h00
Wave of RSV, particularly dangerous for babies, sweeping across U.S.; doctors urge vaccination
A wave of the highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus is beginning to wash over the United States, sending greater numbers of babies and...
22 october
16h32
COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors
The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients by boosting their immune systems to help fight tumors.
20 october
10h00
Foreign outbreaks, lower vaccination rates are troubling signs for California’s coming flu season
Last year’s flu season was the worst California had seen in years and state health officials warn this year could potentially be just as bad.
06 october
16h52
CDC announces change in COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccine recommendations
The CDC’s changes have been criticized by mainstream medical groups.
19 september
00h18
RFK Jr.’s handpicked committee changed its recommendations for key childhood shots
In an 8-3 vote, a committee handpicked by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. decided to change its recommendation for how American children are vaccinated...
09 june
15h36
A Biden-commissioned study found risks from drinking. Trump sidelined the findings.
Researchers commissioned by Biden claim the Trump administration sidelined the findings, which were released today, because they conflict with the...
10h00
Taipei Zoo welcomes a pair of red pandas from China, first in over a decade
A zoo in Taiwan’s capital has received a pair of endangered red pandas from China.
10h00
Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, U.N. report says
Without rapid, coordinated global action, ocean health will continue to decline, threatening climate stability, biodiversity resilience, food...
08 june
17h28
NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence
NASA’s Maven spacecraft around Mars has been declared dead after six months of radio silence.
16h46
Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat
Tropical Storm Boris has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of southern Mexico’s Pacific coast.
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