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Tuesday, Jul 2

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NASA JPL team hopes to give greenhouse gas-monitoring satellite 'unprecedented' vision

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While there are already multiple satellites monitoring greenhouse gases from space, Carbon-I's resolution would be unprecedented.

Opinion: Fentanyl could fuel another cycle of loss in L.A.'s Black communities. It doesn't have to

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Opioid overdoses are depriving hundreds of thousands of children of parents, with especially dire consequences for Black families in Southern California.

Saturday, Jun 29

One of Earth's oldest known plants takes center stage in California development battle

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The Jurupa Valley City Planning Commission has requested further study on a development that potentially threatens one of the oldest plants in the world.

Signs of avian flu found in San Francisco wastewater

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Samples of San Francisco wastewater tested positive for bird flu; authorities have yet to determine the source.

Thursday, Jun 27

The desperate hours: a pro baseball pitcher's fentanyl overdose

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When he didn't reply to texts, the family of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs went from worried to fearful.

Is bird flu in cattle here to stay?

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Despite assurances from the federal government that bird flu will be eradicated from dairy cows, some experts worry the disease is here to stay.

Wednesday, Jun 26

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Why you should think twice before taking a daily multivitamin to ward off death

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Long-term data from nearly 400,000 Americans suggests that multivitamins don't reduce the risk of premature death.

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Want to ease the pain of loss? Create a grief ritual

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In 'The Grief Cure,' Cody Delistraty explores cultural, historical and scientific approaches to grieving

Too much screen time harms children, experts agree. So why do parents ignore them?

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Many parents allow children more than double the TV and tablet time experts suggest. Families are turning to screens for learning and distraction, clashing with advice.

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L.A. County plans to put $5 million toward wiping out medical debt

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Los Angeles County is moving forward with a pilot program to relieve medical debt for struggling residents, setting aside $5 million for a planned agreement with a national nonprofit that buys and erases such debts.

Tuesday, Jun 25

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L.A.'s newest dinosaur has its forever name

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Dinosaur fans who responded to the museum's request for input overwhelmingly chose to call the Natural History Museum's new 70-foot-long sauropod 'Gnatalie.'

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Mexico may legalize magic mushrooms. Will this traditional medicine lose its meaning?

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The growing popularity of magic mushrooms outside of Mexico has spurred a debate over who should have access to them and whether science and indigenous medicine can be reconciled

10 sunscreen myths you can't afford to fall for

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Summertime means spending time in the sun, and protecting yourself from harmful UV rays. Here are 10 myths about the pros and cons of using sunscreen.

Monday, Jun 24

Opinion: Abortion foes lost Round One on mifepristone. Here's how their fight continues

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If Donald Trump is reelected, antiabortion forces may not need to win in court to outlaw medication abortion nationwide.

Friday, Jun 21

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A full 'strawberry moon' will light up the sky Friday night. Here's when to see it

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The full moon, called a 'strawberry moon' because of its reddish hue, will appear right after the summer solstice. In L.A., it will rise at about 7:24 p.m. Friday.

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Opinion: Bird flu is a real threat. Here's a way to fight it

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Wild birds get the blame, but the largely unregulated transport of cattle across the U.S. poses too-often-ignored disease risks.

Thursday, Jun 20

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Foundation honoring 'Star Trek' creator offers million-dollar prize to develop AI that's 'used for good'

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The Gene Roddenberry foundation will award $1 million to an early-stage venture focused on harnessing artificial intelligence in service of humanity.

Wednesday, Jun 19

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What Americans want from food: Energy, muscle strength, better health and less stress

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There's a lot riding on Americans' food choices, including trillions of dollars in spending and our collective risk of developing a slew of chronic diseases. A new survey shows what we want to eat, and why.

Tuesday, Jun 18

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Mpox is on the rise in L.A. County. Here's how to avoid it

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Los Angeles County reported 10 cases of mpox in a two-week period, up from prior weeks. Officials call for testing and vaccination to help curb its spread.

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Opinion: Surgeons give patients too many opioids. A few simple steps could curb excess prescribing

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Overuse of pills contributes to misuse, addiction and diversion. Behavioral science points the way toward changing that.

Peanuts! Get your peanuts! Kids who eat them early are much less likely to develop an allergy, studies conclude

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After tracking hundreds of children, researchers conclude that babies who eat peanut protein early and often in their first five years of life are 71% less likely to be allergic to peanuts at age 12.

Monday, Jun 17

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California plans to enlist AI to translate healthcare information

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State officials want to use artificial intelligence to translate public healthcare and social services documents and websites. But some experts worry AI may introduce errors.

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A tiny fern with a big secret just got into the Guinness Book of World Records

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A species of fork fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, that grows on a South Pacific island has the largest known genome of any plant or animal. The question is: Why?

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Alzheimer's drug's potentially fatal side effect, ARIA, obscured by 'soothing acronym,' doctors say

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Genevieve Lane, who took Leqembi, died of a mysterious side effect called ARIA. Her death, and those of two other trial participants, have some doctors questioning whether the risks of the Alzheimer's drug are worth its benefits.

Do you get mysterious seasonal headaches? Blame weather whiplash

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Barometric pressure (and a touch of "seasonal suffering") could be to blame for our aches and pains.

Saturday, Jun 15

Judge halts ban on syringe programs as El Dorado County legal battle continues

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El Dorado County cannot enforce its ban on programs that hand out clean syringes as a legal battle continues between the county and the California Department of Public Health, a Superior Court judge ruled Friday.

Friday, Jun 14

This one thing may derail your shot at healthy aging, scientists say

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Exercise is good for you. So is a full night's sleep. But the easiest way to boost your chances of reaching your senior years in good physical, mental and cognitive health is to turn off your TV, new research suggests.

Thursday, Jun 13

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You can help name L.A.'s newest dinosaur fossil. Just don't call it Dino McDinoface

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The Natural History Museum is seeking Los Angeles' help in naming a dinosaur fossil, affectionately called 'Gnatalie' for now, that will go on display later this year.

Opinion: What a relief. The Supreme Court did the right thing on mifepristone

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We should be thankful that the ultraconservative Supreme Court unanimously dismissed an antiabortion case that never should have gotten that far in the first place.

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Column: The abortion pill is safe. Is your uterus?

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Despite the Supreme Court's ruling protecting access to a common drug used in abortions, the far right will continue its assault on women.