Rod Stewart cancels 200th Las Vegas show, citing illness
British rock icon Rod Stewart has canceled the 200th show of his long-running Las Vegas residency, citing strep throat. “I…
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We could rebuild democracy after Trump 2.0. But not with the climate
August 3, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: I deeply appreciate that Nils Gilman has raised the very…
Are presidents exempt from medical-patient confidentiality?
In a typical presidential election year, voters might wonder how the candidates' views compare on issues such as abortion, tax…
COVID-19 surge clashes with carefree California summer
COVID cases continue to rise this summer, and their spread is fueled by people continuing to go to work or…
Violet Affleck reveals post-viral illness in pro-mask speech
Violet Affleck voices her opposition to the mask ban Recently released by LA Mayor Karen Bass. The 18-year-old daughter of…
Orange County mosquito samples are positive for West Nile virus
Another county in Southern California has confirmed the discovery of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus. They were the first…
It's not just a fad: AI could revolutionize medical diagnosis
The history of medical diagnosis is a march through careful observation. Ancient Egyptian physicians first diagnosed urinary tract infections by…
Why do we bite our nails? Science explains why we do it and if it is dangerous | The Y factor | Episode 1
Do you have the habit of biting your nails? Even as an adult? Have you ever wondered why we do…
Is bird flu here to stay in livestock?
Despite assurances from the federal government that bird flu will be eradicated from the country's dairy cows, some experts fear…
Signs of bird flu found in San Francisco sewage
According to sampling data, signs of the H5N1 bird flu virus have been detected at three wastewater sites in the…