Opinion: Surgeons give too many opioids to patients. A few simple measures could curb overprescribing
The opioid epidemic in the United States is as serious as ever. Although the sharp increase in opioid overdose deaths…
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How immigration could get Donald Trump elected again
For more than 20 years, I have maintained a consistent position when it comes to immigration policy: we should have…
Sacramento homeless count shows 29% drop, but accuracy questioned
Sacramento officials rejoiced this week when results from a biennial point-in-time count showed that the observed local homeless population had…
Netflix and Glen Powell Fake Lawyer Billboards for 'Hit Man'
Los Angeles has become famous, or perhaps infamous, for its ubiquitous billboards advertising personal injury attorneys, whose numbers have only…
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 approximately 160,000 allied troops made…
The demoralizing approach to the career of UCLA medical students
To the editor: In his column, “Is UCLA a 'Failed Medical School'? Debunking a silly right-wing meme,” writes Michael Hiltzik:…
Polls say a Trump conviction could cost him support. They are right?
WASHINGTON- Polls have been indicating for months that former President Trump could lose support among some Republicans if he is…
Granderson: LeBron James is the aging icon we all need
I remember the day I stopped playing basketball. It was not easy. It wasn't my decision either. The twenty-something who…
How much worse will extreme heat get in the US by 2050?
The next quarter century will bring significant climate danger to millions of Americans living in disadvantaged communities, who will not…
What is in-flight turbulence and when does it become dangerous?
NEW YORK – The death of a Briton and the injuries suffered by dozens of people aboard a Singapore Airlines…