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Eric Dane is angry about ALS: There's 'a good chance' he'll die while daughters are young
The "Euphoria" and "Grey's Anatomy" star, who revealed his diagnosis last Tuesday, sat down with "Good Morning America" to talk about his incurable condition.
Contributor: What kids need — and adults need to know — to combat the youth mental health crisis
Research shows that deep-seated, complex social trends are contributing to depression and anxiety in young people.
Trump will end crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. But L.A. has options for those in need
The Trump administration is planning to slash specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Lopez: A candid take on mortality and the power of friendship
David Mays, a cancer survivor, is dying — but he's at peace with his fate because he's got friends, love and support.
National suicide prevention hotline plans to stop offering LGBTQ+ youth counseling. Queer advocates in L.A. wonder what's next
The Trump administration's decision to stop working with the Trevor Project to provide suicide prevention hotline services to LGBTQ+ youth is the latest in a string of setbacks for the...
'Everyone else has moved on': Why L.A. fire victims may be feeling even worse now
The first months were spent finding shelter and procuring the essentials. Now, six months after the disaster, we must confront that this is our reality.
How to feel good in L.A., according to a reformed workaholic
Author and podcaster Jennifer Romolini chats about her new podcast, "Extended Scenes," and her favorites places in L.A. to maintain sanity amid a "crumbling world."
The people who think AI might become conscious
With a leap in the evolution of large language models, some leading thinkers are questioning whether AI might become sentient
Diagnostic dilemma: Weird lump in woman's hip was sponge left behind during C-section
A woman had a swollen and painful hip for years following an emergency cesarean section. When doctors finally took a look, they found something surprising.
Why do cats like concrete slabs?
Cat owners have noticed their pets seem to go crazy for concrete blocks. Why?
Only 64% of Americans accept the idea of evolution — here's one reason why
Fundamentalists don't necessarily examine evolution and then reject it; they tend to start with the conclusion that it must be false and work backwards.
Science news this week: 'Anti-aging' magic mushrooms and record-breaking internet speeds
July 19, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Researchers explore machine learning to automate early modern text transcription ethically
In the last two decades, mass digitization has dramatically changed the landscape of scholarly research. The ability to search digital transcriptions of sources for specific keywords saves valuable time, and...
Appeal court reserves decision on fate of B.C. ostrich farm as spokesperson thanks RFK Jr.
The Federal Court of Appeal heard arguments from a B.C. ostrich farm Tuesday as it sought to protect its herd from a cull ordered due to the avian flu, in a case that...
Neuroscientist who studied Einstein's brain dies at 90
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Marian Cleeves Diamond, a neuroscientist who studied Albert Einstein's brain and was one of the first to show that...
Poor air quality alert? How summer camps and daycares choose when to keep kids indoors
While there are different standards to measure air quality, Quebec recommends groups working with children go by the amount of particulate matter in the air, also known as PM2.5.
Appeal court reserves decision on fate of B.C. ostrich farm as spokesperson thanks RFK Jr.
The Federal Court of Appeal heard arguments from a B.C. ostrich farm Tuesday as it sought to protect its herd from a cull ordered due to the avian flu, in a case that...
Her grandmother died after a fall at a care home. She's still pushing for answers
Angelina Geraldi, 97, fell out of bed overnight while staying at a long-term care home in Montreal last year. The CHSLD’s day staff were unaware of the accident, despite her...
Mother of girl with rare condition 'very grateful' after B.C. reinstates coverage of $1M drug
British Columbia's minister of health says the province has reinstated coverage for an expensive drug used by a Vancouver Island girl with a rare and terminal genetic condition.
Debate on forced mental health treatment continues as one woman's costs top $800K
A CBC News analysis found one woman's ongoing journey through the mental health and justice systems has cost more than $800,000 since 2018. In Ontario, two main camps are lobbying...
Newfoundland teen with diabetes is a 'rock star' with fundraising effort
Peterview teen Brett Samson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in the fall of 2020 and since then he's raised thousands of dollars to help others facing a similar challenge.
Could Magnesium and TikTok's 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' Actually Help You Sleep?
TikTok’s “sleepy girl mocktails” remind us how important magnesium is for sleep and health
Secret Mathematical Patterns Revealed in Bach's Music
Physicists found that the music of Johann Sebastian Bach contains mathematical patterns that help convey information
Virtual Bar Scenes Are a New Tool to Study Why People Commit Crimes in the Heat of the Moment
Virtual-reality could assist researchers in decoding how emotions spur a decision to commit a crime
Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning
Engaging the fine motor system to produce letters by hand has positive effects on learning and memory
Flimsy Antiabortion Studies Cited in Case to Ban Mifepristone Are Retracted
Outside experts found that two studies cited in a federal case on medication abortion had serious design problems and that their authors had undisclosed conflicts of interest
Best cameras for kids 2025 — cheap, quality photos and videos
These are the best cameras for children interested in photography, shooting videos and content creation, as tested and rated by our experts.
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds': Jess Bush and Martin Quinn talk feeling comfortable in their characters for Season 3 (exclusive)
'I'm trying to make it as realistic as possible, so that a modern day Scottish person could see themselves in space one day.'