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Cancer diagnosis and a new book fuel questions about Biden's decision to run in 2024
Former President Biden's diagnosis has divided medical experts over the likely progression of his prostate cancer and resurfaced questions in Washington over his decision last year to run for reelection.
Contributor: The emergency in emergency medicine
Chaotic, backlogged, unwelcoming ERs are the canary in the coal mine of a dysfunctional healthcare delivery system riddled with misaligned incentives and priorities.
6 doctors on Biden's cancer diagnosis, how it may have arisen and his treatment options
Six doctors who specialize in prostate cancer discuss what President Biden's recent diagnosis does and doesn't mean for his future health.
Is the teahouse the future of nightlife in L.A.?
As young people are drinking less, they're trading bars for teahouses that are open late. Is this where L.A. nightlife is destined?
Billy Joel cancels all of his upcoming shows after revealing brain disorder diagnosis
Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming shows to focus on treating normal pressure hydrocephalus, a disorder where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds in the brain.
The 'Deathracers' key to staying young? Skateboarding into your 60s and beyond
Deathracer413 is a group of skateboarders in their 50s and 60s who feel the dangerous sport is their key to health and longevity.
Jessie J will have surgery for early breast cancer. 'I'm highlighting the word "early"'
Singer Jessie J uses a joke or two to get through the revelation that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She will have surgery in less than two weeks.
She delivered Hailey Bieber's baby and saved Olivia Munn's life. Her new calling? Podcast host
Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi has delivered the babies of Rihanna, Khloe Kardashian and Hailey Bieber. She also diagnosed Olivia Munn with breast cancer, Tiffany Haddish with endometriosis and Florence Pugh with...
Children's Hospital Los Angeles halts transgender care under pressure from Trump
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles will stop offering services related to transgender care, according to a message reviewed by The Times.
Erin Moriarty of 'The Boys' has Graves' disease: 'Felt the light coming back on' with treatment
Erin Moriarty of 'The Boys' fame reveals her Graves' disease diagnosis and the positive impact of treatment she is getting for the autoimmune disorder.
Supreme Court upholds red-state laws that ban hormones for transgender teens
Supreme Court says states may decide on proper medical care for those under age 18.
Flaked on too many times? How to deal with friends who keep canceling last minute
The ease with which people cancel plans to tend to their own well-being appears to be growing. But there can be serious costs to breaking commitments at the last minute.
Lopez: The monthly tab for her in-home elder care: $18,000. She can cover it, but how many others can?
Addressing the crippling cost of elder care is a global challenge, and the U.S. is 'behind the curve.'
One in five U.S. food and beverage products is made with synthetic dyes
A new study assessed some 40,000 foods and beverages, and found that nearly 20% had synthetic food dyes.
Contributor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles threw trans kids overboard
The Trump administration threatened to punish the hospital if it continued to serve these patients. That's no way to decide what medical services patients will receive.
Abcarian: RFK Jr. is dismantling trust in vaccines, the crown jewel of American public health
Children around the world will suffer because RFK Jr. substitutes baseless theories and junk science for knowledge about vaccines and health.
What cosmetic work has Khloé Kardashian had? Hear it from the reality star herself
Khloé Kardashian gives an update listing all the cosmetic and surgical work she's had done (in response to speculation about it from a British plastic surgeon).
I covered the L.A. fires in the Palisades. So I had my blood tested for lead
The Los Angeles County wildfires unleashed all kinds of contaminants once locked away in paints, plastics and elsewhere. Among the most concerning is lead, so, like hundreds of Angelenos, a...
Life expectancy in California still hasn't rebounded since the pandemic
A new study released in JAMA finds life expectancy has still not bounced back from pre-pandemic 2019 levels, attributing the remaining gap to drug overdoses and cardiovascular diseases and hitting...
Shut down the conspiracy theories: Kat Timpf is taking another 'Gutfeld!' break to get reconstructive surgery
Kat Timpf, who learned she had breast cancer hours before giving birth to her son, is taking more time off from Fox News' 'Gutfeld!' for reconstructive surgery.
The mother of an L.A. teen who took his own life is fighting for a new mental health tool for LGBTQ+ youth
A state bill would add an LGBTQ+ youth crisis number to student IDs after Trump cut that service from the national suicide hotline.
Rep. Garcia of Long Beach asks RFK Jr. to explain targeting of HIV/AIDS funding for cuts
In a letter, the Long Beach Democrat asked Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to produce documents around cuts to HIV/AIDS funding under the Trump administration.
Federal cuts leave Los Angeles County health system in crisis
The massive Republican tax bill signed by Trump is expected to soon claw $750 million per year from the L.A. County Department of Health Services, which oversees four public hospitals...
This burger was made from cow cells in a lab. Should it really be served in restaurants?
Lab-grown beef, chicken and even quail are served in restaurants in some countries around the world - and now some cultivated meats could soon be sold in the UK too
What are the risks of bombing Iran's nuclear sites?
Destroying Iran's stores of enriched uranium would bring danger for people nearby but not trigger another Chernobyl.
How much sewage is spilled near you?
Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but it poses risks to human health and wildlife.
New bionic knee connects directly with muscles and bone to feel more like the user's body
A bionic knee that directly attaches to the thigh bone and uses implanted electrodes can make a prosthetic leg feel more like a part of the body, a new study...
Best lenses for wildlife photography 2025 — crisp, detailed wildlife shots
These are the best wildlife lenses you can buy in 2025