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Many in U.S. struggling to afford health care during pandemic
More than two in five working-age U.S. adults didn't have stable health insurance in the first half of 2020, while more than one-third struggled with medical bills, according to a...
Many thyroid cancer ultrasound scans not needed
As many as one-third of doctors may be sending patients for a thyroid ultrasound for reasons not supported by guidelines, a new study finds.
Melania Trump at RNC: Donald Trump 'has not and will not lose focus on you'
First lady Melania Trump declared during the second night of the Republican National Convention that President Donald Trump "has not and will not" lose focus on the American people.
U.S. sanctions Chinese national accused of trafficking fentanyl
The Trump administration on Tuesday blacklisted a Chinese chemist, accusing him of shipping synthetic opioids into the United States.
Experts: Distributing COVID-19 vaccine may be tougher than making it
As the race to develop a safe and effective coronavirus vaccine unfolds around the globe, experts say the sheer logistics of vaccinating the masses might be even more daunting.
Lockdown may have lasting effects on friendships
Some marginal friendships will by lost, says psychologist, while other deeper ones may need work.
Polish, U.S. Air Forces participate in bilateral exercise
F-16 Fighting Falcons and Airmen assigned to the 480th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Wing, have deployed to the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Lask, Poland, to participate in an...
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo named NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the 2019-20 NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday.
Watch Brit Bennett discuss her bestselling novel, 'The Vanishing Half'
Brit Bennett brings her bestselling novel, "The Vanishing Half," to L.A. Times Book Club readers.
Helicopter company sues air traffic controllers in Kobe Bryant crash
The company that owned the helicopter that crashed earlier this year killing NBA star Kobe Bryant and eight others is suing two air traffic controllers over the incident.
University of Florida plasma trial enrolls first two COVID-19 patients
Officials at University of Florida Health announced Tuesday that they have enrolled the first two participants in a national study designed to assess whether convalescent blood plasma can stop progression...
Treatment for teen anxiety
In a new study, researchers took a first look at one particular medication for treatment of anxiety disorders in pediatric patients to see if it was beneficial.
Half of cardiac arrest patients seek medical help in weeks before event, study says
More than half of those who experience a sudden cardiac arrest sought medical help in the weeks leading up to their health crisis, according to a study presented Thursday at...
Compared to placebo, vitamin D has no benefit for severe asthma attacks, study finds
Contrary to earlier observational results, vitamin D supplements do not prevent severe asthma attacks in at-risk children, according to the first placebo-controlled clinical trial to test this relationship.
Rates of e-cigarette and marijuana use not associated with vaping-related lung injuries, study finds
Higher rates of e-cigarette and marijuana use in U.S. states did not result in more e-cigarette or vaping-related lung injuries (known as EVALI), a new study from the Yale School...
Demographers put COVID-19 death toll into perspective
With over 170,000 COVID-19 deaths to date, and 1,000 more each day, America's life expectancy may appear to be plummeting. But in estimating the magnitude of the pandemic, demographers have...
FDA chief Stephen Hahn says he overstated effectiveness of plasma treatment
Food and Drug Commissioner Stephen Hahn said criticism about his interpretation of the benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat coronavirus patients is "entirely justified."
Breastfeeding's legacy may protect against diabetes
Breastfeeding secures delivery of sugar and fat for milk production by changing the insulin sensitivity of organs that supply or demand these nutrients, a new study suggests. The findings could...
Study leads to potential for new treatment approach for Alzheimer's
Research looking at a possible new therapeutic approach for Alzheimer's disease focuses on targeting inflammation by using an antibody.
Nursing home study suggests dialysis patients at greater risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection
New research finds that nursing home residents receiving hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease may be at greater risk for infection from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Border lines stretch for miles, waits grow to 10 hours in coronavirus crackdown
CBP officials say the action is to cut the spread of COVID-19, but San Diego and L.A. employees say it has caused them to be late for work or miss...
New blood, new hope: Transfusions protect the brain from stroke damage
Neuroscientists found that blood substitution therapy rescues the brains of mice from ischemic damage, a potential breakthrough in stroke therapy.
FDA chief apologizes for overstating plasma's effect against COVID-19
Responding to an outcry from medical experts, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn on Tuesday apologized for overstating the life-saving benefits of treating COVID-19 patients with convalescent plasma.
Vitamin D doesn't ease childhood asthma, study shows
Vitamin D supplements don't prevent severe asthma attacks in at-risk children, according to a study that challenges previous research.
More than half of 'sudden' cardiac arrest victims had contacted health services before
Today scientists report that 58% of 'sudden' cardiac arrest sufferers sought medical help during the two weeks before the event. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is the third leading cause of death...
Fresh tumor biopsies in world-first technique for cancer treatments
An innovative technique to improve cancer treatments using tumor biopsies less than 30 minutes after they're taken has been developed.
Researchers pinpoint hierarchy of breast cancer cells as potential cause for treatment resistance
Researchers say it can take cells in different forms or 'life stages' to cause cancer to grow and spread.
New system for accurate telomere profiling in less than 3 hours
A novel assay can be used to rapidly determine telomere dysregulation in cancers and age-related diseases in clinical settings. This helps clinicians to make faster diagnosis and plan targeted treatments...