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This Night Owl Gene Mutation Turns People Into Sleep Martians “‘It’s as if these people have perpetual jet lag, moving eastward every day,’ said Michael Young, who oversaw the study....
A dog’s taste for TV may depend on its temperament
Anxious dogs might react nervously to some television sounds, a survey of dog owners reports, while hyper ones might try to play chase.
A child’s biological sex may not always be a random 50-50 chance
Some people’s biology may set them up to birth babies of a certain sex, explaining why a family with multiple children may have all girls or all boys.
Ye continues to sound off after alleging sex acts with a male cousin. But this time it's about his kids
First Ye, f.k.a. Kanye West, reveals alleged childhood sex acts with a younger male cousin. Then he complains again about not being allowed to raise his children.
Lopez: In Pico Rivera senior league, where love of the game never gets old, softball is 'better than medicine'
Six teams of softball players from 50 to 80-plus square off weekly in Pico Rivera.
Exhausted by cardio? This alternative may be key to a better workout
In "A Physical Education," Casey Johnston journeys into the world of weightlifting and emerges transformed in both body and mind.
5 social skills you can improve to make new friends as an adult
Making new friends as an adult can be tricky, especially if you're socializing less. Try improving upon these five expert-approved conversation skills for better connections.
At her skincare studio, this aesthetician wants trans people to feel loved and cared for
Leola Davis owns Pansy Esthetics in West Hollywood, one of the few local skincare providers that caters to transgender people and nonbinary people post-operation.
Want to feel 50 at 80? 'Super Agers' researcher shares his do's and don'ts
In 'Super Agers: An Evidence Based Approach to Longevity,' Dr. Eric Topol lays out how to stay healthy as you age. Here's a peek at his actionable advice.
Modern parenting can be so isolating. This L.A. dad group builds a village while the kids play
There are lots of mommy groups, but where's the support for dads? Enter a new dad group focused on emotional support while kids play.
Lopez: Five months after wildfires, it's still PTSD for animals: Pets trying to shake depression
'Dogs see the world in patterns — that's how we're able to train them. The No. 1 thing is to create a new normal.'
What is a 'flexologist' — and do you need to see one?
Assisted stretching is more popular than ever. But what do they actually do to you? And is it worth it? We checked it out.
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.
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...
Put down the phone and experience the eclipse, Neil deGrasse Tyson says
Prominent astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has a suggestion for anyone with a view of next week's solar eclipse: Put down your smartphone and take in the phenomenon yourself.
Websites aim to exile white nationalists in wake of violence
Silicon Valley joined a swelling backlash against white nationalist groups in the U.S. on Wednesday as more technology companies denied their services in response to weekend violence in Charlottesville, Va.
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.