Kratom was linked to 6 L.A. deaths and banned in the county. But the supplement’s actual health risks remain a mystery
Recently, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department reported it had linked the deaths of six L.A. County residents over...
Monday, July 6, 2026
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Autistic youth are more likely to think about and die from suicide. What parents need to know
As diverse as the experiences of children and teens on the autism spectrum are, one sobering fact holds true: Autistic...
Identity first, or person first? Guidelines this series follows when writing about autism and mental health
Autism and mental health are complex subjects. Here are some guidelines we use when choosing how to write about them.Person...
L.A. County’s first flu death confirmed in a season that could be harsh
L.A. County has had its first flu death in a season that health officials have warned could be severe. The...
Some California landfills are on fire and leaking methane. Newly proposed rules could make them safer
A vast canyon of buried garbage has been smoldering inside a landfill in the Santa Clarita Valley, inducing geysers of...
Roblox to scan users’ faces to verify age amid persistent child safety concerns
Roblox, a popular gaming platform that’s faced growing scrutiny over child safety concerns, said Tuesday it will require users to...
Amazon’s Zoox offers free robotaxi rides in San Francisco
Amazon-owned Zoox is offering free rides on its San Francisco fleet of boxy, driverless taxis. The company said Tuesday it...
‘We can’t just teach abstinence’: How advice on bed-sharing with a baby is evolving
When Emily Little gave birth to her first child, sleeping together with her baby in bed was a given —...
Forest Service completed prescribed burns on 127,000 acres during shutdown, despite reduced workforce
During the government shutdown, the U.S. Forest Service completed prescribed burns on more than 127,000 acres, Forest Service Chief Tom...
How little plastic does it take to kill marine animals? Scientists have answers
Ocean plastic kills sea creatures. It can obstruct, perforate or twist their airways and gastrointestinal tracts.Now new research shows it...
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