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Los Angeles County has closed 10% of area pools at least once in the last 31/2 years. Pools at apartment buildings and motels are cited more than average, Times data analysis finds. >>
The woman's family and the newspaper have sought the visual evidence since Edith Isabel Rodriguez died more than a year ago. >>
He says U.S. businesses benefit from the exchange. He also supports that country's war on drugs. He will visit Mexico on Wednesday. >>
About 100 Californians a month are being harmed in adverse events considered preventable. A lawmaker proposes banning reimbursements to hospitals for some types of injuries. >>
California will put findings to the test with a hands-free cellphone law that takes effect July 1. >>
CALIFORNIANS who use hands-free cellular devices while driving may be doing themselves a favor in the long run. >>
Younger adults often don't notice the damage that years of smoking can cause until later in life when lung capacity may be severely cut. >>
Most people don't need to 'detoxify' their bodies. If you feel you must, ask questions and seek out board-certified professionals. >>
MEDICINE / THE UNREAL WORLD
A home ventilator would require constant monitoring and deep family pockets. Len's not up to either. >>
THE HEALTHY SKEPTIC
Cushioned shoe inserts may give a break to tired feet, but they aren't likely to relieve back pain, experts say. >>
GEAR
Review tests Hobie Mirage Revolution, C4 Holoholo SUP, Ocean Kayak Peekaboo and ULI inflatable stand-up paddle board. >>
WESTWOOD
The relocation to a new building across the street is completed successfully, capping years of planning that began after the 1994 Northridge quake damaged the old site. >>
MY TURN
Once, she taught aerobics classes. Now, after months of losing muscle mass to Budd-Chiari Syndrome, her first workout in years is a lesson in self-awareness and strength. >>
IN PRACTICE
After a man disappears upon being diagnosed with the disease, a doctor wonders what more can be done to repair the psychological and societal damage. >>
TAKE FIVE
A national champion as a child, the Pasadena resident gave it up and now, at 62, is competing at masters level. >>
LETTERS
Re: [“Picky Eaters, Sneaky Parents,” June 23], I found this article interesting and disturbing. Parents secretly putting things (even if it's broccoli) into their children's food without their knowing it? When they grow up, I wonder what they'll think of that? >>
Counterfeit malaria drugs threaten Africa with a lethal new problem. >>
PEOPLE'S PHARMACY
I have bursitis in my hip. A friend said you published a home remedy that helped. >>
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CAPSULE
Ensuing diseases and hospitalization can be been avoided with more preventive treatment, researchers find. >>
GOOD FORM
If you perform regular squats and lunges in your workouts, be sure to include a hip stretch at the end of your routines. This popular yoga position, the pigeon pose, will help loosen your hips and keep your buttock muscles flexible. If you're very tight in your hips, use a yoga block to support your weight; it will make holding the stretch more comfortable. >>
Patients at the worst-performing hospitals are found twice as likely to die as those at the best-ranked hospitals. >>
The two join 17 other defendants in the case, in which prosecutors say more than 2,000 patients from around the U.S. were recruited to undergo unnecessary procedures in exchange for payment. >>
COLUMN ONE
With demand sky high for caterpillar fungus, a prized ingredient in traditional medicine said to boost energy and immunity, the Tibetan nomads who gather it are enjoying a windfall. >>
Medical crisis looms in Somalia, group warns / South African police chief faces corruption trial / Results awaited in Pakistan by-elections / And finally... >>
New Medi-Cal proposals put budgets and bureaucracy ahead of children's health. >>
A coalition of medical advocates who had backed the governor on universal coverage say his proposed cuts would add 1 million to the ranks of the uninsured. >>
It delayed the onset of the most recent season by three months, and the number of cases was the lowest since tracking of the infection began. >>
Know your way around the Internet, arm yourself with statistics and don't be afraid to speak up. >>
It's difficult to get picky children to eat well but experts say sneaking in healthful foods rather than helping develop a taste for them can backfire. >>
If you have a rare disorder or condition, the most experienced doctor or an unusual treatment can be difficult to find and thousands of miles away. >>
A CLOSER LOOK
The longtime host of NBC's 'Meet the Press' died from sudden cardiac arrest. How could he have died so quickly? And could his death have been prevented? >>
Persistence paid off for one woman when California Children's Services agreed to allow a pioneering surgical procedure done by Dr. John Reinisch. >>
WHAT WE EAT
Resistant starches, found naturally in foods such as navy beans, green bananas and whole-grain breads, can contribute to colon health. They may also aid in lowering cholesterol and weight. >>
EXPLAIN THIS
Ongoing study aimed at prevention finds the two groups are more at risk for a subarachnoid hemorrhage. >>
MY TURN
At a routine exam, her gynecologist's last-minute query results in early treatment via laparoscopic hysterectomy. Would every doctor have the time to inquire? >>
BODY MATTERS
Start by taking a dance exercise class at a YMCA or health club to find the style of dancing you like and have fun. >>
CAPSULE
People who undergo the procedure often change the way they stand up. Physical therapy can help. >>
GOOD FORM
This classic yoga pose, downward facing dog, increases the blood supply to the brain and stretches the muscles in the legs, torso and arms. If the backs of your legs are tight, bend your knees so you can lift your hips and lengthen your spine. >>
THE MATING GAME
Finding common biological traits -- things like hair growth patterns, penis size, family makeup -- might one day shed light on the origins of sexual orientation. >>
GOOD FORM
When work has you glued to your desk and you feel your back stiffening up, try this simple torso stretch for a few minutes. It helps loosen those tight areas and counters the effects of prolonged sitting. >>
ASK US
Any advice for those who are not overweight but whose waistlines keep growing? At age 68, I weigh the same as in college 50 years ago, but my waist is three to four inches larger. I exercise five times a week and eat a healthful diet. >>
THE HEALTHY SKEPTIC
Experts say the Obesity Research Institute product doesn't have enough glucomannan to get the job done. >>
EXPLAIN THIS
People who maintain a healthy weight may lower their risk, researchers say. >>
It saves lives, brings long-term weight reduction and fights diabetes. But it still has complications. >>
Lack of healthcare turns federal detention into a death sentence for some immigrants. >>
Four-seed snapper crackers, thin wheat crackers and Nori's seaweed cracker can be sweet or salty, paired with any dip or cheese, or stand on their own. >>
A communications link from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, knocked out by a cosmic ray or some other high-energy particle, is later restored. 'Phoenix is healthy; everything is fine,' an official at JPL says. >>
The city's high schools are encouraging competitive swimming and water polo among a group that doesn't traditionally participate in aquatics. >>
EXPLAIN THIS
The incidence of breast cancer is lower in countries closer to the equator, where UVB levels are higher, a study finds. Vitamin D and diet also play a role. >>
MY TURN
The time it takes to sustain health in twilight years takes away from living. >>
GOOD FORM
An important component of fitness is flexibility, especially for your leg, back and hip muscles. Here's a stretch that targets all three areas in one simple move. >>
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