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    Apr 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  1. Plan B can be sold to 15-year-olds without prescription, FDA says

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has approved the sale of the emergency contraceptive pill, Plan B One-Step, without a prescription for females ages 15 and older.
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has approved the sale of the emergency contraceptive pill, Plan B One-Step, without a prescription for females ages 15 and older. The action comes roughly three weeks after a federal...

    Tags: Judges, Justice System, Family Planning, Crime, Law and Justice, Food and Drug Administration

  2. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times Exclusive
  3. L.A. County condom mandate pushes porn producers into Ventura County

    Here is a political object lesson from the seamier, steamier end of the entertainment business: The new law in Los Angeles County requiring actors in pornographic films to wear condoms seems merely to have pushed the smutty movie industry into the quiet residential areas of unincorporated Ventura County. The lesson? Passing a law to banish unhealthy behavior does not necessarily solve a problem, it just kicks it to another place or directly into a courtroom.
    Here is a political object lesson from the seamier, steamier end of the entertainment business: The new law in Los Angeles County requiring actors in pornographic films to wear condoms seems merely to have pushed the smutty movie industry into the quiet...

    Tags: Justice System, Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, Methamphetamine (drug), Star Wars (movie)

  4. Apr 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  5. Ventura County may require porn actors to wear condoms

    Following the lead of Los Angeles County voters, Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks plans to introduce an ordinance that would require actors in adult films to wear condoms. The supervisor said such a measure may encourage producers of such films...

    Tags: HIV, Pornography, AIDS, Entertainment, Movies

  6. Apr 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  7. Caution advised after West Hollywood lawyer stricken with meningitis

    A recently confirmed case of meningitis in Los Angeles County and a spate of others striking gay men in New York City have officials in West Hollywood warning residents to take precautions.
    A recently confirmed case of meningitis in Los Angeles County and a spate of others striking gay men in New York City have officials in West Hollywood warning residents to take precautions. "We don't want to panic people," said West Hollywood City...

    Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Headaches, Disease Prevention, Vaccines

  8. Apr 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  9. Caution advised after West Hollywood lawyer contracts meningitis

    The deteriorating condition of a West Hollywood lawyer diagnosed with meningitis earlier this week heightened concerns by local officials about the possible spread of the disease.
    The deteriorating condition of a West Hollywood lawyer diagnosed with meningitis earlier this week heightened concerns by local officials about the possible spread of the disease. [For the record, 11:46 p.m. April 12: An earlier version of this article,...

    Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Diseases and Illnesses, Meningitis, AIDS

  10. Mar 22, 2013 | Los Angeles Times
  11. At annual roast, Greuel and Garcetti trade barbs for laughs

    L.A. NOW
    Once a year, politicians, lobbyists and other City Hall power players get together for a fancy dinner at the Beverly Hilton to make fun of each other for a good cause. The honoree at this year's Los Angeles Political Roast,......
  12. Mar 26, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  13. Fate of same-sex marriage cases likely to influence public health

    Advocates for and against same-sex marriage will make legal arguments to the Supreme Court this week about whether laws such as the federal  Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8 run afoul of the Constitution. 
    Los Angeles Times
    Advocates for and against same-sex marriage will make legal arguments to the Supreme Court this week about whether laws such as the federal  Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8 run afoul of the Constitution.  Meanwhile, in...

    Tags: Social Issues, Crime, Law and Justice, Behavioral Conditions, Mental Health, Same-Sex Marriage

  14. Feb 14, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  15. Hi there. What's your sign? Have any STDs?

    One key to launching a successful business is finding the right problem to solve. That's why so many entrepreneurs are inspired by problems they encounter themselves or that stymie their family and friends.
    One key to launching a successful business is finding the right problem to solve. That's why so many entrepreneurs are inspired by problems they encounter themselves or that stymie their family and friends. The trick is not confusing an anecdote for a...

    Tags: HIV, Gonorrhea , Hepatitis C , Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines

  16. Feb 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  17. Lawmaker proposes requiring condoms for porn actors in California

    Following the lead of Los Angeles County, a state lawmaker is proposing to require that all actors in pornographic films made in California be required to wear condoms to protect them from exposure to AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
    Following the lead of Los Angeles County, a state lawmaker is proposing to require that all actors in pornographic films made in California be required to wear condoms to protect them from exposure to AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases....

    Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Pornography, AIDS, Celebrities

  18. Feb 7, 2013 | Los Angeles Times
  19. Bell trial: Ex-councilman has 'mental issues,' attorney says

    L.A. NOW
    Former councilman Victor Bello, one of the defendants in the Bell corruption case, takes medicine for depression and suicidal tendencies and was an outcast in city government because of his angry tangles with the city manager. "He has a life......
  20. Dec 19, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  21. Infertility rates haven't changed much in 20 years

    It can seem like infertility is on the rise, especially in developed countries as women wait longer to start families. But according to a new analysis of 277 surveys, conducted by researchers at the World Health Organization and other institutions, infertility trends around the world stayed largely the same from 1990 to 2010.
    It can seem like infertility is on the rise, especially in developed countries as women wait longer to start families. But according to a new analysis of 277 surveys, conducted by researchers at the World Health Organization and other institutions,...

    Tags: Gonorrhea , Health Organizations, Population and Census, Diseases and Illnesses, Abortion

  22. Jan 11, 2013 | Los Angeles Times
  23. Porn producer sues to overturn L.A. County condom requirement for actors

    L.A. NOW
    Pornographic film producer Vivid Entertainment filed suit to overturn the newly-passed Los Angeles County ballot measure requiring porn performers to wear condoms during filming....
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