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    Dec 7, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. A promising technology to prevent HIV and unwanted pregnancy

    It has been decades since the last major breakthrough of a popular, easy-to-use and effective form of birth control. The pill has been available since 1960 and the IUD since 1965. Condoms have been around for centuries, although today’s latex versions are improvements over those fashioned from sheep guts.
    It has been decades since the last major breakthrough of a popular, easy-to-use and effective form of birth control. The pill has been available since 1960 and the IUD since 1965. Condoms have been around for centuries, although today’s latex...

    Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Family Planning, Birth Control, HIV, Health Treatments

    2. Jan 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Junior Seau had brain disease when he committed suicide

    Retired NFL star Junior Seau had a degenerative brain disease when he committed suicide in May, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health.
    Retired NFL star Junior Seau had a degenerative brain disease when he committed suicide in May, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health. ABC News/ESPN reported Thursday that Seau’s family was recently told of the findings,...

    Tags: Suicide, Junior Seau, National Football League, Chicago Bears, Medical Research

    3. Dec 4, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Frankie Muniz of 'Malcolm in the Middle' suffers 'mini-stroke'

    Frankie Muniz of "Malcolm in the Middle" fame suffered a "mini-stroke" last week and spent some time at a hospital, he shared early Tuesday on Twitter.
    Frankie Muniz of "Malcolm in the Middle" fame suffered a "mini-stroke" last week and spent some time at a hospital, he shared early Tuesday on Twitter. "I was in the hospital last Friday. I suffered a 'Mini Stroke', which was not fun at all," wrote...

    Tags: Social Media, Movies, Entertainment, Stroke, Hospitals and Clinics

    4. Jan 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Stem cell fight was based on self-interest, not science

    In rejecting a challenge to President Obama's policy to continue embryonic stem cell research, the Supreme Court wisely chose Monday to further vital research over the interests of competing scientists and religious groups.
    In rejecting a challenge to President Obama's policy to continue embryonic stem cell research, the Supreme Court wisely chose Monday to further vital research over the interests of competing scientists and religious groups. The court did not issue a...

    Tags: Research, Religion and Belief, Values, Parkinson's Disease, Science

    5. Jan 7, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Supreme Court rejects challenge to Obama stem cell policy

    <span class="runtimeTopic">WASHINGTON</span> -- The Supreme Court has turned away a challenge to President Obama&rsquo;s policy of expanding government-funded research using embryonic stem cells that scientists say may offer hope for new treatments for spinal injuries and Parkinson&rsquo;s disease.
    WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court has turned away a challenge to President Obama’s policy of expanding government-funded research using embryonic stem cells that scientists say may offer hope for new treatments for spinal injuries and Parkinson’...

    Tags: Research, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, Trials, Science

    6. Sep 13, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. The gut and its bacteria a growing focus of research

    The yards of dank tubing in our midsections form a complex, amazing and absolutely pivotal foundation for human health. And the more that scientists come to appreciate this, the more they anticipate that future medical discoveries will come from the lowly gut.
    The yards of dank tubing in our midsections form a complex, amazing and absolutely pivotal foundation for human health. And the more that scientists come to appreciate this, the more they anticipate that future medical discoveries will come from the lowly...

    Tags: Chemotherapy, Drugs and Medicines, Diseases and Illnesses, Probiotics, Immune System

    7. Aug 23, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  7. Tony Scott death: Private memorial planned as probe continues

    L.A. NOW
    A private memorial service is planned this weekend for director Tony Scott as the coroner's office continues to probe his death....
    8. Aug 20, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  8. Junior Seau autopsy finds no illicit drugs, no brain damage

    L.A. NOW
    The six-foot-three, 275-pound Seau, a star at Oceanside High, USC and then the NFL, was taking prescription medicine for orthopaedic problems but only drank "socially (and) did not smoke, and there was no history of illicit drug use," according to the...
    9. Aug 21, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  9. National Institutes of Health to study Junior Seau brain tissue

    L.A. NOW
    Although an initial autopsy showed no brain damage to deceased football star Junior Seau, tissue from his brain has been sent to the National Institutes of Health for more advanced investigation, officials say....
    10. Oct 9, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  10. Probe into director Tony Scott's death could be closed soon

    L.A. NOW
    More than a month after director Tony Scott died after jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, coroner's officials have still not determined a final cause of death. But sources told The Times that coroner's officials are closing......
    11. Aug 21, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  11. NASA renews Caltech contract to operate Jet Propulsion Laboratory

    L.A. NOW
    NASA has renewed Caltech's contract to operate the Jet Propulsion Laboratory for the next five years. The $8.5-billion contract will "ensure that JPL continues to be a national resource for space exploration, scientific leadership, technology and...
    12. Aug 21, 2012 | Los Angeles Times

  12. Tony Scott ‘resolute,’ ‘determined’ in bridge jump, witness says

    L.A. NOW
    A Rancho Palos Verdes man who was driving across the Thomas Vincent Bridge just before Tony Scott jumped to his death said the director appeared "determined" and "resolute."...
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