With the years of life, our cells renew themselves more slowly. For cells that divide never more, stay more and more. These cells are made for the physical removal and diseases in old age. Researchers want to turn off the aging stop. Such as aging the cells of our body? Why listen to parts of […]
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Woman sues over alleged sex assault by UCLA gynecologist
A woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by a gynecologist who worked for the University of California, Los Angeles, has sued the university’s regents, the doctor and 20 other parties. The woman’s lawsuit says Dr. James Heaps inappropriately touched her genitals, breast and buttock during a 2017 appointment to remove her intrauterine device. She […]
World’s smallest surviving premature baby goes home
Meet Saybie, the world’s smallest baby: Tiny girl who survived after being born at just 23 weeks weighing no more than an APPLE finally goes home after five months in the NICU Saybie was born in San Diego, California, in December 2018 at just 23 weeks and three days At birth she weighed 8.6 ounces, […]
Chemical Fumes at a California Pool Made 19 People Sick. Here's How to Stay Safe from Chlorine Exposure
Although swimming season might be over in many parts of the country, at a Southern California pool this week, 19 kids and adults fell ill after exposure to pool chemicals. Twelve children and seven adults were taken to local hospitals Wednesday night, USA Today reported. Ventura County Fire Department Captain Stan Ziegler told the Ventura […]
The State of California Just Made a MAJOR Cruelty-Free Beauty Move
UPDATE (September 5, 2018 3 P.M. EST): This week marks a major victory for proponents of cruelty-free beauty, as California just passed a bill banning the sale of any products tested on animals. Earlier this year, we reported on the bill (officially called SB 1249) introduced by California Senator Cathleen Galgiani, which promised to pull […]
Verity Health, hospital chain run by California billionaire, files for bankruptcy
Billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, who runs Verity Health System, bought the Los Angeles Times earlier this year. (Reuters) A California hospital chain managed by Los Angeles billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong filed for bankruptcy Friday, citing mounting losses and debt, as it seeks a new buyer. Verity Health System, the nonprofit company that operates six hospitals in […]
Adoption Event in California Helps More Animals Find Loving Homes
Last week, the ASPCA attended an annual adoption event in Torrance, California, where five lucky dogs and one rabbit from Carson Animal Care and Control found loving homes. Susan Riggs, ASPCA Senior Director of State Legislation, helped organize the event and attended with fellow ASPCA employees, Ashley Chengerian, Digital Assets Senior Manager, and Cindy Kreeger, […]