By Miao Cystal Yu, MD, OB/GYN, MemorialCare Medical Group – Irvine (University Park) Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common, yet often misunderstood, endocrine disorder that affects an estimated 139 million to 1.05 billion individuals of reproductive age worldwide. It is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, excess androgen (male hormone) levels, and polycystic ovaries, which…
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Attorneys for Universal Studios state in new court papers that a judge should dismiss a lawsuit by a 56-year-old North Hills woman who says she fell and was seriously hurt after being surprised by a performer who unexpectedly jumped into her path during Halloween Horror Nights. Tracy Ann Manis’ Burbank Superior Court lawsuit alleges negligence…
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The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended May 25 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. The Emperor of Gladness: Ocean Vuong 2. Nightshade: Michael Connelly 3. Great Big Beautiful Life: Emily Henry 4. Never Flinch: Stephen…
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By LEANNE ITALIE, AP Lifestyles Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Strawberry, Blueberry, JoJo and Mazzy were about 6 weeks old when animal rescuers coaxed them out of long metal pipes in the parking lot of a storage unit company. Meatball was a single kitten living in a cold garage with a group of semi-feral adult…
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Most restaurants emphasize a curated online presence, paired with a website that showcases their cuisine, but French-Moroccan eatery Zizou isn’t taking a traditional approach. “We don’t really know what the purpose of having a website is,” said co-owner and founder Maati Zoutina in a Zoom interview. “It’s not some political stand or anything. We just…
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By COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Three decades ago, foreign students at Harvard University accounted for just 11% of the total student body. Today, they account for 26%. Like other prestigious U.S. universities, Harvard for years has been cashing in on its global cache to recruit the world’s best students. Now, the booming…
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By Cox Communications Southern California continues to face evolving threats from natural disasters—from wildfires fueled by extreme heat and drought to floods and debris flows following record-breaking rainfall, to the ever-present risk of earthquakes. For residents and business owners alike, year-round preparation is no longer optional. It’s essential. Cox Communications understands the critical importance of…
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By AMANDA SEITZ and MIKE STOBBE WASHINGTON (AP) — There was a notable absence last week when U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in a 58-second video that the government would no longer endorse the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy children or pregnant women. The director of the Centers for Disease…
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By Ed Ludlow | Bloomberg Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa has closed a new funding round of $2.5 billion, a deal that more than doubles the defense startup’s valuation to $30.5 billion, Executive Chairman Trae Stephens said Thursday. The latest capital injection and increased valuation — up from $14 billion last year — underscores how…
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PARIS — No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka ended Iga Swiatek’s 26-match French Open unbeaten streak and reached the final in Paris for the first time by using her pure power to dominate down the stretch and win their semifinal 7-6 (1), 4-6, 6-0 on Thursday. Sabalenka’s victory prevented Swiatek from becoming the first woman to win…
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