Katija Cortez was still in high school the first time she was choked during sex without giving prior consent. She was 16 years old at the time. Cortez told news.com.au that it was “unexpected” and the shock of the situation meant that she didn’t know how to respond. Katija Cortez was 16 years old when she … Read more
There’s a really scary breed of men growing in numbers at the moment. You can decipher them from their permanently angry faces. Their outlandish views shared on social media. Their all-consuming obsession with women who have a public voice. Oh, and their desperate need to try to mow these women down. We saw it recently … Read more
A newly named medical condition links the rising tide of cardiovascular and kidney disease with type 2 diabetes and obesity. In an advisory this week, the American Heart Association identified CKM syndrome — or cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic syndrome — as an emerging health threat. One-third of U.S. adults have three or more risk factors … Read more
For most people who are suffering from fever, cough and fatigue, the likely culprits are cold, flu or COVID-19. But for those living in the southwestern U.S., the symptoms could point to Valley fever — and some scientists predict that this illness eventually could spread to other regions. Named after the San Joaquin Valley in California, Valley … Read more
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Because so many residents in Los Angeles County have dealt with COVID-19 infections, many now view the virus like a common cold or flu. New research suggests that’s far from the truth. With concern over COVID waning, a parallel pandemic is emerging. “We’re still learning about the long term health effects … Read more
As COVID variants continue to emerge, it’s easy to get confused about what’s circulating. (Photo: Getty Images) With several COVID variants circulating at once, and as new ones continue to emerge, it can be difficult to keep track of them all, let alone know how concerning each one actually is. Adding to the confusion is … Read more