Ever wonder whether you’re pooping often enough, taking too long, or trying too hard? A new book debunks some myths and explains what’s normal and what’s not. Misconceptions abound when it comes to ...

Five years ago, while working at Apple as an engineer, Mary Ann Rau decided to electrify her house and move away from fossil fuels. She installed solar, a battery, an induction range, and owned an EV.

The scorching spring heat dome that baked the West for well over a week has finally moved along, after setting more than 1,500 temperature records across 11 states, according to the research group ...

Remember the last time you pooped, stood up, turned around, and carefully took note of your log’s shape and texture?… No? Can’t recall? Well, according to gastroenterologists, you might want to start.

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There’s been much debate about whether or not we actually ingest a credit card’s worth of plastic per week. These new findings won’t help you poop money, but they do suggest certain foods might rid ...

An early heat wave baking the West this week obliterated numerous records in California and Arizona on Wednesday and Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free ...

Editor’s note (3/21/26): Four stations (two in Arizona and two in California) recorded temperatures of 112 degrees Fahrenheit (44.4 degrees Celsius) on Friday, March 20, besting the all-time U.S.

There’s an ethical quandary that has plagued internet users for nearly 15 years. It’s not life or death, and it’s not about playing god. For some people, it’s not an ethical quandary at all, and ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. A rare March heat wave is pushing ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A significant and long-lasting heat wave hit Southern California on Thursday, with temperatures reaching into the ...