Health
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Lung illnesses send chill through US marijuana vape market
By GILLIAN FLACCUS and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Vaping products, one of the fastest-growing segments of...
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Samohi student files claim against school after gas leak
A Santa Monica High School student who said he suffered lung injuries when chlorine gas leaked into the school's pool...
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2019 Suicide Prevention Report released to the Community
The Los Angeles County Suicide Prevention Network (LASPN), in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and...
Read moreCalifornia campaign will warn public of vaping dangers
By KATHLEEN RONAYNE Associated Press California will spend $20 million on a public awareness campaign about the dangers of vaping...
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Enjoy a Summer Afternoon of Songs and Sundaes
The Santa Monica Oceanaires are serving up both scoops and songs at their annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September...
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US health officials report new vaping deaths, repeat warning
By Mike Stobbe U.S. health officials on Friday again urged people to stop vaping until they figure out why some...
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Working with your Primary Care Physician through a Cancer Diagnosis
Primary care physicians play an essential role in the diagnosis, care and survivorship follow up of patients with cancer. They...
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Santa Monica designer helps bring Children’s Museum and more to life
When you walk into the Cayton Children’s Museum at Santa Monica Place, your eyes are immediately greeted by a bright,...
Read moreThe Prostate Cancer Foundation Appoints Christine Jones As Chief Operating Officer
The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) has announced that Christine Jones has been appointed Chief Operating Officer effective immediately reporting to...
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