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How a discovery that brought us Viagra could help those battling the coronavirus

Inhaled nitric oxide appeared to kill the coronavirus that caused severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, and it might work on COVID-19 as well.




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Foreign doctors on front lines of COVID-19 fear deportation from U.S.

As with many foreign doctors on the front lines of the pandemic in America, Vakkalanka's H-1B visa is tied to his employment, and he fears he could lose his status and get deported if he remains sick.




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Trump administration is battling coronavirus without a war room

Coronavirus continues to spread, but the Trump administration disbanded the team that could have helped.




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Coronavirus patients can benefit from blood of the recovered, new study shows

A new study of 10 coronavirus patients in China gives further credence to the effectiveness of convalescent plasma therapy.




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Ventilators for coronavirus patients are in short supply. How scientists might pivot

Several groups of researchers are testing different methods to divert critically ill COVID-19 patients from needing ventilators in the first place.




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California won't be lifting coronavirus stay-at-home rules anytime soon. Here's why

The public should realize that COVID-19 cases are likely to rise when stay-at-home orders are eased, officials said.




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With ventilators in short supply, here are some alternatives

With mechanical ventilators in short supply, doctors are scrambling to find alternatives for patients fighting the coronavirus. Here are some of their options.




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California's coronavirus curve: Fewer deaths but a longer stay-at-home requirement

California coronavirus curve: Fewer deaths, long quarantine




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L.A. County stay-at-home order could last into summer; more social distancing essential, officials say

L.A. County officials warned Friday that the region needs to increase social distancing to slow the spread of coronavirus. Stay-at-home restrictions could remain into summer.




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Doctor treating COVID-19 patients gambles on clot-busting drug

Doctors caring for the sickest COVID-19 patients are trying new ways to attack the coronavirus. One theory is that they have blood clots in their lungs.




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Coronavirus is forcing breast cancer patients to make tough decisions

A diagnosis of breast cancer is always accompanied by angst and uncertainty. It's even more fraught when it comes in the midst of the coronavirus crisis.




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What will 'back-to-normal' look like for California? Some businesses could restart before others

After the coronavirus pandemic cools down, how will California start getting back to normal? Slowly, methodically and in stages.




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No California 'victory lap': Lifting stay-at-home rules too soon would be disastrous, officials say

It could be sometime in May before California officials begin to seriously contemplate how they might start to gradually ease the stay-at-home order.




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Searing photos show what it's like inside this San Diego hospital right now

Here's an inside look with doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle.




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Everyone infected with the coronavirus is a silent spreader for at least a while

A study of COVID-19 patients and the people they likely infected suggests the coronavirus can spread for more than two days before symptoms appear.




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Tobacco, vaping industries seize opportunities in coronavirus with freebies, donations

The tobacco industry sees the sales potential in the pandemic, offers up freebie protective gear, doorstep deliveries, festive discounts.




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To fight the coronavirus, some patients turn to alternative medicine

With no treatment for the new coronavirus, some people are trying alternative medicines. In China and India, the government has advised them to do so.




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Malaria drugs fail to help coronavirus patients in controlled studies

Hydroxychloroquine, the drug President Trump hailed as a coronavirus killer, had no beneficial effect for COVID-19 patients in two controlled trials.




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Coronavirus could become leading cause of death in L.A. County

A study shows roughly 4% of L.A. County residents have contracted COVID-19, suggesting it might be less fatal locally than originally believed.




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California becomes first state to recommend coronavirus tests for some without symptoms

California is now giving coronavirus testing priority to asymptomatic people in high-risk settings such as nursing homes and prisons.




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Here's what scientists still wish they knew about the coronavirus

What do scientists wish they knew about the coronavirus? Which treatments actually work, what antibodies are good for, and which public health measures help.




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Autopsies reveal first confirmed U.S. coronavirus-related deaths occurred in California in February

Coronavirus: Autopsies reveal the first confirmed U.S. COVID-19 deaths occurred in Bay Area in February.




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With humans shut in by the coronavirus, nature sees an opportunity

As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, Earth is becoming cleaner and more wild.




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What is herd immunity and why does it matter in the fight against coronavirus?

You've heard the term "herd immunity." Here's what it means and why it's important as we think about returning to something like a normal life.




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Coronavirus is retreating in Bay Area, advancing in Los Angeles

The San Francisco Bay Area has seen consecutive weekly declines in the number of new coronavirus cases. Southern California has seen the pace increase.




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California reopening would start slow, not be complete for a year or longer, expert estimates

Robert Kim-Farley, infectious disease expert, says Stage 4 of Gov. Newsom's reopening plan for California may not be implemented until mid to late 2021.




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Gwyneth Paltrow shares the story behind that candle plus some beauty tips

At a dinner party, Gwyneth Paltrow discussed the vagina-scented candle, Goop's controversial jade egg and some of her favorite beauty and wellness tips.




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Hydro Flask started out at farmers markets. Here's how it got so huge

How Hydro Flask water bottles became a hot fashion accessory is a story mixing environmentalism, self-care and the simple desire to keep drinks cold.




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Fashion's missing player joins Prada as label's co-creative director

Belgian designer Raf Simons will share the design spotlight with Miuccia Prada at Italian luxury brand Prada.




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Artist Alexandra Grant discusses beauty, patriarchy and what her godmother taught her

Grant chatted with Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow during a "no makeup" dinner, which made headlines last week.




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Here's that blue dress from 'The Notebook' that Kobe Bryant gave to Vanessa

During Monday's Kobe Bryant memorial at Staples Center, his widow, Vanessa, tearfully recalled how Kobe gave her the blue dress from the film "The Notebook."




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Kanye West's daughter steals the spotlight at Yeezy Season 8 runway show

The work-in-progress collection Kanye West showed took inspiration from the rapper's ranch, hired help and hazmat suits.




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Reusable alternatives to the single-use stuff you use every day

Recycling is good. Not using new material in the first place is better. Reduce single-use plastic and paper products with these sustainable alternatives.




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Travel innovations that repel bugs and keep germs away

A wrap that also keeps mosquitoes away and a sheet that slips between you and the airplane seat are a couple of products that help keep you safe.




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Gigi Caruso began to hear the world better at 14. Now she's advocating for those who can't

Gigi Caruso, who was born with bilateral hearing loss, isn't just a fashion designer or USC student. She's helping those who can't fully hear.




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Kat Von D is sorry about that anti-vaxx post: 'I was completely uninformed'

Tattoo artist Kat Von D also clears the air about parting ways with her beauty brand, her new vegan shoe line and her upcoming music career.




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Timeline: Kat Von D's indelible life in ink and numbers

From reality TV to the bestseller's list to a soon-to-drop album, key moments in the life of the woman who became Kat Von D




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First Women's Air Jordan gets re-created to celebrate Women's History Month

The shoes featuring L.A. designer Melody Ehsani's touches will be available online starting at 9 a.m. Saturday.




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Coronavirus forces Met Gala postponement, L.A. Fashion Week cancellations

Vegan Fashion Week will livestream its runway behind closed doors. "The public event might be canceled, but the message cannot be," says founder.




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Channel Rosie the Riveter in this limited-edition jumpsuit from L.A. brand the Great

For Women's Month, L.A. brand the Great teamed with Cotton Inc. for a new cotton-denim jumpsuit inspired by the WWII icon.




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L.A. brand creates coronavirus-inspired collection to benefit creatives who've lost jobs

Jared Ingold wanted to help his laid-off freelancer friends. He and his design partner ended up creating a collection of T-shirts, sweatshirts and caps inspired by the coronavirus pandemic.




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This is what Rodeo Drive looks like when all the rich and famous go home

On Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills the high-end shops are closed, the normally bustling sidewalks empty because of California coronavirus restrictions.




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What to watch tonight? Check out 'Queen & Slim' and learn why those snakeskin boots are so important

If you're self-isolating, then you have time to watch "Queen & Slim" and fall for those boots. The film is now available through streaming platforms and on DVD.




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Thinking about growing a coronavirus hiatus beard? Read this first

If having facial hair means you're touching your face more often, an infectious disease expert says, 'That's not good.'




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100 ideas for activities you can do at home this weekend

Staying home this weekend? We've got some ideas. Take care of your plants, make your house cozier, help neighbors and start planning your next trip.




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Culver City's Platform offering curbside pickup for your feel-good treats, WFH cravings

Amid coronavirus, Platform begins curbside pickup for wine, CBD.




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In lockdown hair hell? Try these at-home tricks for cuts and covering gray

Pro hair colorists and stylists in L.A. offer tips and tricks on how to best tend to hair growth during quarantine.




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Our fashion critic reviews 'Making the Cut's' winning looks: 'A shrug at best'

Times fashion critic Adam Tschorn reviews the winning looks from the first two episodes of "Making the Cut," Amazon's new fashion competition series.




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How to gently remove your gel manicure and care for your nails at home

Here's celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik's advice for removing a gel manicure and more at home.




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Go natural, try a new style or panic? How black women in the coronavirus era deal with their hair

Some women are giving their hair a break, while others are learning the basics.