Is a second wave of the coronavirus outbreak inevitable? Scientists say that depends on the nature of the virus itself as well as our own behavior.

Studies are finding that cigarette smokers are more likely to have severe cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. Many lung doctors say that doesn't surprise them much.

Video and photos show an algae bloom in the South Bay producing a neon-blue light along the shoreline at night in Hermosa Beach.

Testing sewage for the coronavirus may tell scientists how much disease is in a community — and when the virus has finally gone away.

The news that estrogen may boost resistance to COVID-19 offered a silver lining to my husband's prostate cancer and a cure for my isolation envy.

It's slowly getting easier to obtain a coronavirus test in California — following an initial rollout marked by restrictions and shortages.

Yes, there are significant health risks associated with lockdown. But returning to normal life too soon and rushing herd immunity would be even worse.

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.

Herd immunity occurs when a large percentage of a population is immune to an infectious disease. There are two ways to achieve it: by exposing a large percentage of the population to a virus, or by producing a vaccine.

Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup call their fashion brand's sustainabilty efforts "a moral obligation."

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.

Dermalogica, Byredo open in West Hollywood, Gucci adds a rooftop restaurant on Rodeo and Studio C sails into Newport Beach.

Rowing Blazers' pop-up is sandwiched between Christian Louboutin and beauty brand Space NK — inside a mini-post office called Substation No. 1 at the Brentwood Country Mart.

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.

Actresses Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson are showing off the face masks they're wearing for air travel as the coronavirus spreads.

At Paris Fashion Week, utility belts, quilting and protection from the elements offer sure-bet chic for uncertain times.

The best places to get your brows done in the Greater Los Angeles market.

Here are tips and tricks for maintaining your eyebrows.

Paris Fashion Week: Repurposed duvets, recycled plastics and curve-hugging cashmere add up to a stellar collection.

Featuring 33 pairs of animals and one scene-stealing giraffe, the fall and winter 2020 show marked Thom Browne's first-ever coed runway presentation.

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

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.

If you're working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, you can still feel comfortable while sitting in your home office or living room.

L.A. brands Citizens of Humanity, Hedley & Bennett and Michael Costello, along with New York designers Brandon Maxwell and Christian Siriano, Italian label Prada and French conglomerate Kering, are making face masks and medical gowns.

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

The coronavirus outbreak has closed malls and most stores. Disputes are brewing over rent. Retail may look quite different in the future, experts say.

Infomercial nostalgia, YouTube haircut tutorials and the piercing pain of at-home nose-waxing are at your fingertips.

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

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

Easter is all about the unexpected, so be ready to roll back the rock and roll with the punches.

TV executive Erin Zelle shares what she has learned about herself during the COVID-19 era.

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

Times fashion critic Adam Tschorn offers his thoughts on Episodes 5 and 6 of Amazon's fashion competition 'Making the Cut.'

If sex-toy sales are any indication, people are seeking sexual pleasure during this anxiety-fraught period of extended social isolation.

From sex-coach apps to teledildonics, options for sexual intimacy are right at your fingertips

Spa day, anyone? Here are our favorite beauty masks to treat yourself with while you stay at home.

The coronavirus has ended big budget brand deals for some influencers, but the focus has shifted to engaging with a potentially bigger audience more authentically.

L.A. sustainable fashion and accessories designers share their survival stories in the time of COVID-19.

We speak with the winner of Amazon's fashion competition "Making the Cut" about halo effects, career boosts and judge Naomi Campbell.

Kim Kardashian West, Hailey Bieber, Karlie Kloss and other celebrities will model their closets for the amfAR effort to fight the coronavirus.

Shaquille O'Neal wants to make you smile, especially during the stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 era.

Here's a parents' guide to school closures because of the coronavirus. What to do?

Pomona College, like others throughout the country, has asked students to leave campus and not expect to return for the remainder of the semester as the school shifts to online classes amid the coronavirus pandemic. That action has left some students feeling anxiety and fear about the future.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the College Board is proposing that AP tests could become take-home exams and has canceled the May 2 SAT test.

Coronavirus: Will California schools really be closed through the end of the academic year?

In a teleconference meeting of more than 7,500 school district officials and educators across California, the message was clear: School buildings may be closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but learning is still in session.

Several University of California regents expressed deep skepticism about the use of SAT and ACT tests in admissions decisions, signaling the standardized tests may be headed for elimination as an application requirement.

As shelter-in-place orders and long-term quarantine measures reach California, experts tell us what the impact will be on kids, and how to help them.

The facilities contract employee last worked on the 28th floor of the district's downtown headquarters on March 13.

The Bell High School academic decathlon team, the L.A. area champions, studied bubonic plague and other epidemics before the coronavirus broke out.