UCLA Brain Cancer Studies Find Immune Gains and Resistance

UCLA Brain Cancer Studies Find Immune Gains and Resistance

UCLA brain cancer researchers reported two contrasting glioblastoma findings on October 13, 2026. A 63-patient study showed greater immune activity with two checkpoint drugs, while a mouse model reproduced resistance seen in human tumors. Together, the findings provide new information about immunotherapy responses without establishing a definitive survival benefit.

Ocean Way Festival Canceled After Santa Monica Beach Erosion

Ocean Way Festival Canceled After Santa Monica Beach Erosion

The Ocean Way Festival cancellation follows storm damage at the planned Santa Monica Beach site, where Hurricane Marie-generated surf and storm runoff eroded usable space ahead of the September 26–27 event. Goldenvoice and Santa Monica officials determined the site could not safely accommodate an expected 50,000 attendees per day

Dr. Sarah Daccarett on Why Endometriosis Still Takes a Decade to Diagnose

Dr. Sarah Daccarett on Why Endometriosis Still Takes a Decade to Diagnose

A condition affecting roughly one in ten women of reproductive age receives a fraction of the research funding given to conditions of similar prevalence. The consequences show up in how long women wait to be believed. Conversations about endometriosis tend to stall at the same place. There is no

The Quest for ‘Naturalism’ in Cosmetic Dentistry, A Doctor’s View

The Quest for ‘Naturalism’ in Cosmetic Dentistry, A Doctor’s View

By: Alex Johns Similar to what we have seen in plastic surgery, cosmetic dentistry’s most wanted look is now the one nobody notices. Dr. Víctor Astolfi, ITI member and Research Scholar at Columbia University, shares his knowledge on the subtle art of the “deliberately imperfect” tooth. Somewhere around 2016,

Los Angeles Heat Wave Highlights Risks for Latino Workers

Los Angeles Heat Wave Highlights Risks for Latino Workers

Los Angeles heat wave conditions pushed parts of Southern California into dangerous temperature ranges this week, renewing concern about workers who cannot easily escape the heat. State and local data show elevated occupational

Meta $567M Mental Health Ruling Raises Stakes for LA Influencers

Meta $567M Mental Health Ruling Raises Stakes for LA Influencers

The Meta $567M mental health ruling requires new youth safeguards on Facebook and Instagram in New Mexico after a state court found Meta liable under public nuisance law. The decision is state-specific, but its focus on teen usage, age checks and platform design gives Los Angeles creators and brands