Altered gut microbiome linked to fertility issues in people with PCOS

Restoring levels of specific gut microbes might help treat fertility issues in people with PCOS Science Photo Library / Alamy Stock Photo Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a gut microbe, which appears to raise the risk of pregnancy complications. PCOS is the most common hormonal condition in women of reproductive … Read more

Contributor: From the Palisades to Palos Verdes, L.A.’s altered landscapes challenge memory itself

New imaging from NASA provides a better understanding of the slow, mysterious Palos Verdes landslide. It shows the direction of the earthy movement — west, toward the coast — as well as the velocity, as much as 4 inches per week. The analysis confirms what those of us who grew up on the superficially quiet … Read more