His breakout role came in 2006 as the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan, nicknamed McSteamy, the head of plastic surgery at a Seattle hospital. He died 10 months after announcing his A.L.S. diagnosis.

A closely watched clinical trial in Britain that screened blood for early detection of cancer did not show a reduction in later stages of the disease.

An analysis of ship movements shows that the Trump administration is isolating the island at one of its most vulnerable moments.

There’s a lot of hype, but not a lot of certainty among forecasters yet. Here are three scenarios to watch.

Few laws govern backcountry skiing in California. Experts say that people engage in the sport at their own risk, but guides have responsibilities to keep clients safe.

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A writer grapples with the death of her sister, and the end of a marriage, during a challenging trek in Tibet.

As the Trump administration cracks down on climate change activism, members of environmental groups like Extinction Rebellion fear they are being targeted.

Families and friends of the women, many from the Bay Area, confirmed their identities. The women went on regular trips to the Tahoe region and were experienced skiers, the families said.