(Newswise)–Dermal fibroblasts are specialized cells deep in the skin that generate connective tissue and help the skin recover from injury. Some fibroblasts have the ability to convert into fat cells that reside under the dermis, giving the skin a plump, youthful look and producing a peptide that plays a critical role in fighting infections. In […]
Xanax Use On The Rise In Teenagers
(Newswise)–Although prescription drug abuse among adolescents is on the decline overall, Xanax addiction among teens is on the rise. Xanax is a sedative classified as a benzodiazepine, or ‘benzo’ for short. It’s glamorization on social media and how easily teens can obtain it are partially to blame for its popularity and increase in use. Twelfth […]
County, City Officials Urge San Diegans To Get Flu Shot
SAN DIEGO–Local health officials are urging San Diego county residents to get their flu shots. The flu typically starts to spread at the end of October, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said José Álvarez, County of San Diego Communications Office. That’s why Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer, joined City […]
People Can Die From Giving Up The Fight
(Newswise)–People can die simply because they’ve given up, life has beaten them and they feel defeat is inescapable, according to new research. The study, by Dr. John Leach, a senior research fellow at the University of Portsmouth, is the first to describe the clinical markers for ‘give-up-itis’, a term used to describe what is known […]
From Farm To Fridge: Milk Carton ‘Sell-By’ Dates May Become More Precise
(Newswise)–The “sell-by” and “best-by” dates on milk cartons may soon become more meaningful and accurate. Cornell University food scientists have created a new predictive model that examines spore-forming bacteria and when they emerge, according to research published in the Journal of Dairy Science. “Putting dates on milk cartons is a big issue, because consumers often […]
Palomar Health Hosts 3rd Annual Disaster Preparedness Event
ESCONDIDO–You will never know when the next disaster strikes. Palomar Health hosted the 3rd annual Disaster Preparedness Fair on September 15 on the north lawn at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. The free event was open to public. Attendees learned valuable tips on disaster preparedness to help their family, friends and neighbors in the event […]
Kaboo Festival Brings Entertainment And Potential For Hearing Loss
SAN DIEGO–Thousands of Kaboo Festival attendees will show up prepared to protect themselves against skin cancer but will neglect to protect their eardrums from what the American Medical Association calls America’s fastest growing medical epidemic, permanent nerve hearing loss. Permanent nerve hearing loss and tinnitus has increased 30% in young adults under age 25 since […]
Suicides Up In San Diego County
SAN DIEGO–After three years of holding steady, the number and rate of people who killed themselves in San Diego County went up in 2017. According to the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council’s 2018 Report to the Community released today, there were 458 deaths by suicide last year, 27 more than in 2016. “Suicide continues […]
Rethinking Ketchup Packets: New Approach To Slippery Packaging Aims To Cut Food Waste
(Newswise)–Almost everyone who eats fast food is familiar with the frustration of trying to squeeze every last drop of ketchup out of the small packets that accompany french fries. What most consumers don’t realize, however, is that food left behind in plastic packaging is not simply a nuisance. It also contributes to the millions of […]
San Diego Vaccination Rates Higher than State, Nation
SAN DIEGO–More parents in San Diego County are vaccinating their children compared to the state and the nation, the County Health and Human Services Agency said. A survey conducted by the health agency revealed that 80.6 percent of San Diego County children between the ages of 19 and 35 months have received the recommended vaccines. […]