(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

(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–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. […]

SAN DIEGO–Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a local nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged infants, children, and teens with physical deformities through the gift of reconstructive surgery and other healthcare services, announces a strategic collaboration with the Chicano Federation, one of San Diego’s leading social service agencies that provides empowering opportunities for our diverse […]

SAN DIEGO–Local experts announced they have expanded their efforts to prevent suicide in San Diego County. After conducting a series of community focus groups and online surveys, the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council has revised its Suicide Prevention Action Plan to include nine strategies on how to prevent people from ending their lives. The […]

SAN DIEGO–(PRNewswire)– Bayer has committed $40,000 to the United Fresh Start Foundation, in support of their mission to increase children’s access to fresh fruits and vegetables. As part of the partnership, Bayer is funding salad bars for eight schools in California and Idaho. To promote this collaboration, and one of the new salad bars, the […]

SAN DIEGO–According to the CDC’s California Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 65 percent of Californians ages 65 and older have at least two chronic conditions. In 2015, 24 percent of Californians age 65 and older were diagnosed with diabetes. A recent San Diego County Senior Health Report showed that 56 percent of older adults living […]