SACRAMENTO–The California Department of Public Health, in coordination with Santa Clara County and the University of California San Francisco, announced that an L452R variant of COVID-19 is increasingly being identified […]
Population density and virus strains will affect how regions can resume normal life
(Newswise)–As a new, apparently more transmissible version of the virus that causes COVID-19 has appeared in several countries, new research finds that the transmissibility of viral strains and the population density of […]
How the brain paralyzes you while you sleep
(Newswise)–We laugh when we see “The Simpsons” television character Homer Simpson falling asleep while driving, while in church, and while even operating the nuclear reactor. In reality, though, narcolepsy, cataplexy, […]
Youth using e-cigarettes three times as likely to become daily cigarette smokers
(Newswise)–An analysis of a large nationally representative longitudinal study by University of California San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science report that starting tobacco products, […]
CA issues public health order ensuring distribution of health care resources across the state
SACRAMENTO–As California continues its health first approach to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic amid an unprecedented surge, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a new public health order to […]
Moving due to unaffordable housing may jeopardize healthcare
(Newswise)–People who move due to unaffordable housing are at increased risk of failing to receive the medical care they need, according to a new study from Cedars-Sinai and the University […]
Cold weather may help burn more fat during exercise
(Newswise)–New research suggests that high-intensity interval exercise may help burn more fat when performed in cold weather. The first-of-its-kind study is published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied […]
New research could help millions who suffer from ‘ringing in the ears’
(Newswise)–In the largest clinical trial of its kind, researchers show that combining sound and electrical stimulation of the tongue can significantly reduce tinnitus, commonly described as “ringing in the ears.” […]
The psychedelic science of pain
(Newswise)–In the last few years, new research has demonstrated the powerful potential for classical psychedelics, especially psilocybin (the active compound in “magic mushrooms”), to treat a range of mental health […]
Mental health experts say COVID19, holidays can be stressful for people
SAN DIEGO–The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people into isolation and kept them away from family and friends. That can make for a difficult holiday season, which is usually spent gathering […]