(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 […]
Potential TB Exposure At East County Bingo Facility
SAN DIEGO–A person who played bingo at Viejas Bingo located in the Viejas Outlets and rode the Sun Charter San Diego North Line to the facility has been diagnosed with tuberculosis and may have exposed others, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency said. There were potential exposures during afternoon and evening hours […]
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 […]
Marijuana Use Continues To Grow Among Baby Boomers
(Newswise)–Marijuana use is becoming more prevalent among middle-aged and older adults, with 9 percent of adults aged 50 to 64 and nearly 3 percent of adults 65 and older reporting marijuana use in the past year, according to a study by researchers at NYU School of Medicine and the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV […]
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 […]
Prior Mental Health Diagnosis Not Often A Factor For Soldiers Who Attempt Suicide
Bethesda, MD–(Newswise)–Regardless of whether or not they have had a prior mental health diagnosis, risk factors were still similar among soldiers who attempted suicide, according to a new JAMA Psychiatry study published Aug. 29. Researchers hope these findings will help continue to better understand risk factors in soldiers who have not been seen for a […]
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 […]
Marijuana Found In Breast Milk Up To Six Days After Use
SAN DIEGO–(Newswise)–With the legalization of marijuana in several states, increased use for both medicinal and recreational purposes has been documented in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Although national organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that breastfeeding mothers do not use marijuana, there has been a lack of specific data to support health or neurodevelopmental […]
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