(Newswise)–Many factors influence alcohol consumption during adulthood. Individuals who experience early adversity (EA) in their lives tend to be more vulnerable to stress-related drinking or other stress-related addiction. This vulnerability can be exacerbated by an existing genetic predisposition. “I think genetic and environmental factors both play significantly in alcohol use disorders (AUDs),” said Dongju Seo, […]
Seniors Who Drink Socially: Harmless Or Risky?
(Newswise)–Nearly half of Americans older than 65 years of age self-report as current drinkers. Most do not develop alcohol use disorders; however, it remains unclear if growing older entails greater vulnerability to alcohol’s effects. Research on the impact of “social” drinking – comparable to a glass or two of wine with dinner – among older […]
Treatment For Common Cause Of Diarrhea More Promising
(Newswise)–One of the most common causes of diarrhea worldwide – accounting for millions of cases and tens of thousands of deaths, mostly of small children – is the parasiteCryptosporidium. Doctors can treat children with Cryptosporidium for dehydration, but unlike many other causes of diarrhea, there are no drugs to kill the parasite or vaccines to […]
Escondido Businesses Unite To Prevent Underage Drinking At Quinceañeras
ESCONDIDO–Several Escondido businesses that sell Quinceañera-related goods and services, have launched a prevention campaign to encourage parents to protect underage drinking at these events. The Quinceañeras: Parties Without Risk campaign is geared toward the cultural traditional which celebrates Latino females’ 15th birthday. It’s not uncommon to find alcohol available at these celebrations, which typically include […]
Healthy Lifestyle May Cut Stroke Risk In Half For Women
(Newswise)–Women with a healthy diet and lifestyle may be less likely to have a stroke by more than half, according to a study published in the October 8, 2014, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study looked at five factors that make up a healthy lifestyle: healthy […]
Fresh Start Celebrates 10 Years At Rady Children’s Hospital With 600 Free-Of-Cost Surgeries
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 free reconstructive surgery and other healthcare services, celebrates its 10th year at Rady Children’s Hospital with 600 free-of-cost surgeries provided for kids with physical deformities. Fresh Start was founded […]
Actress Marilu Henner To Speak At Vital Aging Conference
SAN DIEGO–There’s a big change in store for the 2019 Vital Aging Conference. Don’t worry, all your favorite things are still there. And it’s still free. It’s just in a new location this year – the San Diego Convention Center. The Wednesday, June 19 event will explore ways older adults can improve their health and […]
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Reversed In Lab
(Newswise)–About 1.5 million people died of tuberculosis (TB) in 2017, making it the most lethal infectious disease worldwide. A growing rise in drug-resistant TB is a major obstacle to successfully treating the illness. Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Umea University in Sweden have found a compound that prevents […]
For Latinos With Diabetes, New Study Looks At Ways To Improve Medication Adherence
(Newswise)–Latino adults have higher diabetes rates than non-Latinos, yet research shows they are less likely to correctly follow medication instructions provided by their doctors. Furthermore, diabetes can set off a cascade of medical complications, requiring multiple medications that often create a challenging daily regimen. In a new study coming out of the Keck School of […]
CBD Reduces Craving And Anxiety In People With Heroin Use Disorder
(Newswise)–Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced cue-induced craving and anxiety in individuals with a history of heroin abuse, suggesting a potential role for it in helping to break the cycle of addiction, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published May 21 in the American Journal of Psychiatry. The study also […]
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