By Newswise For many women, wearing a weave or extensions is a great way to switch up their hairstyle, adding length, volume, and even color. However, while these hairstyles offer a range of possibilities, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say wearing them can damage your natural hair and even cause hair loss if […]
Untangling hair loss in women
By Newswise Many people think of hair loss as a men’s issue, however, hair loss is just as common in women as it is in men. In addition to hereditary hair loss, the hairstyles and products that women use on their hair can contribute to hair loss. Fortunately, in most cases, a board-certified dermatologist can […]
75% of sexual assault survivors have PTSD one month later
(Newswise)–Researchers want sexual assault survivors to know that it’s normal to feel awful right after the assault, but that many will feel better within three months. In a meta-analysis published in Trauma, Violence & Abuse, researchers found that 81% of sexual assault survivors had significant symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTSD) one week after the assault. One month […]
Increased use of household fireworks creates a public health hazard, UCI study finds
(Newswise)–Fireworks are synonymous in the United States with the celebration of Independence Day and other special events, but the colorful displays have caused a growing risk to public safety in recent years, according to a study by environmental health researchers at the University of California, Irvine. Relying on real-time air quality measurements crowdsourced from a […]
Cal State University faculty to become mental health allies for students
(Newswise)–Living through a pandemic has shown us all the importance of mental health like never before. Faculty across California State University’s 23 campuses know this first-hand as they interact with their students during what has been an exceptionally challenging time for many—both academically and personally. While each CSU campus offers critical Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for […]
County installs free menstrual product dispensers in public facilities
San Diego, CA–The County of San Diego has launched a pilot program to support greater access to free menstrual products, including tampons and pads. The Free 4 Menstrual Equity, or Free4ME program, intends to address period poverty, a person’s inability to access or pay for menstrual products, according to Katie Cadiao, County of San Diego […]
Seeing schizophrenia: X-rays shed light on neural differences, point toward treatment
(Newswise)–Schizophrenia, a chronic, neurological brain disorder, affects millions of people around the world. It causes a fracture between a person’s thoughts, feelings and behavior. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, difficulty processing thoughts, and an overall lack of motivation. Schizophrenia patients have a higher suicide rate and more health problems than the general population and a lower […]
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, including e-cigarettes, before the age of 18 is a major risk factor for people becoming daily cigarette smokers. Reporting in the January 11, online edition […]
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 Physiology. Regular physical activity improves the metabolism of consumed nutrients and helps regulate lipid (fat) levels in the blood. Previous research has shown that high-intensity […]
Smartphone notification pilot expands at UC locations to help limit the spread of COVID-19
A program to test a smartphone-based COVID-19 exposure notification system will expand to an additional five University of California campus locations as a result of accomplishments from an initial deployment earlier this fall at two UC campuses. The program is a joint effort between the University and the State of California to assess the use […]