Increasing Breastfeeding Rates Orange County, CA – January 23rd, 2019 – For many decades, it is a standard practice to take newborns to bathe just a few hours after the child is born. Heather DiCioccio is a nursing professional development specialist for the Mother/Baby Unit at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital. She led a study that found that […]
Detecting an Overdose Orange County, CA – January 18th, 2019 – According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH), more than 130 people in the United States die every day, after overdosing on opioids. The addiction and misuse of opioids such as prescription pain relievers, heroin, and fentanyl, are a severe national crisis that affects […]
Researchers Take a Step Forward to Understand the Human Foot Orange County, CA – January 16th, 2019 – Unlike chimpanzees where they have opposable thumbs on all four hands, humans have evolved arched feet, to improve upright walking. Prior research proposed that the arches were to be supported by the plantar intrinsic muscles (PIMs). However, a […]
How Intermittent Fasting Affects Obese Women Orange County, CA – January 11th, 2019 – According to the United Health Foundation, approximately 26 percent of woman aged 18-44 are obese in the U.S. A new study held at the University of Adelaide finds that overweight women lose more weight and improve their health by intermittent fasting while […]
Rich People are More Charitable Given a Sense of Control Orange County, CA – January 9th, 2019 – The holidays usually bring out instances where wealthy people go over and above to spread holiday joy. Undoubtedly, people with disposable income are generous. However, a new study shows that it pays to offer wealthy people a sense […]
Activity Boosts Mood in Adults with Bipolar Disorder Orange County, CA – January 4th, 2019 – Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, is described as dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels that affect a person’s ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), bipolar disorder affects […]
Adults with Cerebral Palsy Face Depression and Anxiety Risks Orange County, CA – January 2nd, 2019 – The lack of research on aging with cerebral palsy (CP) has a direct effect on the care services provided. Children with CP usually have access to specialized care, but as adults, they are discharged from these services and often struggle […]