How does SARS-CoV-2 affect the placenta during pregnancy?
In a recent study published in Med, researchers examine host responses to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)…
Unborn baby ‘remote controls’ mother’s metabolism using ‘greedy’ gene inherited from dad
Fetuses use a copy of a gene inherited from their dad to force their mum to release as much nutrients…
CBD exposure during pregnancy can potentially harm a developing fetus
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that cannabidiol (CBD), often used to treat anxiety and…
UCSF’s new pain clinic in Walnut Creek offers hope for children with chronic pain
Each year, too many kids in the East Bay suffer needlessly from pain related to long-term serious illness, including migraines,…
Prescription stimulants safe for treating ADHD, study finds
Many parents whose kids take prescription stimulants like Ritalin to treat ADHD worry that it could lead to illicit…
How Ballroom Dancing Helped Trish Marmo Regain Her Competitive Edge
The back and forth of sickness and health have been a very real reality for Trish Marmo, BSN, RN, NBCHWC,…
Fouad Abiad Talks About Stem Cell Treatments on ‘The Menace Podcast’
The latest “Menace Podcast” felt like a bodybuilding bro chat for Dennis James, Milos Sarcev, and their guest, Fouad Abiad.…
Low rates of fish and seafood consumption reported in Canadian children
In a study posted in the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, researchers identify the causal relationship between parental…
The Foreven Reinvented Tradition of Muscle Beach
Young war fighters returning from World War II were often rebellious when it came to conventional lifestyles. As a result,…
Wellness Wars: Which Contenders Can Dethrone Francielle Mattos?
The Wellness division has only been a part of the Olympia for the past two years, but it’s already becoming…
Low-income families participating in multiple food assistance programs consume more SSBs
A long-standing and contentiously debated question is the extent to which US federal food assistance programs contribute to or deter…
The Dumbbell Squeeze Press: How to & Tips
The dumbbell squeeze press goes by a few names, like the hex or champagne press, but they all mean the…