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10/15/2017

This is a diet we can get behind.

10/15/2017

A new study suggests that mothers shift the timbre of their voice in a specific way when they talk to their infants. The results of the study were found to hold true irrespective of a mother's native language.

08/31/2017

08/20/2017

Monday’s rare solar eclipse could create a temporary surge at emergency departments across the nation, the American College of Emergency Physicians warns.

"I suspect there will be an increase in patient traffic to ERs, especially in areas expecting a large influx of eclipse-watchers, such as Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska, Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina and Missouri," said Becky Parker, MD, president of ACEP.

"When a population surges, even temporarily, ER visits tends to rise. Anything out of the ordinary that shakes up a regular routine, like this eclipse, or daylight savings, can lead to more vehicle accidents,” Parker said. “Be mindful of that."

ACEP asked emergency physicians across the country what they expect to experience on Monday in ERs. Those physicians practicing in rural areas – especially in the direct path of the eclipse – said they expect to see an influx of people seeking emergency care.

One emergency physician said that in east Idaho they are predicting that town and city populations will triple and put pressure on local hospitals to deal with the major increase in patients.

“Like many experts have said, emergency physicians remind the public that it's extremely important to protect your eyes during this eclipse," Parker said.

“If you choose to look at it, you must use proper eye protection for safe viewing from a reputable manufacturer. Staring at the sun – even for a second – can cause severe, permanent loss of vision. Remember, regular sunglasses do not offer enough protection," Parker said.

For more information on safety precautions for the eclipse consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

By: John Commins
John Commins is a senior editor at HealthLeaders Media.

08/19/2017

Ask Americans to name the ailment they fear most, and blindness ranks at the top, along with Alzheimer's and cancer, according to a recent survey by the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University.

08/19/2017

08/19/2017

Voted one of the best in the country right here in L.A.!

Annual U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" rankings place Keck Medical Center of USC in top 10 in California, with five Top 50 specialty rankings

08/19/2017

From The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery