Amie Dahnke
Amie Dahnke is a freelance writer and editor residing in California. She has covered community journalism and health care news for nearly a decade, winning a California Newspaper Publishers Award for her work.
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Sunburned? Pear Seed Extract May Help Your Skin Heal
A new animal study found that pear seed extract protected skin cells from oxidative stress and damage induced by UV light.
Birdwatching Improves Student Mental Health: Study
At the end of the experiment, while all groups improved, the birdwatching group ended up with higher scores than both the nature-walk and control groups.
Long-Distance Connections Like Those on Social Media Affect ‘Social Contagion’ Spread
A new study from researchers at MIT and Harvard found that human behavior can be influenced by people beyond one’s close social circles.
Risk of Late-Onset Epilepsy Tied to Sleep Apnea, Low Oxygen During Sleep: Study
People whose oxygen fell below 80 percent during sleep were three times more likely to develop late-onset epilepsy compared to those whose did not.
Fits of Anger Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
People recalling memories that made them feel angry for eight minutes had impaired blood vessel dilation for up to 40 minutes after doing so, a new study found.
FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Common Urinary Tract Infections
Pivya is the first new antibiotic for UTIs in 20 years
Most Americans Sense Dramatic Rise in Mental Health Issues: Survey
More than 80 percent of American surveyed noted a significant rise in mental health issues affecting the country.
