Month: June 2023

Force of Hits to Head, Not Frequency, Triggers CTE

Imagine you’re eating your favorite chocolate chip cookie. It’s not the number of bites you take that affects the flavor, but rather the force with which you chomp down. Similarly, new research on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has discovered that it’s not the frequency of hits to the head that leads to this condition, but […]

Published on June 28, 2023

Biden Using CPAP Machine for Sleep Apnea, Officials Say

President Joe Biden has taken a proactive approach to his sleep apnea by utilizing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. Similar to the way a scuba diver uses a respirator to navigate underwater, a CPAP machine helps keep the airway open during sleep by delivering a stream of gently pressurized air. White House officials […]

Published on June 28, 2023

Wildfire Smoke Could Cause 9,000 Deaths Per Year

Imagine being caught in a dense forest with no way out. You gasp for air as the smoke from an unstoppable fire surrounds you, choking your lungs and clouding your vision. It’s a terrifying scenario that unfortunately mirrors the dangers of wildfire smoke to our population. With rising temperatures and drier conditions, experts now estimate […]

Published on June 28, 2023