Month: August 2023

New insights on pelvic floor damage after vaginal birth, and new directions for treatment

Researchers have published new insights on pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunction, which is one of the key risk factors for pelvic floor disorders, a set of morbid conditions that include pelvic organ prolapse and urinary and fecal incontinence, that impact close to a quarter of women in the U.S. and have a strong association with […]

Published on August 4, 2023

Cases of Flea-Borne Typhus on the Rise

Like an unstoppable swarm of fleas, cases of flea-borne typhus in Los Angeles County are multiplying. Health officials have reported a concerning rise in the number of cases, with 171 reported in 2022 alone, resulting in three tragic deaths. This outbreak is not to be taken lightly—it’s a sharp increase compared to the mere 31 […]

Published on August 4, 2023

Workers’ Mistakes Rise on Friday Afternoons

Imagine you’re running a marathon and you’re near the end. You start to feel tired. Your stride becomes less consistent, and you stumble every now and then. That’s what happens to workers on Friday afternoons – they hit a productivity wall. It’s like their mental muscles, exhausted from the week’s exertion, just can’t muster the […]

Published on August 4, 2023