Why the NFL Gave UC San Diego Half a Million Dollars to Study Cannabis as a Treatment for Injuries
Professional football is a 100% injury endeavor. Anyone who makes it to the NFL will get hurt at some point. It’s just the nature of the game, and the types of injuries football players suffer don’t e...
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Pacemaker for the brain helps woman with crippling depression. Doctors say it may soon offer hope to others
Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. Doctors compare it to a pacemaker for the brain. It involves implanting electrodes in the bra... -
Kids in Crisis: Mental health and youth
The numbers are staggering — more young people reporting mental health concerns and the age of those people getting younger and younger. NBC7’s Monica Dean takes a close look at the issue,... -
Gel Nail Polish Lamps Linked to DNA Damage and Cancer-Causing Cell Mutations, UC San Diego Researchers Find
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have a new warning to those who indulge in gel manicures at the nail salon.
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Resolving to Get Fit in 2023? How to Avoid Getting Trapped in a Gym Membership
January is typically the busiest time of year for gyms, as people resolve to get in shape. Here’s how to not get trapped in a contract.