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Peachy Keen Encinitas, CA–Peachy Keen is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She’s an 8-year-old, 11 pounds, female, Domestic Short Hair cat with a Red and White Tabby coat. She was at a shelter in Riverside County before being transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through the FOCAS (Friends of County Animal Shelters) program. She’s very calm and … [Read more...] about Pet of the week: Peachy Keen

Two views of the carbonate chimneys at the Point Dume methane seep off southern California are covered with colorful microbial mats and permeated by methane-eating microbes. Courtesy of the Schmidt Ocean Institute (Newswise)–Methane is a strong greenhouse gas that plays a key role in Earth’s climate. Anytime we use natural gas, whether we light up our kitchen stove or … [Read more...] about Microbes in ocean play important role in moderating Earth’s temperature

(Newswise)–Exposure to the rhinovirus, the most frequent cause of the common cold, can protect against infection by the virus which causes COVID-19, Yale researchers have found. In a new study, the researchers found that the common respiratory virus jump-starts the activity of interferon-stimulated genes, early-response molecules in the immune system which can halt … [Read more...] about Common cold combats COVID-19

Have you been thinking about living in San Diego senior living? It's a beautiful place to live and offers a great deal of activities for seniors. There are many options for senior living in San Diego. If you are thinking about retiring to the West Coast, this is definitely the place for you. Here are some things to think about when you are considering senior living in San … [Read more...] about San Diego Senior Living CITD

This image shows the riparian community woodlands along the lower Tuolumne River near Merced, California. The dry grassland in the background indicates the semi-arid conditions and drought environment. Photo by John Stella, ESF (Newswise)–A study of woodland ecosystems that provide habitat for rare and endangered species along streams and rivers throughout California reveals … [Read more...] about Biodiversity ‘hotspots’ imperiled along California’s streams

(Newswise)–There is no question that the pandemic has been immensely stressful for health care workers, especially for those on the frontline of patient care. Yet, even before the pandemic, the regular demands of many health care industry jobs put these workers at risk for burnout. Now, a new study from the University of Georgia suggests that investing in more physical … [Read more...] about Physical activity may curb health care worker burnout

Jyoti Mishra, PhD, is senior author of the study, director of NEATLabs, and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Photo: UC San Diego Health Sciences (Newswise)–According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the World Health Organization, depression affects 16 million Americans and 322 million people worldwide. … [Read more...] about How your phone can predict depression and lead to personalized treatment

Breland with Keith Urban. Nashville, TN–Bad Realm Records and Atlantic Records breakout talent Breland continues to make waves in country music, enlisting superstar Keith Urban for the new collaboration, “Throw It Back.”  Throwing down a rootsy blast of dance-floor fire, the track finds the two artists partnering for a second time on the banjo-laced banger with a … [Read more...] about Breland and Keith Urban “Throw It Back” on a new collaboration

San Diego Loyal and LA Galaxy at Torero Stadium at University of San Diego. Photo courtesy of SD Loyal San Diego, CA–It was a play that perhaps came at the correct moment. San Diego Loyal SC had spent moments threatening with shots off the crossbar, the post, and had shots blocked at the goal line Saturday night.   Then it happened. It was something out of a highlight … [Read more...] about Second-home match, second home win for San Diego Loyal

A heatwave warning has been issued in San Diego county. San Diego, CA–Residents are advised to take precautions as high temperatures hit San Diego county beginning Monday in the desert areas, the National Weather Service reports. The National Weather Service issued a warning for county deserts starting Monday and continuing through Friday. Temperatures are predicted to … [Read more...] about San Diego county prepares for heat wave