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Music Found to be Postoperative Aid

Dr. Michael Omidi discusses how music can help the healing process post-surgery. Music has always been associated with many benefits. Children who are exposed to learning an instrument at a young age are found to have a better comprehension of mathematics later in life. Now, based on a new study, music has been found to help the healing process after surgery. As a surgeon, I can tell you some…

Just How Bad are Sugary Beverages?

Dr. Michael Omidi discusses the negative impact that sugary and sweetened beverages have on your health. There has long been criticism about sugary and sweetened beverages. The old adage “it will rot your teeth” was common prior to the ever increasing amount of scientific data against the consumption of sugary beverages, but how bad is it really? A study by researchers at the University of…

Lack of Sleep May Impact a Child’s Health

Dr. Michael Omidi discusses a study that reveals a child’s health may be impacted when deprived of sleep. Do you know how much sleep your child needs? According to a study, adolescents need 9 to 10 hours of sleep per night. This is quite longer than the commonly thought 8 solid hours. And it might be taking its toll on their academic performance. Sleep is vital for memory processing, learning and…

In the LGBT Community, Bisexuals More Likely Poor and in Poor Health

Dr. Michael Omidi discusses a new study which found bisexual men and women were more likely to be poorer and in poor health than heterosexuals, gays and lesbians. June has put the LGBT community in the spotlight. After the President named June a national LGBT pride month and the Supreme Court announced the constitutionality of same sex marriage as law of the land, there have been many positive…

Teens are not Getting Enough Water

Dr. Michael Omidi discusses a new study that found teens are not getting enough water for adequate hydration. With the prevalence of soda, energy drinks and coffee, it’s easy to see the lack of appeal water may have for teens. A new study found that teenagers are not getting enough water. Today, I’ll review the study, and express the dangers dehydration has on people. Published in The American…

Teens use Technology to Research Health Tips

In today’s entry, Dr. Michael Omidi discusses a Northwestern University study which viewed teenager’s tendencies to look for health information online. Since the early days of the Internet, teens have flocked to the technology. The current generation of teens is fueling rapid growth in information sharing applications like Snapchat and Instagram, among others. A new Northwestern University study…

School Lunch Programs in California Help Reduce Child Obesity

In today’s entry, Michael Omidi discusses how California school lunch programs help fight child obesity. Competitive food and beverage policies in California have been aiming to help fight child obesity in schools. The lunchroom at schools has always been a place of potential for child obesity. Depending on a child’s social circle, they previously could have been easily influenced to choose…

Dangers of Plastic Surgery Tourism

In today’s blog, Dr. Michael Omidi discusses the dangers of plastic surgery tourism. He then advocates getting surgery in the US by board certified plastic surgeons.

If you read up on the news, you can see two things. The first, plastic surgery tourism is on the rise. The second, plastic surgery tourism is dangerous. Today we’ll look at the dangerous facts associated with plastic surgery tourism.

How to Make Your Refrigerator ‘Poison-free’

Dr. Michael Omidi is the co-founder of No More Poverty, among other charities dedicated to the welfare and wellbeing of others. Today, he looks at the topic of food safety in the home.

It seems we read of a new virus or bacterial epidemic every few months. Even people who live in developed, modern nations wonder about the best way to stay safe in the midst of dangerous contaminants that reside…

Positivity of Plastic Surgery, Stop the Body Shaming

In today’s blog, Dr. Michael Omidi discusses America’s cultural of criticism caused by body shaming towards patients who have had cosmetic surgery. He then reveals the positive results plastic surgery can have on patient’s outlook on life.

The Internet, Media and various social media platforms have created a culture of criticism towards beauty. Many news outlets on television and the Internet hav…

New USC Study: As L.A. air pollution clears, health improves

In today’s blog, Dr. Michael Omidi discusses a new study published by colleagues at the USC Keck School of Medicine. 

Researchers from at the University of Southern California say the Los Angeles’ reputation for air pollution might need to be amended. After conducting a 20-year study, which was published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine, W. James Gauderman and several colleagues…

Clinical Depression Linked to Inflammation in the Brain

In today’s blog, Dr. Michael Omidi discusses a recent study published on inflammation in the brain of those with severe depression. He then gives advice on how we can reduce inflammatory properties in our body.

A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatryassociated severe depression with a 30% increase of inflammation in the brain. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to protect itself…

Are You at Risk for Pneumonia?

  In today’s blog post, Dr. Michael Omidi writes about the threat of pneumonia and how to spot the symptoms.

For some reason, people seem to focus on all the “new” viruses and diseases that appear in news headlines each season. Unfortunately, it’s easy to forget about some very serious maladies that make the rounds every winter. Pneumonia is one of them.

One reason pneumonia often goes undetected…

New Antibiotic

In this blog post, Dr. Michael Omidi writes about science’s battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Scientists have recently announced the discovery of a new class of antibiotics that will help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

The announcement was good news since bacterial infections have become increasingly difficult to treat due to the widespread overuse of antibiotics…

New Study Shows the Importance of Exercise and Physical Activity

Dr. Michael Omidi writes about the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle.

New research shows that a sedentary lifestyle has a higher premature risk of death than obesity.

The study by the University of Cambridge, which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that even a small amount of physical activity is beneficial for everyone.

The study was the largest of…

The Truth About E-cigarettes

In this post, Dr. Michael Omidi discusses the dangers e-cigarettes pose to both adults and children.

An electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) is a largely unregulated product that can affect the health of children and nonsmokers alike.

E-cigarettes were introduced to the market in 2007 as harmless water vapor cigarettes to help those who want to quit smoking. E-cigarettes do not contain…

Slow Medicine is Quickly Changing the Way Doctors Work

Dr. Michael Omidi discusses a trend emerging in medicine known as slow medicine. The practice is borrowing principles from the slow food movement to provide patients with better treatment.

You have probably heard references to the body being like a machine. Western medicine has taken this viewpoint since the industrial revolution, for the most part. A growing movement in medicine suggests…