Month: October 2021

Does a Child’s Weight Matter for the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Children ages 5 to 11 may be eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as early as next week pending authorization by the Food and Drug Administration. An independent panel of experts recommended the move Tuesday. The two-dose regimen will be spaced three weeks apart like… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 27, 2021

8 Amazing Health Benefits of Apples

Apples are now at peak season. And whether you like yours coated with caramel, in a pie, or au naturel, there are plenty of research-backed benefits that put this popular fruit at the head of its nutritional class. An apple a day might, in fact, keep the doctor away. It’s… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on October 27, 2021

Not all acne is equal: Scientists reveal strains of C. acnes that promote skin health

Researchers reveal correlation between ribotype (RT) strains of Cutibacterium acnes, which are found in human skin, and the lifespan of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans. Strains RT4 and 8, which are associated with acne in human skin, shortened the lifespan of the nematode, while RT6, which are predominantly found in healthy human skin, did not. Also, […]

Published on October 27, 2021