Month: February 2022

COVID Infection Can Attack Placenta, Increasing Risk for Stillbirth

Pregnant women who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 are at greater risk for delivering stillborn babies, and new research provides important clues about why. Unlike other fungal, bacterial or viral infections, which cross over the placenta to affect the fetus, SARS-CoV-2… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on February 10, 2022

Watching TV or Listening to Music at Bedtime May Improve Your Sleep

Contrary to the many warnings about avoiding screen time before bed, a new study found that watching television or listening to music before lights out may lead to more total sleep times. The caveat here is to avoid multitasking and keep the periods of exposure to media… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on February 10, 2022

CDC Proposes Guidance That Eases Some Opioid Prescribing Restrictions

The nation’s top public health agency on Thursday proposed changing – and in some instances, softening – guidelines for U.S. doctors prescribing oxycodone and other opioid painkillers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s previous guidance, issued six years ago,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on February 10, 2022