Month: November 2023

Do pets make you happier? Study shows they didn’t during the pandemic

There is a general understanding that pets have a positive impact on one’s well-being. A new study found that although pet owners reported pets improving their lives, there was not a reliable association between pet ownership and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on November 10, 2023

Major Study Links CT Scans to Blood Cancer in Kids

CT scans are significantly linked to an increased risk of blood cancers in young people, a major multinational study has found.Analysis of data from nearly 1 million people under 22 who underwent at least one CT scan found a strong and clear link between exposure to the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on November 10, 2023

Study Pinpoints Vision Loss That Impairs Driving

A Mr. Magoo with thick glasses peering out from behind the wheel might not inspire confidence from his fellow motorists, but a new study shows other types of vision loss might be even more dangerous while driving. Loss of peripheral vision also can dramatically increase the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on November 10, 2023