Month: April 2024

Panel: Mammograms Should Start at Age 40

Regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer should start younger, at age 40, according to an influential U.S. task force. Women ages 40 to 74 should get screened every other year, the group said. Previously, the task force had said women could choose to start breast… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on April 30, 2024

Study: Vaping Increases Risk of Heart Failure

More than 64 million people around the world suffer from heart failure, a condition in which the heart muscle can’t pump blood efficiently throughout the body. Now, a new study reveals that people who used e-cigarettes had a 19% higher risk of developing heart failure than… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on April 30, 2024

E-bike incentives prove to be worth the investment

Electric bicycle rebates have exploded in popularity in North America as transportation planners try to get people out of their cars and into healthier, more climate-friendly alternatives. However, questions remain: Are new cycling habits sustainable? Who benefits most from these incentives? And are they worth the cost? Researchers now have some answers. Read Full Article […]

Published on April 30, 2024