Month: June 2024

Early Menopause Raises Breast, Ovarian Cancer Risk

Menopause before the age of 40 could raise a woman’s long-term risk for breast or ovarian cancers, new research suggests. Besides that, “there is also higher risk of breast, prostate and colon cancer in relatives of these women” noted study author Dr. Corrine Welt. She’s… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on June 4, 2024

Lawsuit Questions Gut Health Claims of Poppi Sodas

Popular soda brand Poppi is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by a consumer who says its products don’t improve gut health as much as their marketing suggests. In a lawsuit filed last week in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, Kristin Cobbs said she purchased Poppi… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on June 4, 2024

Drinking on Long-Haul Flights May Harm Your Heart

Booze could threaten a sleeping air passenger’s heart health, particularly on long-haul flights, a new study warns. Alcohol combined with cabin pressure at cruising altitude lowers the amount of oxygen in the blood and raises the heart rate for a long period, even in the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on June 4, 2024