Month: August 2024

High Fluoride in Water Linked to Lower IQs in Kids

High levels of fluoride in drinking water may dim the intelligence of children, a new U.S. government report shows. Based on an analysis of published research, the potentially controversial report marks the first time a federal agency has determined there is a link between… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on August 22, 2024

Study: This Diet May Reduce Your Odds for COVID-19

COVID cases have surged this summer, but a new study suggests that following the Mediterranean diet might spare you from infection. In a review published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, Indonesian researchers discovered that the healthy eating regimen, which centers on… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on August 22, 2024

Organized youth sports are increasingly for the privileged

A sweeping study of U.S. youth sports participation over the past 60 years found that there has been a significant increase over time in kids playing organized sports — but particularly among more privileged, educated families. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on August 22, 2024