Month: November 2024

Traditional Mayan practices have long promoted unique levels of family harmony: But what effect is globalization having?

A new study shows that the past 30 years of globalization have brought fundamental shifts in some aspects of family interaction among Indigenous people in Guatemala. But families have still maintained a unique level of harmony in their interactions. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on November 16, 2024

Health Officials: 1st US Case of New Form of Mpox

Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering […]

Published on November 16, 2024

Diabetes medication may be effective in helping people drink less alcohol

New research has found that certain types of medication used to treat diabetes may be effective in reducing alcohol use. The study looked at whether a type of diabetes medication, called GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), could also be used to help people cut down on drinking. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on November 16, 2024