Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Nearly 1 in 4 US Adults Under 40 Have Hypertension

An epidemic of high blood pressure is occurring in young adults and children in the United States, a pair of new studies show. Nearly a quarter of people ages 18 to 39 have high blood pressure, with readings above the healthy level of 130/80, the first study found. Blood… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on September 6, 2024

Nighttime Light Exposure May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk

People who live in areas with more nighttime light pollution could be at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly those in middle age, a new study says. Nightly light pollution is more strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease in people 65 and older than other known… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on September 6, 2024

Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in the US

Fewer adolescents are vaping this year than at any point in the last decade, government officials reported Thursday, pointing to a shrinking number of high school students who are using Elf Bar and other fruity, unauthorized e-cigarettes. The latest survey numbers show the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on September 5, 2024