Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Study: Saltwater Nose Drops Shorten Kids’ Colds

Saltwater nose drops can reduce the length of a kid’s cold by two days, a new study demonstrates. “We found that children using saltwater nose drops had cold symptoms for an average of six days, where those with usual care had symptoms for eight days,” said researcher Dr…. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on September 6, 2024

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