Author: Dr. David Lowemann

About Mosquito-Borne Diseases EEE, West Nile, Malaria

The world’s deadliest animal can be squashed flat with a quick slap: It’s the mosquito. The buzzing insects are more than annoying – they spread disease. When they bite and drink blood from a person or animal they can pick up viruses or germs too. If they can go on to bite… Read Full Article […]

Published on August 26, 2024

Why Airplane Cabins Are So Cold

Bring a sweater or sweatshirt in your carry-on when traveling by plane to be prepared for a chilly flight. Jay Robert, a senior cabin crew member, says airplane cabins are kept cold to ensure your health and comfort. Robert tells HuffPost that essentially the pilot controls… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on August 26, 2024

Placebos Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

A striking study found that people who took nondeceptive placebos ─ meaning they knew the medications were fake ─ had significantly reduced levels of stress, and less anxiety and depression symptoms after just two weeks, compared to the control group that did not take the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on August 26, 2024