Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Massachusetts Towns Set Curfew to Curb Virus Outbreak

Four towns in Massachusetts have issued a voluntary evening curfew to protect residents from the potentially deadly Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, following the state’s first confirmed human case since 2020, according to the New York Post. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on August 24, 2024

Developing language in a digital world

Young children’s screen time is increasing, raising concerns about its negative impact on language development, particularly vocabulary. However, digital media is used in a variety of ways, which likely differentially impact language development. Instead of asking ‘how much’ screen time, the focus should be on how digital media is used. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on August 24, 2024

Fauci Recovering at Home From West Nile Virus

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the retired director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering at home after he was hospitalized with West Nile virus, a disease spread through the bite of infected mosquitos. 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 24, 2024