Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Climate Change Threatens the Mental Well-Being of Youths. Here’s How To Help Them Cope.

We’ve all read the stories and seen the images: The life-threatening heat waves. The wildfires of unprecedented ferocity. The record-breaking storms washing away entire neighborhoods. The melting glaciers, the rising sea levels, the coastal flooding. As California wildfires stretch into the colder months and hurricane survivors sort through the ruins left by floodwaters, let’s talk […]

Published on January 9, 2025

Airplane Noise Exposure Linked to Heart Problems

Folks who live near airports are used to the regular roar of jet airliners taking off and landing. But they likely don’t know that all this ruckus could be harming their heart health, a new study says. People exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on January 8, 2025

Obesity Drug Gets Medicare Coverage for Sleep Apnea

Eli Lilly’s popular obesity drug Zepbound can now be covered by government-backed Medicare drug plans, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said on Wednesday. Zepbound in December became the first drug approved in the U.S. for sleep apnea, but commercial insurers and… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on January 8, 2025