Author: Dr. David Lowemann

What Swollen Fingers Could Mean About Your Health

We’ve all experienced the frustration of trying to remove a ring from a swollen finger, not realizing that this could signal a significant health issue. Diet and hot weather can make our fingers swell, but injury, infection and underlying health conditions can be the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on August 21, 2024

Pilot study uses recycled glass to grow plants for salsa ingredients

Tortilla chips and fresh salsa are tasty, but they could be even more appealing if you grow the ingredients yourself. Now, researchers report that some salsa ingredients — cilantro, bell pepper and jalapeno — can be more sustainably cultivated with recycled glass. Their pilot study found that partially substituting soil in a planter with recycled […]

Published on August 21, 2024

Separating the physical and psychosocial causes of pain

Not all pain is the same. Depending on the cause, it requires different therapies. A team has now developed a method that enables physicians to better distinguish between physical and psychosocial pain. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human […]

Published on August 21, 2024