Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Dr. Crandall: Make Small Changes to Boost Immunity

We know if we want to avoid catching a cold or other illness, we need to stay away from people who are sick and wash our hands frequently. But there are also small changes we can make to boost our immune system so if we do encounter germs, we can fight them off and stay… […]

Published on April 4, 2025

Planetary health diet and Mediterranean diet associated with similar survival and sustainability benefits

A cohort study was conducted in Spain to compare the health and environmental benefits of the Planetary Health Diet (PHD) and the Mediterranean Diet. Compared to participants with low adherence, higher adherence to both diets was similarly associated with lower all-cause mortality and with comparable low environmental impact. This study highlights the advantages of the […]

Published on April 4, 2025

Signs identified that precede sudden arrhythmic death syndrome in young people

A retrospective observational study found that 22% of cases of sudden cardiac death were due to sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS). Syncope, seizure-like episodes and changes in electrocardiograms were common signs that preceded SADS. Identifying these signs is important during healthcare visits and also during preparticipation screening of young athletes, which should be implemented more […]

Published on April 4, 2025