Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Trump Drops Biden Proposal for Medicare to Cover Weight-Loss Drug

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said on Friday it did not move forward with a proposal put forth by the Biden administration on Medicare coverage of weight-loss drugs such as Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy.U.S.-listed shares of Novo fell 2% in aftermarket trading, while… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on April 4, 2025

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