Author: Dr. David Lowemann

A Handful of Pistachio Nuts Can Save Your Sight

Researchers at Tufts University found that eating two ounces of pistachio nuts daily improved the eyesight of adults after just 12 weeks. Pistachio nuts are the only nuts that contain lutein, one of the compounds that help form protective pigments in the retina. These… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on November 1, 2024

Trial Finds Wegovy Improves Liver Fibrosis

Novo Nordisk said on Friday its weight-loss drug met the main goal of a late-stage trial by showing improvement in liver fibrosis with no worsening of steatohepatitis. The trial, which studied 2.4 milligram dose of semaglutide, showed a statistically significant improvement… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on November 1, 2024

Low-level lead poisoning is still pervasive in the US and globally

Chronic, low-level lead poisoning is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adults and cognitive deficits in children, even at levels previously thought to be safe, Low-level lead poisoning is a risk factor for preterm. Annually 5.5 million deaths from cardiovascular disease attributed to low-level lead poisoning; accounts for a loss of 765 million […]

Published on November 1, 2024