Author: Dr. David Lowemann

An antiviral chewing gum to reduce influenza and herpes simplex virus transmission

Low vaccination rates for influenza viruses and the lack of an HSV vaccine underscore the need for a new approach to reduce viral transmission. Researchers have now used a clinical-grade antiviral chewing gum to substantially reduce viral loads of two herpes simplex viruses and two influenza A strains in experimental models. Read Full Article (External […]

Published on April 4, 2025

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