Author: Dr. David Lowemann

How to Talk About Hearing Loss With a Loved One

You’re gathering with friends or family and something’s just a bit off in conversation with a loved one. It could be new-onset hearing loss, said Dr. Angela Peng, an otolaryngologist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Some of the telltale signs that someone’s hearing… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on December 31, 2024

Study Finds Estrogen May Trigger Binge Drinking

A woman’s binge drinking might be related to her hormones. The female hormone estrogen appears to promote binge drinking in women, a new mouse study published recently in the journal Nature Communications shows. Specifically, estrogen causes women to “pre-game,” or consume… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on December 31, 2024

The Top Health Stories of 2024

It was a year in health news that will be hard to forget. As blockbuster weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1s made a sizable dent in the obesity epidemic, study after study revealed other ways in which these powerful medications can improve health. At the same time, multiple… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on December 30, 2024