Author: Dr. David Lowemann

15 Million Adults Have ADHD, Most Face Drug Shortages

More than 15.5 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with ADHD, and nearly three-quarters of those taking medication to treat it say drug shortages are hampering their ability to get help, a new report finds. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 10, 2024

Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Meat, Poultry Recalled

A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products made at an Oklahoma plant because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria that can cause illness and death.BrucePac of Woodburn, Oregon, recalled the roughly 5,000 tons of ready-to-eat… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 10, 2024

To make children better fact-checkers, expose them to more misinformation — with oversight

Researcherers say a pair of experiments with children ages 4 to 7 shows that, given children’s natural skepticism and early exposure to the internet’s boundless misinformation, it is crucial for adults to teach them practical fact-checking skills. Instead of attempting to completely sanitize their online environment researchers argue adults should focus on equipping children with […]

Published on October 10, 2024