Author: Dr. David Lowemann

The Health Benefits of Cabbage, and a Guinness

On St. Patrick’s Day, many people make a pot of traditional corned beef and cabbage, which became a staple in the 19th century for Irish Americans because it’s a tasty and inexpensive dish. But the lowly – and still affordable cabbage – is surprisingly a nutritional… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on March 17, 2025

Smoke from wildland-urban interface fires more deadly than remote wildfires

New research quantifies the health risks of wildland-urban interface fires, showing fire emissions in populated areas are three times more likely to lead to annual premature deaths than emissions from wildfires in general. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of […]

Published on March 17, 2025

FDA Warns of Laughing Gas Misuse

U.S. health officials are tracking a rise in injuries tied to the misuse of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, including some brands that are sold in small canisters containing flavors like blueberry, strawberry and watermelon. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday warned… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on March 17, 2025