Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Researchers Identify Gene Combo Linked to Weight Loss

The key to weight loss could come down to a combination of 14 “skinny genes,” a recent study says. People with these genes dropped twice as much weight through regular exercise compared to those without the genes, researchers found. Those with the most of these genetic… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on October 11, 2024

Extended-Stay Hotels, a Growing Option for Poor Families, Can Lead to Health Problems for Kids

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — As principal of Dunaire Elementary School, Sean Deas has seen firsthand the struggles faced by children living in extended-stay hotels. About 10% of students at his school, just east of Atlanta, live in one. The children, Deas said, often have been exposed to violence on hotel properties, exhibit aggression or anxiety […]

Published on October 11, 2024

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