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GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds Can Be Used Before Surgery

A new guidance issued jointly by groups representing U.S. surgeons, anesthesiologists and gastroenterologists affirms that most people taking popular GLP-1 weight-loss meds can keep taking them in the weeks before a surgery. Concerns had arisen because the drugs, which… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on October 31, 2024

Adults and Kids: Prevent Halloween Sugar Overload

Sugar overload is a real danger on Halloween, as piles of candy prove a powerful temptation to both Trick-or-Treaters and the folks handing out the goodies. Too many sweet treats can instigate a blood sugar spike followed by a hard crash, causing folks to become irritable… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on October 31, 2024

CDC Links 90 E. Coli Cases to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday that 90 people across 13 states have contracted E. coli, likely from slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, resulting in 27 hospitalizations and one death, CNBC reported. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on October 30, 2024