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Survey Finds More Than 1 in 5 People Are Lonely

Loneliness strikes more than a fifth of people worldwide, a new survey warns. In the Gallup survey published Wednesday, 23% of people said they felt lonely “a lot of the previous day.” Those experiencing feelings of loneliness often felt physical pain, worry, sadness, stress… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on July 11, 2024

Study Finds Potential Cause, Treatment for Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa could be caused by lack of a specific brain chemical, reports a research team that has developed a possible cure for the eating disorder. Mouse studies have revealed that a deficit in acetycholine, a neurotransmitter associated with the brain’s reward… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on July 11, 2024

Combining Diabetes Drugs Ups Heart, Kidney Benefits

Combining two different types of diabetes drugs can offer additional protection against heart and kidney disease in people with diabetes, a new review finds. Commonly prescribed SGLT2 inhibitors, when combined with GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, effectively reduce the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on July 10, 2024