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Reducing Carbs Improves Diabetes Patients’ Health

Type 2 diabetes is caused in part by the failure of pancreatic beta cells to respond as they should to blood sugar. Now, new research suggests that switching to a low-carbohydrate diet might correct that beta cell dysfunction, boosting patients’ health. “People with Type 2… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 23, 2024

McDonald’s Shares Slide as E. Coli Tied to Quarter Pounder Kills 1

Shares of McDonald’s fell 7.3% in early trading Wednesday after an E. coli outbreak linked to the restaurant chain’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers resulted in the death of one person and sickened 49 people in the U.S. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on October 23, 2024

Post-Injury Action by Players That Signals Concussion

Maybe you’ve seen a cartoon character shake their head back and forth following a sharp blow – clearing away whatever stars or birds are circling their noggins. Turns out, that same move might help coaches and physical trainers identify a concussion that’s occurred on the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 23, 2024