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Blood Shortages Causing Surgery Delays Across U.S.

Demand for blood is up 10% in the United States, and some U.S hospitals are postponing surgeries due to shortages. Experts say the situation is a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS News reported. Before COVID-19 shutdowns, schools accounted for 25% of collected… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on July 7, 2021

How COVID-19 Has Affected Alcohol Consumption

A survey conducted by the American Psychological Association found that nearly 1 in 4 Americans coped with the pandemic by drinking more alcohol. Margarita Mondays and wine Wednesdays became buzz words for the virtual happy hours enjoyed during COVID-19 lockdowns. According… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on July 7, 2021

Natural Ways to Treat an Enlarged Prostate

The symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH for short, are usually mild at first. According to experts at Harvard Medical School, half of all men have some degree of BPH in their 50s and by their 80s, an estimated 90% have the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on July 6, 2021