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Starting the day off with chocolate could have unexpected benefits

A new study of postmenopausal women has found that eating a concentrated amount of chocolate during a narrow window of time in the morning may help the body burn fat and decrease blood sugar levels. 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 June 29, 2021

Temporary Implanted Pacemaker Dissolves When Not Needed

Researchers are reporting early success with a temporary heart pacemaker that simply disintegrates when it’s no longer needed. So far the work has been limited to animals and human heart tissue studied in the lab. But experts said the early findings are “exciting” and could… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on June 28, 2021

Popular Home Colon Cancer Screen Comes With a Price

You decide to take a popular colon cancer screening test that can be performed at home, and it comes back positive. A follow-up colonoscopy is scheduled, but then you suddenly receive a large and unexpected medical bill. That’s what happened to a Missouri woman who was hit… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on June 28, 2021