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3 Household Products That Raise Dementia Risk

A new study from Chinese researchers highlights the relationship between cognitive decline and common household chemicals. Previous studies have shown links between chemicals and cancer, respiratory illnesses, and damage to the central nervous system. Now, scientists… 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 22, 2024

Walmart to Deliver Meds in as Soon as 30 Minutes

U.S. retailer Walmart on Tuesday said it will start delivering prescription medicines and medication refills along with groceries and other items as a single order within 30 minutes, upping the ante in its delivery competition against Amazon Inc. Walmart’s move comes a… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 22, 2024

Why Climbing Stairs Leaves Us Breathless

Huffing and puffing after climbing a few flights of stairs isn’t cause for concern. Dr. Catherine Myers, a pulmonologist with the Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute in Chicago, says that “it’s pretty normal to get temporarily short of breath.” “You need to… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 22, 2024