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Only 1 in 10 People Know That Hospitals Must Now List Prices

A recent survey found that only 9% of adults are aware that hospitals are now required to post their prices for services online. As of January 1, 2021, hospitals must list the prices of common health services on their website, under the hospital price transparency rule… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on July 2, 2021

Wisdom Teeth Extraction May Enhance Taste

Having your wisdom teeth yanked could have one culinary up side: Heightening your sense of taste. So claims a new study that challenges previous research on the issue. “Prior studies have only pointed to adverse effects on taste after extraction, and it has been generally… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on July 2, 2021

Study: No Health Risks to Exercising With a Mask

Wearing a mask while you exercise may be uncomfortable, but a new study should reassure gym-goers that it poses no actual health risks. “What we found was, that it is safe to run at peak exercise in both an N95 mask and a cloth face mask,” said researcher Dr. Matthew… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on July 2, 2021