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Scientists Say It’s Time to Forget About Herd Immunity

The U.S. has been fixated on achieving herd immunity – getting enough Americans infected by COVID-19 virus or vaccinated against the virus to quell the pandemic. But now scientists believe that herd immunity is a pipe dream that will not end COVID-19. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on May 18, 2021

Colon Cancer Screening Should Start at Age 45: Task Force

Routine screening for colorectal cancer in people deemed at average risk should begin at age 45 – earlier than previous guidelines to start screening at 50 – due to rising incidence of the disease in younger adults, according to new… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on May 18, 2021

Starting Rehab Earlier Boosts Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients

Getting heart failure patients into cardiac rehabilitation sooner rather than later after a hospitalization is tied to a better prognosis, new research shows. “Typically, cardiac rehabilitation programs require patients… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he […]

Published on May 18, 2021