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Eye Color is Linked to Health, Personality Traits

There is a saying, most often attributed to Shakespeare, that “the eyes are the window to the soul,” and research now finds that eye color also provides clues about our health and personality traits. According to WebMD, here are some examples: Macular degeneration…. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on October 29, 2024

Teen in Kidney Failure After Eating Quarter Pounders

A 15-year-old high school freshman is hospitalized with severe complications of food poisoning after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers three times in the weeks before a deadly E. coli outbreak was detected. Kamberlyn Bowler, of Grand Junction, Colorado, had to be… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on October 29, 2024

Why Scurvy Is Making a Comeback

Scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency that plagued 18th-century sailors is making a surprising and alarming comeback, according to a new study. The disease can lead to bleeding gums, loosened teeth and bleeding under your skin, according to the Cleveland Clinic …. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on October 29, 2024