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CDC Recommends Faster Testing for Bird Flu

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday urged clinicians and laboratories to test for the bird flu within 24 hours in people hospitalized with influenza, as part of its efforts to tackle the ongoing infections in humans. The latest advisory is… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on January 16, 2025

Cancer Rates in Women, Young People Are Rising

The American Cancer Society’s annual report reveals that while overall cancer deaths have fallen, cases among women and young adults are on the rise. The new report said cancer mortality rates have declined 34% from 1991 to 2022 in the U.S. However, cancer rates in women… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on January 16, 2025

Experimental Obesity Vaccine Prevents Weight Gain

A surprising new study published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity found that rodents injected with a micro-organism found in cow’s milk and soil didn’t gain weight even when fed a junk food diet. The results suggest that a shot that contains Mycobacterium vaccae… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on January 16, 2025