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Study: Daily Marijuana Use Outpaces Daily Drinking

Daily and near-daily marijuana use is now more common than similar levels of drinking in the U.S., according to an analysis of national survey data over four decades. Alcohol is still more widely used, but 2022 was the first time this intensive level of marijuana use… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on May 22, 2024

Fish Oil Supplements May Harm Healthy Hearts

Folks regularly taking fish oil supplements might not be helping their health as much as they might think, a new study suggests. Regular use of fish oil supplements could increase the risk of first-time heart disease and stroke among those with good heart health, new… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on May 22, 2024

Matcha Green Tea Effective Against Gum Disease

Matcha green tea has the potential to keep gum disease at bay, a new study finds. Lab experiments show that matcha can inhibit the growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis, one of the main bacterial culprits behind gum disease. Among a small group of 45 people with gum disease,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on May 21, 2024