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Tick Season is Here: How to Protect Yourself

Tick season is starting across the U.S., and experts are warning the bloodsuckers may be as plentiful as ever. Another mild winter and other favorable factors likely means the 2024 tick population will be equal to last year or larger, some researchers say. “It’s very bad and… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on May 17, 2024

Brain’s ‘Food Smell’ Circuitry Might Drive Overeating

The smell of food is appetizing when you’re hungry. At the same time, it can be a turnoff if you’re full. That’s due to the interaction between two different parts of the brain involving sense of smell and behavior motivation, a new study finds. And it could be why some… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on May 17, 2024

USDA: Fully Cooked Hamburgers Pose No Bird Flu Risk

No bird flu virus was found after cooking ground beef to medium to well done, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a briefing on Thursday after conducting a study as it addresses concerns over an outbreak of the disease in dairy cattle. The findings, in which… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on May 17, 2024