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Genetic Profile Predicts Who Will Benefit From Wegovy

Certain genes may identify patients with obesity who are most likely to respond strongly to Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy, researchers reported on Monday. The study, released at the Digestive Disease Week meeting in Washington, found a 95% likelihood that patients… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on May 20, 2024

Dr. Crandall: Improve Heart Health With Prayer

A new study released this week found that practicing yoga can improve the health of people with heart failure. According to the researchers, heart failure patients experience fatigue, breathlessness, and inability to participate in usual activities. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on May 19, 2024

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