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Nasal Swab Helps Diagnose Asthma Type in Kids

Not sure what’s causing your child’s asthma? A new quick-and-easy nasal swab test for kids can diagnose the specific immune system drivers behind their asthma, potentially opening the door to better treatments, researchers say. The test diagnoses a child’s asthma subtype,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on January 2, 2025

The Many Health Benefits of Dry January

Giving up alcohol for the first month of the year has become a popular trend. While up to 40% of Americans plan to partake in Dry January, statistics show approximately 15% end up following through by abstaining from alcohol up for the full month. Staying dry for the month… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on January 2, 2025

How GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Boost Heart Health

Weight loss tops many folks’ list of New Years resolutions, and lots of people are turning to cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic to help them drop excess pounds. These drugs, called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), work in several different… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on January 2, 2025