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A Little Drinking Won’t Help You Live Longer

A new review challenges the long-held belief that moderate drinking can have health benefits. The analysis, conducted by a team of researchers in Canada, points out flaws in several studies that seemed to support moderate drinking and suggests that even low levels of alcohol… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on July 29, 2024

Infants’ ‘Tongue-Tie Surgery’ Overused

Tongue-tie -a condition in infants that can affect breastfeeding – may be overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery, a prominent doctors’ group said Monday. The American Academy of Pediatrics is the latest, and largest, medical society to sound… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on July 29, 2024

Europe Rejects Alzheimer’s Drug Leqembi

The European Union’s drugs regulator has rejected Eisai and Biogen’s Leqembi treatment for early Alzheimer’s disease, saying the risk of serious brain swelling did not outweigh its small impact on slowing cognitive decline. The decision is a blow to the companies as the drug… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on July 26, 2024