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Keto Diet Helps Ease Psychiatric Conditions

Patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder tend to see their conditions ease after four months on the ketogenic (“keto”) diet, a small pilot study finds. While no one is saying the diet should replace standard medications, the researchers believe it could provide… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on April 2, 2024

Most With Heart Disease Consume Too Much Salt

Cutting back on sodium is crucial to treating heart disease, but most heart patients aren’t able to limit their salt intake, a new study finds. On average, people with heart disease consume more than double the daily recommended amount of salt, researchers report. Sodium is… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on April 2, 2024

Person in Contact With Cows Diagnosed With Bird Flu

A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday. The patient is being treated with an antiviral drug and their only reported symptom was eye redness, Texas health officials… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on April 1, 2024