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Fake Botox Shots Land Women in 9 States in Hospital

Seventeen women in nine states have fallen ill after getting fake Botox shots, with 13 of them landing in the hospital and one requiring a ventilator, a new report warns. In the report, published Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on July 14, 2024

Night Owls Have Cognitive Advantage Over Early Risers

Scientists at Imperial College London found that people who stay up late score better on tests that measure intelligence, reasoning, reaction time and memory. This new finding contrasts previous research that links being a night owl to increased risk for diabetes, heart… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on July 12, 2024

Heart Surgery Deadlier for Older Women Than Men

Older women are more likely than older men to die following heart bypass surgery, possibly due to the quality of the hospitals where they undergo the procedure, a new study says. Women older than 65 are 26% more likely than men to undergo the surgery at a low-quality… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on July 12, 2024