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2017 Solar Eclipse Linked to More Traffic Accidents

Ahead of a total solar eclipse arriving April 8, new research finds there was a temporary rise in U.S. traffic accidents around the time of a solar eclipse back in 2017. The area in the United States covered by the total eclipse seven years ago was relatively small (about 70… Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on March 25, 2024

Are Supplements Needed If You Eat a Healthy Diet?

Vitamin supplements are a big business, with Americans spending roughly $45 billion out of more than $177 billion worldwide on pills, gummies and powders meant to boost health. About 59 million Americans regularly use some type of vitamin or supplement, spending an average… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on March 25, 2024

This Gut Microbe Helps Prevent Serious Infections

Even a slight rise in a specific type of beneficial gut bacteria can help people ward off serious infections, a new study reports. For every 10% increase in butyrate-producing bacteria in a patient’s gut, their risk of hospitalization for infection drops between 14% and 25%,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on March 25, 2024