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Seniors Increasingly Stranded in ER Waiting Rooms

Physicians who staff emergency rooms across the country say a bad situation is getting worse. Patients are experiencing painfully long delays waiting to be admitted to a hospital ─ an issue called ER boarding. According to USA Today, seniors are the most likely and frequent… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on June 10, 2024

Fewer Than 1 in 5 Get Needed Lung Cancer Screening

Only a fraction of Americans are getting recommended lung cancer screenings, new research shows. While rates overall are up slightly, fewer than 1 in 5 people who are eligible for screening are up-to-date with it, according to the American Cancer Society-led study. The… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on June 10, 2024

Eating to Save the Planet Can Also Extend Your Life

A plant-based eating regimen designed to save the Earth also saves people’s lives, a large study confirms. “Shifting how we eat can help slow the process of climate change,” said corresponding author Dr. Walter Willett, a professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on June 10, 2024