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School Vaccination Rates Fall as Exemptions Rise

U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates dipped last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Wednesday.The share of kids exempted from vaccine requirements rose to 3.3%, up from 3% the year before. Meanwhile,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 2, 2024

Researchers Identify Two New Dementia Risk Factors

A new study, published in The Lancet, has identified two new factors linked to an increased risk for dementia. Researchers found that lowering LDL cholesterol and treating vision loss can help prevent dementia. The two new risk factors have been added to the existing list… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 2, 2024

Health Impact of Storms Like Helene Can Last a Decade

As the southeastern United States begins to recover from Helene’s devastation, a new study suggests the health impact of major storms can linger for over a decade. So far, more than 120 people across six states have already been confirmed dead in Helene’s aftermath, although… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 2, 2024