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Long-Term Care Out of Reach for 6.5 Million Seniors

About 6.5 million “Near Dual” seniors are struggling to afford long-term care as they grow older and more frail, a new study warns. “Near Dual” seniors are those who are eligible for Medicare but are only at the cusp of eligibility for Medicaid, the federal/state insurance… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on October 14, 2024

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Meds May Lower Teens’ Suicide Risk

As with any new drug, parents and doctors may worry that the use of GLP-1 weight-loss meds by children and teens might raise psychiatric risks, including the risk for suicide and suicidal thoughts. But a new study involving more than 54,000 U.S. adolescents found no such… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on October 14, 2024

A Night of Binge Drinking May Disrupt Heart Rhythm

Binge drinking at a party or club could feel great when the music’s beating, but it’s your heart beat that might pay the price. Researchers in Germany found that 1 in every 20 young Munich revelers developed “clinically relevant arrhythmias” as they got drunk and then… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on October 14, 2024