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Condom Use Declining in US Teens, Young Adults

It’s hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and the few who step forward to consider grabbing a condom rethink it when their friends catch up,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on October 2, 2024

Reducing daily sitting may prevent back pain

A new study showed that reducing daily sitting prevented back pain from worsening over six months. The result strengthens the current understanding of the link between activity and back pain as well as the mechanisms related to back pain. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on October 2, 2024

Routine ‘Suicide Care’ in Primary Care Saves Lives

More and more, primary care doctors routinely ask patients a question that may come as a surprise: Do you ever have suicidal thoughts? Now, new research shows it’s a simple intervention that can save lives. When suicide care was made a routine part of primary care visits at… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on October 2, 2024