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4 New Mpox Variant Cases in UK, First Outside Africa

British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, more infectious version of mpox that first emerged in Congo, marking the first time the variant has caused a cluster of illness outside of Africa. Scientists said the risk to the public remains… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on November 7, 2024

Vitamin D in Pregnancy Gives Kids Stronger Bones

Women who take vitamin D supplements during a pregnancy may be giving their kids the legacy of stronger bones, new British research suggests. Children whose moms took vitamin D supplements when pregnant had stronger, denser bones at the age of 7 compared to the kids of women… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on November 7, 2024

Psilocybin Effective at Alleviating Anorexia

The active chemical in “magic mushrooms” may help treat anorexia, a new study has found. Following psilocybin treatment, 4 of 10 study participants showed clinically significant reductions in their anorexia-driven eating habits, researchers report. “Our findings suggest that… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on November 7, 2024