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Poll: Only 17 Percent Think Medicaid Should Be Cut

Only 17 percent of adults say they want to see Medicaid funding decreased, while 42 percent think funding should increase and 40 percent think it should be kept about the same, according to results of the February 2025 KFF Health Tracking Poll. Poll respondents who say… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on March 12, 2025

Microplastics Linked to Drug-Resistant Bacteria

The microplastics that pollute the environment and increasingly find their way into humans and animals can help bacteria become drug resistant, according to new research. E. coli bacteria exposed to microplastics in test tubes became resistant to multiple types of commonly… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on March 12, 2025

White Noise Machines Can Harm Hearing

White noise machines are designed to produce a consistent sound that masks other noises in the environment. They generate a soothing, steady sound that can resemble the hum of an air conditioner, the gentle rush of wind, or the soft patter of rainfall. These machines are… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on March 12, 2025