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Dr. Crandall: Gratitude Bolsters Holiday Heart Health

We need to be extra careful about our heart health during the holidays. Research shows that more heart attacks occur during December than any other time of the year, according to the American Heart Association. A study published in Circulation found that more cardiac deaths… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on December 20, 2024

As Flu Surges in Some Areas, Vaccination Lags

The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted sharp increases in several measures, including lab tests and emergency room visits. “It’s been increasing at a… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on December 20, 2024

Novo to Begin New Trial of Combo Weight-Loss Drug

Novo Nordisk said on Friday it will begin a new trial of its experimental next-generation CagriSema drug in the first half of 2025 that it hopes will show greater weight-loss, after posting disappointing late-stage trial data. “We plan to optimize dose titration to further… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on December 20, 2024