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RFK Jr. Faces Senate Scrutiny at Contentious Confirmation Hearing

In a contentious confirmation hearing to be the nation’s top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions on how he would reform Medicaid or Medicare, the government health care programs used by millions of disabled, poor and older Americans.Republican Sen…. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on January 29, 2025

Long COVID Severity Linked to White Blood Cells

A simple blood test might determine which patients are at risk for long COVID, a new study says. Higher levels of leukocytes – a form of white blood cell – are associated with more severe symptoms of long COVID among older women, researchers reported in a new study published… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on January 29, 2025

Vitamin Deficiencies Common in Type 2 Diabetes

“Hidden hunger” – low levels of essential vitamins or minerals — is common among people with Type 2 diabetes, a new evidence review says. Overall, as many as 45% of Type 2 diabetics are suffering multiple deficiencies in vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, researchers… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on January 29, 2025