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Weight-Loss Meds Could Interfere With Colonoscopy

Food left in the stomach or stool left in the bowel can impede a doctor’s ability to successfully perform an endoscopy or colonoscopy.Now, research finds this scenario is more likely if the patient is taking popular new weight-loss meds such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on October 1, 2024

New Study Finds Travel Slows Aging

Forget the Botox. Call a travel agent and book a vacation to help turn back the clock on premature aging. That’s the conclusion of a new research paper that explores how tourism affects our health. Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia found that positive… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on September 30, 2024

Falls Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia Diagnosis

More than 14 million seniors a year take a tumble, and those falls can be life-changing. “The relationship between falls and dementia appears to be a two-way street,” said Molly Jarman, senior author of a new study showing that cognitive decline may increase an older… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on September 30, 2024