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New York Resident Dies of Mosquito-Borne Virus EEE

A person has died in New York state from eastern equine encephalitis, prompting Gov. Kathy Hochul to declare the rare mosquito-borne illness an imminent threat to public health.The death that was reported Monday in Ulster County is apparently the second death from the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on September 24, 2024

Hall of Fame QB Favre Says He Has Parkinson’s Disease

Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre revealed Tuesday at a hearing on federal welfare reform that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Favre, 54, spoke before the House Ways and Means Committee in Washington. The one-time Super Bowl champion and … Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on September 24, 2024

Psilocybin Reduces Eating Disorder Symptoms

Psilocybin could help people suffering from a mental health problem that can lead to eating disorders, a new study suggests.Psilocybin, the active chemical in “magic” mushrooms, significantly reduced symptoms in people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), researchers… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on September 24, 2024