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US Towns Debate Fluoride in Water

For about 50 years, adding cavity-preventing fluoride to drinking water was a popular public health measure in Yorktown, a leafy town north of New York City. But in September, the town’s supervisor used his emergency powers to stop the practice. The reason? A recent federal… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on November 21, 2024

Getting Fit May Prevent Dementia in Those at Risk

People whose genes put them at high risk for dementia may be able to fight Mother Nature and win, new research out of Sweden suggests. The weapon: Working out on a regular basis to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, also known as CRF. CRF is the capacity of the body’s… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on November 21, 2024

Study: Zepbound Improves Heart Failure Symptoms

A drug used to help patients lose weight and manage diabetes may also help those with heart failure, an international clinical trial shows.The test of tirzepatide, brand named Zepbound, included 731 patients with diastolic heart failure and obesity who were followed for two… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on November 21, 2024