People breathing contaminated air over the course of years are at greater risk of developing numerous diseases. This is thought to be due to highly reactive components in particulate matter, which affect biological processes in the body. However, researchers have now shown that precisely these components disappear within hours and that previous measurements therefore completely […]

Certain stages of sleep – deep sleep and dream sleep – appear to contribute to brain health in ways that affect risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.People who get less deep sleep or dream sleep have smaller volumes in critical brain regions, researchers reported… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. What’s Up With Our Wheat? Great article (“How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America’s Food Supply,” March 10). Another topic that needs more research is the fact […]