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Saline nasal drops reduce the duration of the common cold in young children by two days

Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children by two days, according to a new study. They can also reduce the onward transmission of colds to family members. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on September 6, 2024

Natural probiotic discovered in newborns microbiomes

In the largest genomic analysis of UK infant microbiomes to date, researchers have uncovered a type of bacterium that helps digest breast milk and protects a baby’s gut from pathogens. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where […]

Published on September 6, 2024

Nighttime Light Exposure May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk

People who live in areas with more nighttime light pollution could be at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly those in middle age, a new study says. Nightly light pollution is more strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease in people 65 and older than other known… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on September 6, 2024