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‘Gamechanger’ drug for treating obesity cuts body weight by 20 percent

About one third (35 percent) of people who took a new drug for treating obesity lost more than one-fifth of their total body weight, according to a major global study. 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 February 11, 2021

Flurry of Bills Aim to Set Limits on Transgender Kids – And Their Doctors

Sam Edelman felt like a girl for as long as he could remember, his dad said. As Sam’s 18th birthday approached, and after years of researching hormone treatments, the high school senior scheduled an appointment with a doctor who treats transgender people. It was a big step for Sam, a musician, a runner, a snowboarder […]

Published on February 11, 2021

Why does love of bargain hunting run in families?

Headlines like ‘Black Friday Shoppers Trampled in New York’ and popular television shows such as ‘Extreme Couponing’ remind us how crazy consumers can get about retail sales promotions. This enthusiasm for getting bargains has been termed ‘deal proneness.’ Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on February 11, 2021