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What happens when a diet targets ultra-processed foods?

Because almost no existing programs focus specifically on reducing ultra-processed food (UPF) intake, researchers recently designed an intervention that included a variety of tactics to target the uniquely problematic aspects of UPFs. On average, participants successfully reduced their UPF intake by almost half. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on February 21, 2025

Your Dentist May Be Able to Detect Alzheimer’s

A new study published in PNAS Nexus found that our mouth microbiome can help identify early signs of cognitive decline. The researchers determined that specific kinds of oral bacteria are associated with cognitive impairment, specifically memory decline and Alzheimer’s… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on February 21, 2025

NIH Research Funding Cuts Go Before a Federal Judge

A court battle is set to resume Friday over the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research funding that many scientists say will endanger patients and delay new lifesaving discoveries. A federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily blocked the cuts from taking… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on February 21, 2025