As the days get shorter, many people succumb to winter blues ─ feeling fatigued, sleepy, or depressed. But while some sadness is normal, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) says that 5% of U.S. adults deal with something more serious: seasonal affective disorder… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Scientists have unlocked the genetic basis underlying the remarkable variation in body size observed in song sparrows, one of North America’s most familiar and beloved songbirds. This discovery also provides insights into this species’ capacity to adapt to the challenges of climate change. The study used genomic sequencing to successfully pinpoint eight genetic variants, or […]

Many people with Type 2 diabetes also struggle with depression, and this combination can lead to premature death, researchers say. “More than 35 million Americans have diabetes, and more than 95 million have prediabetes, making diabetes one of the leading causes of death in… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]