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Blood Test Measures ALS Risk From Toxin Exposure

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS, is debilitating and has no cure. Now, researchers at the University of Michigan have developed an environmental risk score that will allow them to assess a person’s risk for developing ALS, as well as their survival after… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on November 1, 2023

When That Supposedly Free Annual Physical Generates a Bill

Imagine you’re at a restaurant and you order a delicious burger. Everything seems fine, until your side of fries arrives with an unexpected extra charge. That’s exactly what happened to Christine Rogers during her supposedly free annual wellness visit. She filled out a routine mental health questionnaire and honestly answered questions about depression and her […]

Published on October 30, 2023

Virtual meetings tire people because we’re doing them wrong

Just like driving on a long, straight highway with no sights to see, virtual meetings can make us feel sleepy due to mental underload and boredom. While we previously thought that our fatigue was caused by mental overload, new research suggests otherwise. It turns out that our brains are craving stimulation and novelty during virtual […]

Published on October 30, 2023