George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
LATEST
A Busy Life Linked to Remission of ADHD Symptoms: Study
ADHD symptoms may experience periods of partial or full remission, particularly when people engage in demanding work or school activities.
Time in Nature Reduces Emotional Distress in Children, Study Finds
New research shows that just two hours per week in natural, green spaces can reduce emotional distress in children aged 10 to 12 with mental health challenges.
Sugar-Free Gum May Reduce Preterm Birth Rates: Study
A large-scale study in Africa found a 30 percent reduction in very-low-birth-weight babies born to pregnant women who chewed xylitol-sweetened gum.
Double Threat: Babesiosis and Lyme Disease Co-Infection Rates Climb
Experts recommend that people living in places where ticks are endemic do thorough skin examinations.
More Green Space Linked to Fewer Preventable Deaths
While the study could not prove causation, it suggests improving vulnerable communities’ access to green spaces could result in better health outcomes.
A Single Test Can Diagnose Nearly All Infections
A new genomic test detects multiple pathogens with a single analysis, showing potential for faster, more accurate disease diagnosis.
Sleep Problems Could Be Key Driver of Chronic Pain, Australian Study Shows
New research suggests poor sleep quality could be a key factor in developing chronic pain, affecting up to 90 percent of chronic pain patients.
Vitamin D Supplements Lower Blood Pressure in Older Adults With Obesity: Study
Higher doses don’t provide additional benefits, according to the new research.
Asthma May Affect Memory in Children, Study Finds
New research suggests the condition may have long-term consequences.
Fasting-Mimicking Diets Improved Kidney Function in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
A recent study, building upon previous research in animals, shows that the low-salt, fasting-mimicking diet may slow later-stage kidney disease progression.
