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
Social Media Use Linked to Lower Reading and Memory Scores in Children
A recent study found that higher social media use in early adolescence was associated with lower performance in certain cognitive functions.
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Tea and Cocoa May Offset Health Risks of Excessive Sitting
Scientists have discovered a dietary defense against sedentary lifestyle risks.
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New Syndrome Affects 90 Percent of Americans—And You’ve Probably Never Heard of It
Experts warn that heart, kidney, and metabolic problems may be more connected–and widespread–than most people realize.
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What Your Hair Can Reveal About Your Health
Experts warn that testing is not yet standardized enough for reliable health screening.
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Treating Restless Legs Syndrome Reduces Parkinson’s Disease Risk
A recent study offers new insight into how restless legs syndrome and Parkinson’s disease may be linked.
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Why Going Gray Might Be Your Body’s Way of Fighting Cancer
Japanese researchers find that going gray may protect against melanoma.
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Fish Oil Nearly Halves Heart Attack Risk in Kidney Patients
A major clinical trial showed that treating three dialysis patients with fish oil may prevent one heart attack, stroke, or death.
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Early vs. Late Autism Diagnoses Linked to Different Genetic Profiles
New research of more than 45,000 people challenges the view of autism as a single condition.
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Any Amount of Alcohol Raises Dementia Risk: Study
A study of half a million people challenges the idea that light drinking protects the brain.
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New Cancer Treatment Shrank Tumors in Half of Patients in Small Clinical Trial
Small phase one trial shows promising results, with six of 12 patients experiencing tumor shrinkage and two achieving complete remission.
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Social Media Use Linked to Lower Reading and Memory Scores in Children
A recent study found that higher social media use in early adolescence was associated with lower performance in certain cognitive functions.
|
Tea and Cocoa May Offset Health Risks of Excessive Sitting
Scientists have discovered a dietary defense against sedentary lifestyle risks.
|
New Syndrome Affects 90 Percent of Americans—And You’ve Probably Never Heard of It
Experts warn that heart, kidney, and metabolic problems may be more connected–and widespread–than most people realize.
|
What Your Hair Can Reveal About Your Health
Experts warn that testing is not yet standardized enough for reliable health screening.
|
Treating Restless Legs Syndrome Reduces Parkinson’s Disease Risk
A recent study offers new insight into how restless legs syndrome and Parkinson’s disease may be linked.
|
Why Going Gray Might Be Your Body’s Way of Fighting Cancer
Japanese researchers find that going gray may protect against melanoma.
|
Fish Oil Nearly Halves Heart Attack Risk in Kidney Patients
A major clinical trial showed that treating three dialysis patients with fish oil may prevent one heart attack, stroke, or death.
|
Early vs. Late Autism Diagnoses Linked to Different Genetic Profiles
New research of more than 45,000 people challenges the view of autism as a single condition.
|
Any Amount of Alcohol Raises Dementia Risk: Study
A study of half a million people challenges the idea that light drinking protects the brain.
|
New Cancer Treatment Shrank Tumors in Half of Patients in Small Clinical Trial
Small phase one trial shows promising results, with six of 12 patients experiencing tumor shrinkage and two achieving complete remission.
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