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.
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Gardening and Farming May Improve Mental Health, Self-Worth: Study
Green social prescribing programs that connect people with nature activities reduce anxiety and increase happiness comparable to other therapies.
Placebos Work for Some Psychiatric Conditions, but Not Others, Study Finds
New research shows depression and ADHD have lower placebo study dropout rates than schizophrenia and panic disorder.
Our Cells Can Hear Sound, With Potential for Medicine
Sound may prevent the formation of new fat cells.
Rise in Childhood Thyroid Cancer Linked to Artificial Light and Air Pollution
The incidence of pediatric thyroid cancer has increased in recent decades, with a significant uptick after 2006.
Brown Rice Contains Higher Arsenic Levels, But Experts Say It’s Still Safe
While high arsenic levels don’t present a major health risk for American adults, children under 5 years old could be at risk.
Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Psychosis, Elevated Dopamine Activity in Specific Brain Regions
Scientists have found a potential mechanism connecting cannabis use to psychosis risk: elevated dopamine levels in key brain regions.
Smell Deficits Linked to Increased Mortality Risk in Older Adults
The risk comes particularly from neurodegenerative and respiratory diseases.
ADHD Drugs Linked to Blood Pressure, Heart Rate Increases
Experts discuss comprehensive treatment approaches, including both medication and behavioral interventions.
Strength Training and Yoga Reduce Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
However, yoga showed some additional benefits for mood and mobility.
Heavy Alcohol Use Linked to Brain Damage and Earlier Death
Even moderate drinking increases the risk of brain vascular damage by 60 percent.
