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
Common Gout Drug May Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
A widely used gout medication may offer added protection when paired with standard heart treatments.
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Vomiting Syndrome Linked to Cannabis Use Increased Sevenfold
The symptoms can be extreme and, at their worst, have been dubbed “scromiting,” or screaming in pain while vomiting.
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Black Cumin May Lower Cholesterol and Blood Lipids, Study Suggests
Experts warn that results are preliminary and the spice isn’t a stand-alone solution.
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Microplastics Found in Human Bones May Accelerate Aging and Weaken Skeleton
As the incidence of fractures is projected to rise by 32 percent by 2050, scientists warn microplastics may be the culprit.
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Current Heart Attack Guidelines Miss Nearly Half of At-Risk Patients, Study Finds
Doctors should be screening for plaque—not just risk factors—according to new research.
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1 in 3 People Live With Chronic Headaches, Study Finds
Pain medication overuse fuels global headache disorders, according to new research.
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Top Foods and Supplements to Ease Constipation
Recently published research highlights the foods and supplements that actually help ease constipation.
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The Shape of Your Glutes Could Indicate Early Diabetes Risk
MRI mapping shows that sex-specific muscle patterns may be associated with metabolic disease.
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Mediterranean Diet May Trump Current Recommendations for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Many IBS patients struggle to follow the current recommendation of a complicated low-FODMAP diet.
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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.
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Common Gout Drug May Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
A widely used gout medication may offer added protection when paired with standard heart treatments.
|
Vomiting Syndrome Linked to Cannabis Use Increased Sevenfold
The symptoms can be extreme and, at their worst, have been dubbed “scromiting,” or screaming in pain while vomiting.
|
Black Cumin May Lower Cholesterol and Blood Lipids, Study Suggests
Experts warn that results are preliminary and the spice isn’t a stand-alone solution.
|
Microplastics Found in Human Bones May Accelerate Aging and Weaken Skeleton
As the incidence of fractures is projected to rise by 32 percent by 2050, scientists warn microplastics may be the culprit.
|
Current Heart Attack Guidelines Miss Nearly Half of At-Risk Patients, Study Finds
Doctors should be screening for plaque—not just risk factors—according to new research.
|
1 in 3 People Live With Chronic Headaches, Study Finds
Pain medication overuse fuels global headache disorders, according to new research.
|
Top Foods and Supplements to Ease Constipation
Recently published research highlights the foods and supplements that actually help ease constipation.
|
The Shape of Your Glutes Could Indicate Early Diabetes Risk
MRI mapping shows that sex-specific muscle patterns may be associated with metabolic disease.
|
Mediterranean Diet May Trump Current Recommendations for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Many IBS patients struggle to follow the current recommendation of a complicated low-FODMAP diet.
|
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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