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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Your Doctor Might Be Able to Take You Off Diabetes Meds
Experts are cautiously optimistic but warn that the approach faces real-world limits.
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Hantavirus: A Rare yet Deadly Virus Strikes Cruise Ship—What to Watch Out For
Infectious disease experts break down hantavirus risks, symptoms, and how rare person-to-person transmission actually is.
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How Many Servings of Ultra Processed Foods You Eat Affects Heart Risk
Black Americans showed a more than double rate of risk increase compared with other populations included in a recent study.
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Study Links Phthalates to Preterm Births and Infant Deaths
Exposure to a widely used plastic chemical may be contributing to preterm births globally, raising concerns about its role in maternal and infant health.
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1 Minute of Familiar Nature Sounds Can Boost Your Mood
New research shows that listening to natural local birdsong can improve mood and reduce stress more effectively than recordings from distant places.
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Heart Attack Survivors May Safely Stop Beta-Blockers After 1 Year: Study
A major study found that stable heart attack survivors who stopped taking beta-blockers fared no worse than those who continued.
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The Type of Sitting That Protects Your Brain
New research from Sweden finds that replacing passive screen time with mentally stimulating activities such as reading or working may reduce dementia risk.
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Your Scrolling Habit Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure
More than six hours of daily screen time was linked to measurable heart health risks.
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4 Outdoor Activities for the Outdoor-Averse
From small gardens to movement routines, expert-backed ways to embrace the season
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Cooking Once a Week May Cut Dementia Risk by 70 Percent
Beginners benefit the most from cooking at home, according to a 6-year Japanese study of nearly 11,000 adults.
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Your Doctor Might Be Able to Take You Off Diabetes Meds
Experts are cautiously optimistic but warn that the approach faces real-world limits.
|
Hantavirus: A Rare yet Deadly Virus Strikes Cruise Ship—What to Watch Out For
Infectious disease experts break down hantavirus risks, symptoms, and how rare person-to-person transmission actually is.
|
How Many Servings of Ultra Processed Foods You Eat Affects Heart Risk
Black Americans showed a more than double rate of risk increase compared with other populations included in a recent study.
|
Study Links Phthalates to Preterm Births and Infant Deaths
Exposure to a widely used plastic chemical may be contributing to preterm births globally, raising concerns about its role in maternal and infant health.
|
1 Minute of Familiar Nature Sounds Can Boost Your Mood
New research shows that listening to natural local birdsong can improve mood and reduce stress more effectively than recordings from distant places.
|
Heart Attack Survivors May Safely Stop Beta-Blockers After 1 Year: Study
A major study found that stable heart attack survivors who stopped taking beta-blockers fared no worse than those who continued.
|
The Type of Sitting That Protects Your Brain
New research from Sweden finds that replacing passive screen time with mentally stimulating activities such as reading or working may reduce dementia risk.
|
Your Scrolling Habit Could Be Raising Your Blood Pressure
More than six hours of daily screen time was linked to measurable heart health risks.
|
4 Outdoor Activities for the Outdoor-Averse
From small gardens to movement routines, expert-backed ways to embrace the season
|
Cooking Once a Week May Cut Dementia Risk by 70 Percent
Beginners benefit the most from cooking at home, according to a 6-year Japanese study of nearly 11,000 adults.
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