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
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 1 trial shows promising results, with six of 12 patients experiencing tumor shrinkage and two achieving complete remission.
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Staying in Standard Time Could Prevent 300,000 Strokes Annually
The body’s circadian rhythms vary due to different levels of sunlight exposure. The key lies in the morning light.
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Fruit May Help Shield Lungs From Air Pollution
New study finds that eating more fruit could help keep your lungs healthier in polluted cities.
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Drinking More Than 1 Cup of Any Soda Daily Linked to Liver Disease: Study
Higher amounts of sugar-sweetened soda were associated with a 50 percent higher risk and artificially sweetened soda linked with a 60 percent higher risk.
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Vitamin D2 Supplements May Deplete More Effective Vitamin D3
Choosing the wrong type of vitamin D supplement may do more harm than good, researchers say.
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Common Drug Halves Recurrence of Colorectal Cancer
Taking low-dose aspirin daily may be beneficial to patients whose tumors have specific genetic mutations.
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Hormonal Contraceptives May Alter Women’s Fear Processing
The effects of contraceptives may persist even after discontinuation of use.
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Simple Hair Test Identifies Children at Highest Risk for Depression and Anxiety
Scientists have developed a simple test to spot mental health problems before they start.
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Raising Potassium Levels Helps Reduce Dangerous Heart Rhythms
A simple change in diet could significantly benefit heart patients.
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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.
|
New Cancer Treatment Shrank Tumors in Half of Patients in Small Clinical Trial
Small phase 1 trial shows promising results, with six of 12 patients experiencing tumor shrinkage and two achieving complete remission.
|
Staying in Standard Time Could Prevent 300,000 Strokes Annually
The body’s circadian rhythms vary due to different levels of sunlight exposure. The key lies in the morning light.
|
Fruit May Help Shield Lungs From Air Pollution
New study finds that eating more fruit could help keep your lungs healthier in polluted cities.
|
Drinking More Than 1 Cup of Any Soda Daily Linked to Liver Disease: Study
Higher amounts of sugar-sweetened soda were associated with a 50 percent higher risk and artificially sweetened soda linked with a 60 percent higher risk.
|
Vitamin D2 Supplements May Deplete More Effective Vitamin D3
Choosing the wrong type of vitamin D supplement may do more harm than good, researchers say.
|
Common Drug Halves Recurrence of Colorectal Cancer
Taking low-dose aspirin daily may be beneficial to patients whose tumors have specific genetic mutations.
|
Hormonal Contraceptives May Alter Women’s Fear Processing
The effects of contraceptives may persist even after discontinuation of use.
|
Simple Hair Test Identifies Children at Highest Risk for Depression and Anxiety
Scientists have developed a simple test to spot mental health problems before they start.
|
Raising Potassium Levels Helps Reduce Dangerous Heart Rhythms
A simple change in diet could significantly benefit heart patients.
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