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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Beetroot Juice Reduces Blood Pressure in People Over 60
Changes in oral bacteria may help older adults get more heart health benefits from nitrate-rich foods.
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Lidocaine Deaths Nearly Triple Over Past Decade
Once considered safe, the common anesthetic is now linked to a rise in fatal poisonings across outpatient and home settings.
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Study Finds Elevated Liver Enzymes in Healthy Adults Using CBD
Just because CBD is readily available over-the-counter doesn’t mean it’s safe, according to one doctor.
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1 in 4 Nonantibiotic Drugs Linked to Disrupted Gut Health
Common medications may make it easier for harmful bacteria to take hold, especially in older or vulnerable patients.
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Diabetes Drug May Double the Risk of Diabetic Eye Disease in People Already at Risk
A recent real-world study tracked vision outcomes before and after patients began tirzepatide treatment.
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Chemotherapy Alters DNA, Accelerates Aging in Healthy Cells
Recent research shows that chemotherapy can leave behind changes in healthy cells that may affect a person’s health years after treatment.
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Cannabis Users Face Up to 5-Fold Higher Risk of Benign Mouth Tumors
Benign cancerous growths in the salivary glands, while not life-threatening, can cause discomfort, swelling, and in some cases, functional problems.
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Gut Bacteria Could Help Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ From Body
Cambridge researchers discover gut bacteria that can absorb up to 75 percent of PFAS.
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Vitamin C May Reactivate Genes for Skin Renewal, Prevent Thinning Skin
Vitamin C may help rejuvenate aging skin by switching on dormant genes involved in cell renewal, research shows.
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Low-Fiber Diets Linked to Much Higher Risk of Heart Plaque, Study Finds
A recent 24,000-person study shows how diet affects heart disease risk.
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Beetroot Juice Reduces Blood Pressure in People Over 60
Changes in oral bacteria may help older adults get more heart health benefits from nitrate-rich foods.
|
Lidocaine Deaths Nearly Triple Over Past Decade
Once considered safe, the common anesthetic is now linked to a rise in fatal poisonings across outpatient and home settings.
|
Study Finds Elevated Liver Enzymes in Healthy Adults Using CBD
Just because CBD is readily available over-the-counter doesn’t mean it’s safe, according to one doctor.
|
1 in 4 Nonantibiotic Drugs Linked to Disrupted Gut Health
Common medications may make it easier for harmful bacteria to take hold, especially in older or vulnerable patients.
|
Diabetes Drug May Double the Risk of Diabetic Eye Disease in People Already at Risk
A recent real-world study tracked vision outcomes before and after patients began tirzepatide treatment.
|
Chemotherapy Alters DNA, Accelerates Aging in Healthy Cells
Recent research shows that chemotherapy can leave behind changes in healthy cells that may affect a person’s health years after treatment.
|
Cannabis Users Face Up to 5-Fold Higher Risk of Benign Mouth Tumors
Benign cancerous growths in the salivary glands, while not life-threatening, can cause discomfort, swelling, and in some cases, functional problems.
|
Gut Bacteria Could Help Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ From Body
Cambridge researchers discover gut bacteria that can absorb up to 75 percent of PFAS.
|
Vitamin C May Reactivate Genes for Skin Renewal, Prevent Thinning Skin
Vitamin C may help rejuvenate aging skin by switching on dormant genes involved in cell renewal, research shows.
|
Low-Fiber Diets Linked to Much Higher Risk of Heart Plaque, Study Finds
A recent 24,000-person study shows how diet affects heart disease risk.
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