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
Your Beer May Contain ‘Forever Chemicals’
Your favorite beer likely contains the same contaminants as the PFAS laced municipal water used in its brewing process.
Sedentary Behavior After Heart Attack Increases Risk of Another
New research shows cardiac patients who sit more than 14 hours daily face double the risk of death.
Traffic Pollution May Be Stealing Your Sense of Smell
Recent study suggests that smell loss from pollution may signal brain risk.
Overlooked Chemicals in Food May Threaten Your Health
New research raises alarm over chemical migration from food packaging and processing equipment.
The Science-Backed Writing Exercises That Improve Mental Health
New research analyzing more than 50 years of studies shows which positive writing exercises work best for mental health.
Kids’ Breakfast Cereals Pack More Fat, Sodium, and Sugar Than a Decade Ago
A decade-long study reveals an alarming decline in the nutritional quality of children’s cereals.
Sport Supplement Ingredient Linked to Leukemia Growth in Animal Study
Recent research reveals that taurine may fuel leukemia progression by helping cancer cells metabolize glucose.
Lung Function Peaks Earlier Than Previously Believed, Study Finds
Large-scale data show men and women reach peak lung function at different ages, with decline starting sooner than expected.
Dairy Products May Help Stabilize Blood Sugar Better Than All-Plant Diet
A new trial found differences in blood sugar stability and metabolites, potentially explaining lower diabetes rates among dairy consumers.
Mindfulness Therapy Significantly Improves Treatment-Resistant Depression: Study
A new clinical trial shows mindfulness-based cognitive therapy improves symptoms in patients with depression that persists after standard treatment.
