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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Classical Music May Help With Blood Pressure Control
New research shows that predictable music patterns synchronize with blood pressure, potentially offering a drug-free approach to cardiovascular health.
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Mediterranean Diet May Shield Those at Highest Risk for Dementia
Simple eating habits could offer powerful protection for the brain.
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Sense of Smell Can Be Enhanced With Radio Wave Brain Stimulation
Radio waves may restore smell, offering hope for COVID-19 and age-related smell loss.
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Ketamine Prescriptions Surge 500 Percent Despite Little Evidence for Chronic Pain
New research raises doubts about ketamine’s role in chronic pain treatment–and its safety.
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A Lab Mistake Could Save Millions From Laser Eye Surgery
Researchers discovered a gentler, cut-free way to reshape the cornea—and it might change eye care forever.
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Spinal Cord’s Role in Urination Mapped, Opening Door to Incontinence Treatments
Real-time spinal monitoring reveals how the nervous system helps regulate bladder function.
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Common Artificial Sweetener May Reduce Cancer Treatment Effectiveness
Sucralose may interfere with immunotherapy success, according to new research.
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Your Heart May Be a Decade Older Than You Are—Here’s How to Find Out
A new study found that most U.S. adults have hearts several years older than their actual age, sometimes more than 10 years older.
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Lupus Often Improves With Age, Scientists Find Out Why
Understanding why lupus often becomes less severe with age may hold promise for its treatment.
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Chikungunya: What It Is, Risk to US, and How to Prevent It
More than 7,000 chikungunya cases have been reported in Guangdong as the CDC advises enhanced precautions for American travelers.
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Classical Music May Help With Blood Pressure Control
New research shows that predictable music patterns synchronize with blood pressure, potentially offering a drug-free approach to cardiovascular health.
|
Mediterranean Diet May Shield Those at Highest Risk for Dementia
Simple eating habits could offer powerful protection for the brain.
|
Sense of Smell Can Be Enhanced With Radio Wave Brain Stimulation
Radio waves may restore smell, offering hope for COVID-19 and age-related smell loss.
|
Ketamine Prescriptions Surge 500 Percent Despite Little Evidence for Chronic Pain
New research raises doubts about ketamine’s role in chronic pain treatment–and its safety.
|
A Lab Mistake Could Save Millions From Laser Eye Surgery
Researchers discovered a gentler, cut-free way to reshape the cornea—and it might change eye care forever.
|
Spinal Cord’s Role in Urination Mapped, Opening Door to Incontinence Treatments
Real-time spinal monitoring reveals how the nervous system helps regulate bladder function.
|
Common Artificial Sweetener May Reduce Cancer Treatment Effectiveness
Sucralose may interfere with immunotherapy success, according to new research.
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Your Heart May Be a Decade Older Than You Are—Here’s How to Find Out
A new study found that most U.S. adults have hearts several years older than their actual age, sometimes more than 10 years older.
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Lupus Often Improves With Age, Scientists Find Out Why
Understanding why lupus often becomes less severe with age may hold promise for its treatment.
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Chikungunya: What It Is, Risk to US, and How to Prevent It
More than 7,000 chikungunya cases have been reported in Guangdong as the CDC advises enhanced precautions for American travelers.
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