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
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.
Gum Disease Bacteria Carry Heart Risks, May Trigger Atrial Fibrillation
Japanese researchers have found direct evidence that oral bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause changes to heart tissue.
Obesity in Teens Linked to Enlarged Brain Regions Associated With Memory and Emotion
Experts warn that these structural changes could have long-term implications for cognitive development.
Living Near Golf Courses May Double Parkinson’s Risk, Study Finds
A golf course lawn may be beautiful, but the chemicals used to keep it that way may present serious risks for those living nearby.
Teenagers With Mental Health Disorders Spend an Extra Hour on Social Media
Teens with mental health conditions are more vulnerable to the negative effects of social media, a new study finds.
Girls’ Diets May Affect the Timing of Their First Period
Girls with anti-inflammatory diets may start menstruation later, potentially reducing risks of diabetes, obesity, and breast cancer in adulthood.
Exposure to Common Chemical in Plastics Tied to Heart Disease Deaths
Daily exposure to phthalates from plastics can be reduced through simple personal choices.
Different Dietary Proteins Alter the Gut Microbiome Environment
They may potentially affect digestive health and the gut-brain connection.
Cannabis Use Disorder Associated With Higher Colon Cancer Mortality Risks
Experts call for more research as small sample size limits definitive conclusions.
