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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Key Facts About TrumpRx Drug Discounts
So far, TrumpRx only includes the branded versions of medications, offering no generic options.
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Your Body Clocks Could Predict Dementia Decades Later
Disruptions in the body’s circadian rhythms may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to a study.
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How a Bad Night’s Sleep Affects the Brain’s Cleaning System
A lack of sleep doesn’t just make you tired–it changes how your brain works while you’re awake.
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The Cancer Killing More Young Americans Than Any Other–and Why Screening Isn’t Catching It
Colorectal cancer has risen from fifth place in the 1990s despite overall cancer deaths declining 44 percent.
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Stiff Colon Tissue Linked to Rising Cancer Cases in Young Adults
Colon cancer cases in people under 50 have surged.
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Social Media Fasting for a Week Reduces Depression by 25 Percent
The most depressed young adults saw the biggest gains from a social media break.
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Your Gut Bacteria Determine Whether Healthy Foods Actually Help You
Scientists mapped 775 plant nutrients and discovered that the gut bacteria’s ability to convert them varies dramatically from person to person.
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7 in 10 Cancer Patients Now Survive 5 Years, New Report Finds
New data reveal dramatic progress but warn that challenges remain for younger patients.
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Key Facts About TrumpRx Drug Discounts
So far, TrumpRx only includes the branded versions of medications, offering no generic options.
|
Your Body Clocks Could Predict Dementia Decades Later
Disruptions in the body’s circadian rhythms may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to a study.
|
How a Bad Night’s Sleep Affects the Brain’s Cleaning System
A lack of sleep doesn’t just make you tired–it changes how your brain works while you’re awake.
|
The Cancer Killing More Young Americans Than Any Other–and Why Screening Isn’t Catching It
Colorectal cancer has risen from fifth place in the 1990s despite overall cancer deaths declining 44 percent.
|
Stiff Colon Tissue Linked to Rising Cancer Cases in Young Adults
Colon cancer cases in people under 50 have surged.
|
Social Media Fasting for a Week Reduces Depression by 25 Percent
The most depressed young adults saw the biggest gains from a social media break.
|
Your Gut Bacteria Determine Whether Healthy Foods Actually Help You
Scientists mapped 775 plant nutrients and discovered that the gut bacteria’s ability to convert them varies dramatically from person to person.
|
7 in 10 Cancer Patients Now Survive 5 Years, New Report Finds
New data reveal dramatic progress but warn that challenges remain for younger patients.
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