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Charlotte LoBuono
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#healthjournalist The Doctor Will See You Now, Arkansas Minority Health Commission, BioSpace, New Scientist, NYU School of Continuing and professional Studies

#journalism grad. #photographer. Instagram: @clobuono
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HRT can relieve menopausal symptoms, but it has limits. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #HRT #WomensHealth #menopause #VCU @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/wome...
The Upside and Downside of Hormone Replacement Therapy
HRT can ease menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats and offers some benefits for the heart. It's not without risks though.
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September 22, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Socializing keeps seniors' brain engaged and nimble. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/agin... #aging #dementia #alzheimersdisease @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social
Seniors, Socializing Is Good for Your Brain
Taking part in social activities stimulates areas of the brain related to memory and executive functioning and slows cognitive decline.
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September 14, 2026 at 5:38 PM
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The amino acid arginine may have big health benefits. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #aminoacids #arginine #COVID19 #coloncancer #nutrition @rockefeller.edu www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/nutr...
The Amino Acid that Could Help the Body Fight Cancer and Viral Infections
Arginine appears to help the immune system destroy cancerous or infected cells. It is readily available in many high-protein foods.
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August 20, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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GLP-1 RAs like Wegovy help people lose weight,. They may also help people curb their drinking. @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social #addiction #alcohol #GLP1RAs #semiglutide #alcoholusedisorder

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A Popular Weight-Loss Drug May Also Curb Alcohol Use
In addition to reducing your desire for food, the GLP-1 RA drug, semaglutide, known as Wegovy, appears to also cut the craving for alcohol.
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August 13, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Helping kids lose weight should be a family affair. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids... #kids #obesity #childhoodobesity @lsu.bsky.social @penningtonbiomed.bsky.social
Overweight Kids Do Better with a Family Plan
Getting the family on board with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise can make it easier for kids to lose weight and keep it off.
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August 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Coffee Break! The AHA says the caffeine in 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day may be good for your heart. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #caffeine #coffee #heartdisease @ucsfhealth.bsky.social @americanheart.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/diet...
New Guidance on Caffeine
The American Heart Association says the caffeine equivalent to 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day offers heart benefits. Energy drinks, not so much.
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August 7, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Prostate cancer is nothing to worry about when it is GG1, a precancerous condition. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #menshealth #prostatecancer #GG1 #Gleason6prostatecancer @mskcancercenter.bsky.social @dgsomucla.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/canc...
The Prostate Cancer That Isn't
Doctors are obligated to call it cancer, but GG1 is a precancerous condition. For most men, active surveillance is safer than treatment.
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July 22, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Ultraprocessed foods can lead to less volume in the parts of kids' brain that cause behavioral problems later on. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #behavior #nutrition #kids #braindevelopment #childrenshospitalLA www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids...
Kids' Brains Shrink with Ultraprocessed Foods
Ultraprocessed food consumption has been linked to a loss of brain volume. Regions involved with motivation and emotion were affected.
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July 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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College students need to get some ZZZs at night to get As in class the next day. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #sleep #collegelife #youngadults #teens #TempleUniversity www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/slee...
Students Need to Aim for an A in Sleep
Sleep is as important to academic success as hitting the books. Here are some of the ways students can get the ZZZs they need to get As.
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July 9, 2026 at 3:51 PM
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If you have been diagnosed with heart disease, wearables like Fitbits and smartphone apps can help you get moving again. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/hear... @pennstateuniv.bsky.social #CVD #heartdisease #physicalactivity
Heart Problems? Activity Trackers and Fitness Apps Can Help You Recover
Digital tools can inspire people to exercise after a heart disease diagnosis, helping them track their progress and set safe goals.
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July 7, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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@kristengbaldwin.bsky.social Happy Fourth! Hope you guys are having fun and keeping cool!!!🆒
July 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Stay hydrated this summer kids. Just skip the sugar-sweetened drinks. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #kids #hydration #hypertension #SSBs #sugarsweetenedbeverages @utoronto.ca www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids...
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Lead to High Blood Pressure in Kids
Hypertension is rising among the young and can lead to heart problems. Fruit juices also contribute. To stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.
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July 2, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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When it comes to kids' brain development, the effect socioeconomic status has on sleep quality and stress levels is important. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social #kids #braindevelopment #learning #washingtonuniversityinstlouis www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids...
What Developing Brains Really Need
Kids’ brain functions are more dependent on family economics and where they live than their IQ. Sleep and stress have a big role to play.
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June 25, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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Parents can help their children succeed in math, even if it means seeing them struggle to solve a problem. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. @illinois1867.bsky.social @uofilsystem.bsky.social #kids #math #education #learning www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids...
The Right Kind of Parental Help for More Math Success
Parents motivate kids learning math by letting them try to work out problems themselves, even if they struggle. The process matters.
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June 22, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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There is a more accurate measure of you risk for obesity-related conditions than BMI. All you need is a tape measure. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #obesity #clinicalobesity #BMI @keck.usc.edu @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/diet...
A Better Measure of Obesity
Clinical obesity may be more accurate than BMI to measure a person's risk of obesity-related conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
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June 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Scientists mined existing data for more proof vaccines work. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social #vaccines #kids #pediatrics #influenza #naturalexperiment #MassachusettsGeneralHospital #MGH @harvardmed.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids...
What Parents Need to Know about Pediatric Flu Vaccines
Kids suffer when they get the flu. Parents suffer, too. Childhood flu vaccines do a good job of preventing infection a Harvard study shows.
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June 12, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Parents of kids with ASD may have heard of leucovorin. But more studies need to be done to see if can help ALL children with ASD. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social #autism #pediatrics @ucsdhealthsci.bsky.social @ucsdmedschool.bsky.social

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Why Parents of Children with Autism Are Asking About Leucovorin
More parents are wondering if leucovorin could improve communication skills in kids with ASD. But it appears to only help some children.
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June 2, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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We all regret things, but feelings of regret change as we age. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #aging #regret #emotionalhealth @cornelluniversity.bsky.social @weillcornell.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/emot...
Regrets? We All Have a Few
Regrets about something we have done -- and things we wish we had done -- change as we age. How we feel about our regrets changes, too.
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May 26, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Medicaid expansion is not just good for your mental and physical health, it is good for your financial health, too. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/heal... #Medicaid #MedicaidExpansion #healthinsurance @umich.edu
Medicaid's Benefits Go Beyond Physical Health
Medicaid expansion plans relieve much of the long-term burden of unpaid medical debt. They also improve recipients' credit scores.
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May 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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There may not be as much hope in soap as you think. Antimicrobial compounds in soaps, sprays and hand sanitizers are, for the most part, unnecessary. A recent one for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #publichealth #biocides #antimicrobials @utoronto.ca

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Antibacterial and Antimicrobial Compounds Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance
Antibacterial compounds set the stage for antibiotic resistance which can lead to infections. Two drugstore items will do the trick.
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May 5, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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We all do it. But late-night snacking is bad for your gut. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/gast... #guthealth #gastroenterology #chronobiology #diet #NewYorkMedicalCollege
Timing Is Everything When It Comes to Gut Health
Late night snacking can reduce the types of good bacteria in your gut and disrupt bowel function -- especially when you're stressed.
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May 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Attention Parents: Tweens with too much screen time face a greater risk of mental health and behavioral issues than those with less. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids... #tweens #kids #adolescents #adolescence. #UCSF @ucsfhealth.bsky.social
You're Right to Worry about Kids' Screen Time
Tweens who spend too much time online or playing video games run the risk of mental health and behavioral problems. You need a family plan.
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February 23, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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People with depression are more resilient than they thin k. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #depression #mentalhealth #psychology #psychiatry #strength #resilience @stanforduniversity.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/depr...
Recognizing the Strength of People Dealing with Depression
Acknowledging the challenges those with depression face on a daily basis can boost their confidence and help them achieve their goals.
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February 20, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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The caffeine in coffee and tea may help fight dementia. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #aging #oldage #brainhealth #caffeine #dementia @hsph.harvard.edu @harvard.edu #coffee #tea www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/agin...
Caffeine Helps the Brain Stay Nimble
Coffee and tea can be important tools for reducing dementia risk. Shoot for about two to three cups a day. Be aware: Decaf doesn't do it.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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Middle-aged Americans are overwhelmed juggling work, kids & caring for elderly parents. Their European peers do better. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/emot... @arizonastateuni.bsky.social #childcare #healthcare #lifesatisfaction #sandwichgeneration
For Many Americans, Midlife is a Crisis
Middle-aged Americans are less satisfied than peers in Europe. Affordable health and child care and support for aging parents would help.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:19 PM