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Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Even as young adults move to rural areas in greater numbers, fewer doctors are choosing to practice there. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #healthcare @urochestersmd.bsky.social @urochester.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/heal...

In Rural America: More Patients, Fewer Doctors

Fewer family doctors are choosing to practice in rural areas even as rural populations are growing. Some ideas and programs designed to help.

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December 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Silent #heartdisease can still cause a #heartattack. Push for imaging tests if you think something is wrong. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #plaque #atherosclerosis #IcahnSchoolofMedicine #MountSinaiHealthSystem www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/hear...

Heart Problems Hiding in Plain Sight

Calculations to determine patients’ risk of heart problems often miss those at lower risk until too late. Imaging may be more accurate.

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December 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Carnosic acid, an antioxidant in rosemary, may help wounds heal without scarring. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/new_... #carnosicacid #rosemary #skin #wounds #scarring #newtreatments

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November 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Don't suffer in silence. Effective treatments are available for menopausal symptoms. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #menopause #womenshealth @mayoclinic.org @menopausesociety.bsky.social @acog.org www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/wome...

Managing Menopause

Concerns about hormone replacement have meant that women don't seek treatment for their symptoms. Speak up. Effective relief is available.

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November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Listen to your internal #bodyclock. Staying in tune with your natural #circadianrhythms is important for good health. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. #obesity #diabetes #heartdisease @americanheart.bsky.social #NorthwesternUniversity www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/hear...

Stay Tuned to Your Body's Clock for Better Health

Disrupting the body’s circadian rhythms can interfere with your health, leading to heart problems, obesity and diabetes. The AHA offers tips for staying in sync.

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November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Self-affirmations can help people reach goals like quitting smoking. They also improve feelings of general well-being. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/emot.... #selfaffirmations #wellbeing #emotionalhealth #UniversityofHongKong @ox.ac.uk

The Uplifting Power of Self-Affirmations

Taking time to affirm what matters to you can derail anxiety and negative thoughts. It also gives well-being a long-lasting boost.

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November 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

AI may soon help scientists develop targeted antibiotics without the nasty GI side effects. A recent one for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social #AI #artificialintelligence #antiobitics #Crohnsdisease #IBD #IBS www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/infe...

AI-Assisted Drug Discovery

AI could save researchers millions of dollars and lots of time as they search for drugs to curb diseases like IBS that are marked by antibiotic resistance.

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October 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Getting your steps in can reduce your risk of heart disease and death, even you, fellow weekend warriors! My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social! #stepcount #aging #heartdisease #mortality @brighamandwomens.bsky.social @harvard.edu www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/exer...

Take Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease

Getting just 4,000 steps in two or three times a week can help seniors reduce heart disease and mortality risk, even weekend warriors.

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October 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Vaccines offer protection against HPV. But don't rely on others to get vaxxed so you don't get infected. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social #HPV #vaccines #vaccination #IndianaUniversity #humanpapillomavirus @einsteinmededu.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids...

Human Papilloma Virus, a Cause of Cervical Cancer, Sidelined by a Vaccine

HPV vaccines protect the vaccinated as well as those unable to get the shot. But don’t rely on others to protect you; it's not a free ride.

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October 16, 2025 at 12:42 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Cannabis may have antiinflammatory properties and help relieve nausea, but it may also cause type 2 diabetes. #type2diabetes #diabetes #cannabis @bmchealthsystem.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/diab...

A Cannabis - Type 2 Diabetes Connection

Long-term cannabis users have higher rates of type 2 diabetes. Do edibles change that risk?

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October 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Soccer headers can be dangerous. Move the ball with your feet. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/spor... #CTE #soccer #sportsinjuries #headinjuries @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @cuimcmedicinedept.bsky.social @einsteinmededu.bsky.social

You May Want to Keep Your Head Out of the Game

Call it soccer or call it football, heading the ball is associated with brain changes that can lead to cognitive deficits later on -- even among amateur players.

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September 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Acupuncture may be a safe alternative to meds for relief of chronic low back pain. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/pain... #ChineseMedicine #OrientalMedicine #pain #guasha @kaiser-permanente.bsky.social

Acupuncture Shows Promise for Low Back Pain

Acupuncture can give older adults a safe effective option for chronic lower back pain relief -- and its benefits often last quite a while.

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September 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Wash your produce or buy organic if you can to avoid exposure to #pesticides like #chlorpyrifos. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social #womenshealth #kidshealth #prenatalcare @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social #USC #ChildrenshospitalLA

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Prenatal Exposure to Agricultural Pesticides Lasts a Lifetime

Pesticides used on crops cross the placenta to affect fetuses. They are linked to autism, brain damage and behavioral problems that last a lifetime.

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September 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Its #backtoschool season. The #KidsMentalHealthFoundation has a few tips to help kids cope with new school year anxiety. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids... #schoolavoidance #bullyingawareness #schoolanxiety #kids @nationwidekids.bsky.social

When Back-to-School Jitters Turn into School Avoidance

Wanting to avoid school because of anxiety is common, but letting kids stay home won't ease their concerns. Help them address their fears instead.

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August 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Get vaccinated people. Especially if you have had cancer. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/canc... #cancer #vaccines #influenza #flu #COVID19 @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social @cuanschutz.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org

Respiratory Viruses Can Reawaken Dormant Breast and Other Cancer Cells

Inflammation from flu and COVID viruses can reactivate dormant breast and other cancer cells, leading to a recurrence. Stay vaccinated.

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August 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

What you think of your boss may reflect how you see the world. My latest for @thedoctoreditor.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/beha... #behavior #competitiveworldview #collaborativeworldview @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @columbiabusiness.bsky.social

Follow the Leader -- Or Not

Do you see the world of work as a competitive game or a cooperative endeavor? Your view is likely to affect how you view an aggressive boss.

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August 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Younger men are at greater risk than older men for this certain type of cancer. My latest for #TheDoctorWillSeeYouNow. #testicularcancer #menshealth @osuwexmed.bsky.social www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/men/...

The Cancer Risk Many Young Guys Aren't Aware Of

Testicular cancer is a greater threat to men under 40 than older men, yet too few young men know this. It's highly curable if caught early.

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June 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Know your #cholesterol #bloodsugar and #bloodpressure. It may save your life. My latest for #TheDoctorWillSeeYouNow. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/hear... #heartdisease @harvard.edu @hsph.harvard.edu

Know Your Numbers

Do you know your blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar numbers? Many adults don't, but this ups your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

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June 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Tweens and teens. Step away from the skincare aisle! Most girls' skincare routines are too extensive and may do more harm than good. My latest for #TheDoctorWillSeeYouNow. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids... #teens #tweens #skin #kids

Questionable Skin Care Tips on TikTok and YouTube

Online videos offer teens and tweens skin care advice. But a dermatologist finds that what's recommended is often not necessary or safe.

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June 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

SSRI antidepressants could be repurposed to treat cancer or improve the efficacy of cancer treatment. My latest for #TheDoctorWillSeeYouNow. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/canc... #cancer #cancertreatment #antidepressants #UCLA #UCLAMedicine

Antidepressants Boost Cancer Treatments

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, long used as antidepressants, appear to help fight cancer by stimulating immune cell response.

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June 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

@kristengbaldwin.bsky.social

This is happening!!!

June 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

Carb quality counts! My latest for #TheDoctorWillSeeYouNow!

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Be a Carb Connoisseur

Choosing high-quality, unrefined carbohydrates and dietary fiber makes for a healthier old age. Go for fruits, veggies and whole grains.

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June 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Charlotte LoBuono

@clobuono.bsky.social

The excerpt in @newyorker.com from my friend @lauriestories.bsky.social's upcoming book, The Aviator and the Showman. The book comes out on July 15. It looks fascinating! I can't wait to read it! www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...