by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Jul 19, 2024 | Medical Articles
Semaglutide and very low-calorie diet may be best for type 2 diabetes control Combining a popular drug used for weight loss and as a diabetes treatment, combined with a form of calorie restriction may be a particularly effective way to manage type 2 diabetes. The...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Jun 27, 2024 | Medical Articles
Breast cancer: How to do a self-examination Early detection and treatment can increase the chance of surviving breast cancer. Knowing how to detect changes in the breast and spot the symptoms can play an essential role in treating the condition. Practicing monthly...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Jun 21, 2024 | Medical Articles
Types of anxiety and ways to overcome them Overcoming anxiety is a very personal journey, and what may work for one person may not work for another. Therapy, medication, natural remedies, and practicing coping strategies can all help a person overcome their anxiety....
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Mar 6, 2024 | Medical Articles
Could a simple blood test eventually diagnose Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and the number of people with the condition is increasing rapidly. Treatment is most effective if started in the early stages, so research is...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Feb 14, 2024 | Medical Articles, Medical News
How a new stool test may help reduce colorectal cancer deaths Researchers say a new stool test may reduce the number of people who need to have a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer. Charles Gullung/Getty Images Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Dec 1, 2023 | Medical, Medical News
Hydrogel system may reduce daily Ozempic or Wegovy use in type 2 diabetes Dealing with daily or weekly injections may become a thing of the past for people with diabetes if the results of a new study in rats are confirmed in human trials. The study describes a...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Nov 3, 2023 | Medical Articles
Are telomeres really the key to living longer, youthful lives? Telomeres — the “caps” on the end of chromosomes that protect the DNA from damage — have been associated with greater longevity. In theory, longer telomeres should allow a cell to divide more times and...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Oct 25, 2023 | Medical Articles, Medical News
New research suggests that eight simple lifestyle habits can have a significant, positive impact on one’s life expectancy. Raymond Forbes LLC/Stocksy Researchers find that people who adopt eight healthy lifestyle habits by middle age could live substantially longer....
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Oct 2, 2023 | Medical Articles
Maintaining a stable weight may be linked to exceptional longevity In a study on longevity in women, researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) examined the benefits of keeping a stable weight for older women. The scientists studied data from...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Apr 25, 2023 | Medical Articles, Medical News
Stress is a common aspect of life. It can seriously affect our health and well-being if not managed appropriately. April is Stress Awareness Month, which serves as a reminder to examine the various facets of stress and adopt effective strategies to mitigate its...
