by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Dec 11, 2019 | Medical, Medical News
Written by Maria Cohut, Ph.D. on December 10, 2019 – Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Companies in the United States that had been selling products derived from umbilical cord blood — usually involving stem cells — without approval from the Food and Drug...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Nov 20, 2019 | Home, Medical, Medical News
You may think you know how old your dog is — how their age translates into human years, roughly. But do you, really? Some researchers think that we have been calculating dogs’ ages wrong this whole time. In a new study paper, they explain why. New research...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Nov 15, 2019 | Home, Medical, Medical News
After uncovering a key mechanism that could explain how e-cigarettes harm the lungs, brain, and cardiovascular system, a team of researchers now calls for much stricter regulation of these electronic devices. More researchers are pressing for even tighter regulation...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Nov 11, 2019 | Medical News, Nutrition
NutritionBenefitsRisksTakeaway If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. The avocado is the fatty fruit of the avocado tree, scientifically known as Persea americana. It is native to Mexico and Central...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Nov 11, 2019 | Medical News, Nutrition
A fat molecule found only in avocados shows signs of strengthening insulin sensitivity, according to research in mice. Avocados contain a compound that could be a secret weapon against type 2 diabetes. Avocados aren’t merely a tasty addition to a diet — they...