by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Sep 1, 2020 | Medical, Medical News
Medically reviewed by Deborah Weatherspoon, Ph.D., R.N., CRNA — Written by Alex Bell on August 31, 2020 Weighted blankets apply pressure on the body to relieve stress. The weight of the blanket can depend on a variety of factors and individual preferences. According...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Aug 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Written by Tim Newman on August 26, 2020 — Fact checked by Hannah Flynn, MS A recent review and meta-analysis asks whether honey is an effective treatment for a cough and other symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. Overall, the authors conclude, honey is...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Aug 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Written by James Kingsland on August 18, 2020 — Fact checked by Rita Ponce, Ph.D. at www.medicalnewstoday.com With age, the human immune system becomes less effective at tackling infections and less responsive to vaccinations. At the same time, the aging immune system...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Aug 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Medically reviewed by Alana Biggers, M.D., MPH — Written by Kathleen Davis, FNP on August 2, 2020 What is HPV?Does it go away?SymptomsWhen do symptoms appear?TransmissionTreatmentComplicationsPreventionPregnancySeeing a doctorSummary The human papillomavirus (HPV) is...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Jul 14, 2020 | Home, Medical, Medical News
Written by Robby Berman on July 13, 2020 — Fact checked by Mary Cooke, Ph.D. A study looks at the negative impact of stereotyping on personal motivation. New research examines the effect of racial stigmatization on the brain. It may be that the United States is...