Broken heart syndrome: How complications affect death risk

by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Nov 9, 2018 | Blog, Medical, Medical News, Uncategorized

Published Thursday 8 November 2018 By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio New research finds that people who develop cardiogenic shock as a complication of broken heart syndrome have an increased risk of death, both in the short-term and in later years....

Depression: Three new subtypes identified

by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, Medical, Medical News

Published Friday 2 November 2018 By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Jasmin Collier A new study now published in the journal Scientific Reports has identified three new subtypes of depression. The findings help explain why some types of depression do not respond well to...

Can fermented dairy shield you against heart disease?

by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Nov 2, 2018 | Blog, Medical News, Nutrition

Published Thursday 1 November 2018 By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey Many experts have debated the effect of dairy on cardiovascular health. A recent study in Finland has shown that consuming a particular type of dairy, namely fermented dairy, may actually...

What’s the link between cold weather and the common cold?

by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Oct 24, 2018 | Blog, Medical, Medical News

Last reviewed Tue 23 October 2018 By Jamie Eske published at www.medicalnewstoday.com Reviewed by Alana Biggers, MD, MPH Rhinoviruses and the common cold Cold weather and viruses Cold weather and the immune system Prevention Takeaway Many people associate cold weather...

How do you lose belly fat?

by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Oct 15, 2018 | Blog, Medical, Medical News, Nutrition

By Bethany Cadman Reviewed by Nancy Moyer, MD Why is belly fat dangerous? Causes How to lose belly fat Takeaway There are many reasons why people gain belly fat, including poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress. Improving nutrition, increasing activity, reducing...

The probiotic that kills antibiotic-resistant bacteria

by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Oct 15, 2018 | Blog, Medical, Medical News, Nutrition

Published Thursday 11 October 2018 By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Infection with the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus can cause many health problems, including sepsis. Certain strains of this bacterium are resistant to antibiotics, so they are...