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 | 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...
