by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Apr 9, 2024 | Medical Articles, Medical News
How exercise might help prevent DNA damage, age-related vascular issues Share on PinterestMouse study looks at how exercise might help prevent age-related cardiovascular problems. Image credit: Mauro Grigollo/Stocksy. DNA damage is one of the driving forces...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Mar 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
2023 in medicine: Artificial sweeteners, colon cancer, and male birth control 2023 has witnessed no shortage of medical firsts and breakthroughs but has also seen many alarming headlines. What were some of these intriguing studies and worrying trends? Our editors...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Mar 6, 2024 | Blog, Medical
Could a simple blood test eventually diagnose Alzheimer’s? Share on PinterestA simple blood test, may in the future, help diagnose Alzheimer’s early. Image credit: Oleksii Syrotkin/Stocksy. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and the number...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Feb 14, 2024 | Medical Articles, Medical News
How a new stool test may help reduce colorectal cancer deaths Share on PinterestResearchers 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...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Jan 31, 2024 | Medical, Medical Articles, Medical News, Nutrition
Avoiding wheat could lessen inflammation and alleviate MS symptoms Scientists believe multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack the nerve cells and cause inflammation, leading to a range of symptoms, including muscle weakness, fatigue,...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Jan 17, 2024 | Medical Articles
Massive number of plastic particles found in bottled water. Are they harmful to health? According to a new study, bottled water contains hundreds of thousands of tiny plastic nanoparticles. With the health effects of ingested plastics remaining unclear but...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Jan 4, 2024 | Medical News
Why binge drinking is more dangerous for your liver than daily alcohol consumption Researchers say drinking a lot of alcohol at one time is more unhealthy for your liver than daily consumption of alcohol. VICTOR TORRES/Stocksy Researchers say binge drinking combined...
by Dorota Matusewicz, MD | Dec 11, 2023 | Blog, Medical, Medical Articles
What different types of headaches are there? Migraine Tension-type Cluster Exertional Hypnic Medication-overuse Sinus Caffeine-related Head injury Menstrual Hangover Speaking with a doctor Summary There are many different types and causes of headaches. Some of the...
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 14, 2023 | Medical Articles, Medical News
Stress vs. anxiety: How to tell the difference Difference Symptoms How to tell Treatment Can one turn into the other? When to see a doctor Summary Stress and anxiety have similar symptoms. However, stress tends to be short term and in response to a recognizable...
