Author: General Practitioner
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Vitamin D, Immune System, Bone and Heart Health
The body can synthesize vitamin D through UVB rays that hit the skin when exposed to sunlight. This synthesis process causes the compound called 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin to become vitamin D3 by UVB rays. -
Omega-3, Heart Health and Longevity
Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that are necessary for the body and must be obtained through diet. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in foods such as fish oils, flaxseeds and walnuts. Omega-3... -
A New Cholesterol Marker in Cardiovascular Health: Apolipoprotein B
A New Cholesterol Marker in Cardiovascular Health: Apolipoprotein B Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. For this reason, ... -
Medication for Obesity: Ozempic (Semaglutide) Injection
Obesity is a chronic disease that has become a global problem1. Obesity is not just a problem related to the person's appearance; also insulin resistance, hypertension and high cholesterol ... -
Covid-19 and the Omicron Variant
With the recent emergence of the Omicron variant, new questions come to mind. How long will mutations continue? Will there be a constant mutation? What are the differences between these mutations? Vaccinations... -
Weight Problem, Insulin Resistance and Personalized Treatments
Especially in today's busy and stressful pace, we may not have the chance to consume healthy foods at every meal. In addition, when we consider the size of the ready-made food industry, it is more than healthy food... -
What is Nerve Blockage Treatment in Migraine?
Nerve blockade methods are a method used in migraine treatment, aiming to cure chronic migraineurs who are resistant to drug treatment and to reduce the amount of analgesics used. Nerve blockade method is an interventional... -
Genetically Inherited Cancer Syndromes
It is known that people with a family history of cancer are more prone to certain types of cancer. Since cancer is not a single type of disease, tests that need to be done routinely... -
What is COPD?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disorder that manifests itself as increasing shortness of breath due to inflammation in the airways. COPD is two separate... -
Is it the flu? Is it the common cold? Is it Covid-19?
You woke up in the morning. You are sneezing, coughing, have a slight fever and feel tired. Your muscles are weak, and you feel weak. Is your problem the flu or a cold? The Covid-19 pandemic...
