Mauricio Wajngarten, MD

Opinion

What Should You Do When a Patient Asks for a PSA Test?

Author:: Mauricio Wajngarten, MD

Publish date: October 11, 2024

Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in males, but the Brazilian Ministry of Health recommends against population-based screening for...

News

Which Medications Can Cause Edema?

Author:: Mauricio Wajngarten, MD

Publish date: August 21, 2024

Nitrates, calclium channel blockers, neuropathic pain medications, and others can lead to edema.

Opinion

Lessons from the longest study on happiness

Author:: Mauricio Wajngarten, MD

Publish date: July 17, 2023

To some surprise, researchers determined that good relationships were the most significant predictor of health and happiness during aging.

Opinion

Is there hope in the fight against aging?

Author:: Mauricio Wajngarten, MD

Publish date: December 20, 2022

Mechanisms underlying biological aging contribute to the vulnerability of older adults.

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Chronic stress accelerates aging: Epigenetic evidence

Author:: Mauricio Wajngarten, MD

Publish date: February 4, 2022

The greater the psychologic resilience, the more likely the individual is to live a long and healthy life.