Monica Therese Cating-Cabral, MD

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PHYSICIANS must remain open to questioning what they know, learning from new evidence and changing their decisions when necessary. True strength lies in putting their patients’ well-being above personal pride.

When medical advice changes

Why changing one’s mind in light of better evidence is good medicine

13 November 20261 MIN READ

HALLOWEEN treats are best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Trick or treat: Does sugar really cause diabetes?

When the Halloween candy comes out, there is no need to turn a little sweetness into a scare story.

30 October 20261 MIN READ

BRISK walking is a simple weight-bearing exercise that helps support bone strength, muscle function and balance.

The window we should not miss

As I welcome another birthday, I am reminded that caring for our future selves involves decisions made today.

17 October 20261 MIN READ

WHILE growth is visible in height and strength, important changes are also happening inside the skeleton.

Before the bones grow old

Genes strongly influence bone strength, but lifestyle matters. We cannot change inherited genes, but we can help create conditions in which bones grow well.

3 October 20261 MIN READ

LIVING life on the edge of the monitor at the ICU.

Whose wishes are we honoring?

Sometimes uncertainty can be met with a time-limited trial: Use intensive treatment for an agreed period, define what improvement would look like, then…

19 September 20261 MIN READ

CYCLING is an aerobic exercise that can complement a weight-management program by improving fitness and endurance.

Losing weight without losing strength

5 September 20263 MIN READ

FREQUENT bruising may warrant medical evaluation.

Cortisol is not the culprit

Cortisol is neither the villain behind every unwanted kilogram nor is it an imaginary concern.

21 August 20261 MIN READ

Technology continues to change the practice of medicine, but empathy and trust remain essential parts of the doctor-patient relationship.

Learning to click: Making peace with electronic medical records

Many physicians describe EMRs as one of the greatest contributors to administrative burden and burnout. What was designed to improve healthcare can sometimes…

8 August 20261 MIN READ

Regular diabetes testing can help identify blood sugar problems early and support better health decisions.

When ‘I feel fine’ is not enough

Modern diabetes care is not only about lowering sugar; it also protects the heart, kidneys, eyes and overall quality of life.

25 July 20261 MIN READ

Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

The disease that never happened

Prediabetes is not a declaration that diabetes will definitely happen. It is a signal.

10 July 20261 MIN READ