Overweight & Obesity

Popularity of weight loss drugs soars, but weight stigma persists

Weight loss has always been a hot topic in the media, and now, with the rise in popularity of a class of drugs that induce weight loss, it's more controversial than ever. These drugs, including Ozempic, which is approved ...

Neuroscience

Research links low education and income to severe epilepsy

Statistically, people with low educational attainment and income who have epilepsy suffer more than others from the condition. Not only are they hospitalized with epilepsy more often than others, but they also have less access ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Depression following a stroke found to impact 1/3 of survivors

According the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, depression is a common experience for stroke survivors. A scientific statement from the Association indicates that about one-third of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

WHO urges investment in neglected tropical diseases

The World Health Organization on Monday called for greater investment in combating neglected tropical diseases, which left more than 1.6 billion people, often in least-developed countries, requiring treatment in 2021.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID long-haulers face stigma: Study

High levels of stigma experienced by some COVID long-haulers are associated with more intense symptoms, reduced physical function and loss of employment due to disability, according to newly published research in eClinicalMedicine.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Palm e-tattoo can tell when you're stressed out

Our palms tell us a lot about our emotional state, tending to get wet when people are excited or nervous. This reaction is used to measure emotional stress and help people with mental health issues, but the devices to do ...

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