As psychiatry, which uses medical and biological methods to treat mental disorders, has largely overtaken psychotherapy, which relies on non-biological approaches such
Day: June 28, 2022
Boot camp for the immune system: How immune cells learn to discern friend from foe
The human immune system is a nearly perfect defense mechanism. It protects the body from disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and other
COVID-19 fattens up our body’s cells to fuel its viral takeover
The virus that causes COVID-19 undertakes a massive takeover of the body’s fat-processing system, creating cellular storehouses of fat that
Pollution linked to 10% of cancer cases in Europe: report
Pollution is linked to more than 10 percent of cancer cases in Europe, a report by the European Environment Agency
Cold temps may help to combat obesity and related metabolic diseases by reducing inflammation, researchers find
More than 40 percent of American adults have obesity, a complex condition that can increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular
Researchers show how the liver can control the brain and behavior
A new Yale study has found that the liver plays a major role in regulating feeding behavior in mice, a
How to get a vaccine against monkeypox in the US: Who should get one?
An outbreak of monkeypox has grown over the last two months with more than 4,100 confirmed cases worldwide. Monkeypox cases
Light during sleep for older adults is linked to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure
In a sample of older men and women ages 63 to 84, those who were exposed to any amount of
What do you know about headaches?
June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about headaches. Headache is
How does diabetes affect the heart?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 42 and recently was diagnosed with diabetes. My doctor said I could manage the condition