Category: Health Crisis
The BCG a Tuberculosis Vaccine Boosts Immune Cells and Reduces Risk of Other Infections
According to a new study published in Cell Host & Microbe, a vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) that has been around for about a century can offer protection against other …
Relationship Between Obesity, Ghrelin and Growth Hormones
Metabolic syndrome is an increasingly common disorder in developed countries, as an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise result in a large number of obese people. Obesity leads to …
New Study Shows How Glucocorticoid Levels Influence Who Develops PTSD
Despite advances in therapy, PTSD treatment often falls short, leaving many struggling. A new study suggests the answer might lie in our body’s stress hormones, potentially explaining why only …The Mental Health Cost of Endless Reskilling: Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, and Suicide Risk in a Profit-Driven Economy
Key Takeaways In a profit-driven economy, skills are not permanent assets — they rise and fall as firms pursue efficiency and maximize returns, forcing workers into repeated cycles of …Beyond Transplants: How RNF41’s Discovery Could Revolutionize Liver Fibrosis Treatment and Eliminate the Need for Organ Replacement
The liver is the center of complex metabolic processes in the body. As a result, under healthy conditions, the liver is constantly exposed to diverse proteins, substances, or chemicals …
As War with Gaza and Iran Escalates, 19-Year Study Warns of Another Surge in Benzodiazepine Use—and a Growing Psychological Toll in Israel
Key Takeaways Benzodiazepine use in Israel has historically spiked during times of war, and it’s likely rising again during the current Gaza and Iran conflicts. A 19-year study shows …
Depression, Anxiety and Poverty Rates Likely to Increase Dramatically as AI Replaces Jobs and Makes Skills Obsolete
In most economies, people trade their time, skills, or knowledge in exchange for income and purpose. But with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), many workers now face a …
Obesity: Definition, Causes, and Pathophysiology
What is obesity? Obesity is a complex disease that is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. …