Between promise and reality: can omega-7 improve metabolic health?

Apr 18, 2026 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

What are omega-7 fatty acids?Omega-7 fatty acids are a group of monounsaturated fats, with palmitoleic acid being the most studied. They are naturally found in foods such as macadamia nuts, sea...

Hemophilia

Hemophilia A and the fear of bleeding: living every day in a state of alert

Apr 17, 2026

What is hemophilia A?Hemophilia A is a rare genetic bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of factor VIII, a protein essential for stopping bleeding.It manifests as prolonged or spontaneous...

Bipolar disorder

When life shifts: understanding triggers in bipolar disorder

Apr 13, 2026

What is bipolar disorder?Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of depression and elevated mood (mania or hypomania).These fluctuations go beyond normal mood...

Parkinson's disease

When Treatment Changes Who You Are: A Little-Known Effect of Parkinson’s Disease

Apr 11, 2026

What are impulse control disorders?Behaviors that feel out of controlImpulse control disorders (ICDs) refer to a difficulty resisting urges or behaviors, even when they are perceived as excessive or...

Living a healthy life with a chronic illness: is that really possible?

Apr 7, 2026

A new definition of health Health as balanceToday, health is increasingly viewed as a state of balance among different dimensions: physical, mental, and social.A person can live with symptoms or...

Is too much animal protein bad for you?

Apr 4, 2026 • 2 Likes

Why are animal proteins so widely consumed today?Animal protein plays a central role in many diets. Meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products are often associated with muscle building, satiety, and a...

Lung cancer

Everyday air irritants and lung cancer: What can help at home and outdoors?

Apr 3, 2026

Why do everyday irritants feel harder to tolerate when you have lung cancer?Lung cancer can affect the lungs in different ways, depending on the type of cancer, where it is in the lung, and whether a...

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder and sex drive: How different mood phases affect desire and intimacy

Mar 30, 2026 • 1 Like

Understanding bipolar disorder and emotional fluctuationsBipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by significant shifts between depressive episodes and periods of elevated mood known as...

Psychiatry

Can AI chatbots truly replace therapy? Here’s the truth about their benefits, limits and risks.

Mar 27, 2026 • 1 Like

Why are mental health AI chatbots becoming so popular?Mental health chatbots are digital tools designed to simulate conversation. Some follow structured scripts, while others use more advanced...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH

MASH and genetics: Why are some people more at risk than others?

Mar 23, 2026

Understanding MASH: A metabolic liver diseaseMetabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), formerly known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is an advanced form of liver disease...

When the brain is overloaded: The hidden effects of emotional and cognitive multitasking

Mar 21, 2026 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

What is emotional and cognitive multitasking?In our modern daily lives, it has become common to handle multiple tasks at the same time. Replying to a message during a meeting, thinking about a...

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia: Why stability is about more than just preventing relapse

Mar 18, 2026

Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health condition that can affect how a person thinks, feels, and experiences reality. It may involve hallucinations, delusions, and difficulties with motivation,...