Ozempic is the brand name for the drug semaglutide which was developed by Novo Nordisk in 2012 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and […]
Author Archives: Giovanni Alesio
Studies: Negative Health Effects of Social Isolation
Humans are by nature gregarious. Deviating from this natural inclination, such as in the case of social isolation, can result in numerous negative mental and […]
Hedonic Adaptation Prevention Model: A Theory of Happiness
Everyone wants to be happy. But understanding what happiness really means can be tough. Common definitions describe happiness as a mental or emotional state of […]
Types of Pain: Classifications and By Mechanism
Pain is an uncomfortable and unpleasant sensation stemming from the activation of the nervous system and caused by intense or damaging stimuli. The International Association […]
Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor: The 11,000-Year-Old Dog Cancer
The canine transmissible venereal tumor is a rare type of cancer that affects dogs. Also referred to as canine transmissible venereal sarcoma, sticker tumors, or […]
Common Stressful Environments For Children
Exposure to stressful environments triggers high cortisol levels in children. Remember that stress is a normal biological response and that the body naturally produces and […]
Neuroscience: Link Between Gratitude And Happiness
English poet John Milton once said, “Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we […]
Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria: What You Need To Know
Emmy Award-winning actress Vicki Lawrence woke up one morning jaded with her condition. Her palms were covered with hives and the itchiness was unbearable. She […]
Effects of Chronic Stress on Sociability and Confidence: A Review
The behavioral effects of chronic stress make sense for the simplest reason that it has known negative effects on the mental health of affected individuals. […]
Cancer Vaccines: Immunotherapy and Cancer
Vaccination usually implies the use of an antigenic material to stimulate the immune system and develop adaptive immunity to a pathogen or infectious agents such […]
