Priya Kumar

Image credit: Freepik What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder of the central nervous system. It affects about 2-8% of the global population and appears to be more common in women than men. Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood as a psychosomatic condition with an inexplicable pathology within the medical community. Patients with fibromyalgia experience the following symptoms: Muscle stiffness Joint stiffness Insomnia Fatigue Anxiety and depression Cognitive dysfunction and...

Image credit: Freepik According to the World Health Organization, obesity is a chronic disease resulting from complex interactions of genetics, neurobiology, and environment. In the U.S. adult obesity rates have doubled in the past three decades from 19% in 1990 to more than 42% in 2022. Moreover, a new study estimates 47% of adults in the U.S. to be affected by obesity by 2035. Consequently, a search for a safe and effective treatment has been an ongoing pursuit. Semaglutide, one of the...

Image Credit: Freepik In the recent decade the onset of puberty in girls is occurring at an earlier age. The timing of of puberty is dependent on genetic and epigenetic factors. The early onset of puberty in girls has raised concerns about what the causes might be and what are the potential risks associated with it. Hormones and Puberty The trigger for the onset of puberty lies in the part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is a gland that releases hormones leading to...