Priya Kumar

Image Credit: Freepik Can you imagine not feeling comfortable in your own skin? For most, it may refer to their sense of self, but for nearly 230 million people worldwide living with Atopic Dermatitis (AD), that is the reality. What is Atopic Dermatitis or Eczema? Atopic Dermatitis, is the most common type of eczema known today. The word "Atopic" refers to the predisposition to respond to immunologically diverse allergens and the word "Dermatitis" refers to inflamed skin. Therefore, eczema...

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...