According to the WHO, 39% of adults worldwide are overweight and 13% are obese, making overweight and obesity the fifth leading cause of death worldwide (along with diabetes, cancer and concomitant heart problems) [1] Understanding weight gain Weight gain and metabolism Weight gain is a [...].

    What is acne? Acne is a common dermatological condition characterized by the appearance of red pimples, blackheads and cysts; in severe cases, it can take the form of pustules. The areas most often affected are the face, neck and sometimes the chest and back. Acne is a skin condition that [...]

    What is Crohn's disease? Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It mainly affects the colon and small intestine, but unlike ulcerative colitis (an autoimmune disease), the inflammation can extend from the mouth to the anus. Symptoms Symptoms consist of severe abdominal [...].

    What is eczema? Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. It is non-contagious. Depending on the cause of the eczema, several forms can be distinguished: Forms of eczema Atopic eczema: this is the most common form of eczema, affecting 20% of children in industrialized countries. It is often genetic in origin [...].

What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia or fibromyalgia syndrome [1] is a poorly recognized rheumatic disease that is complicated to treat. More common in middle-aged women (onset between 20 and 50), fibromyalgia is characterized by intense joint and muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, [...].

    Depression in a nutshell A widespread illness that affects women twice as much as men. Depression is a mental illness characterized by, among other things, morbid thoughts, sadness, eating and sleeping disorders, loss of pleasure and interest, low self-esteem and marked anxiety. [...]