The arts may play an important role in scientific creativity by fostering inspiration, collaboration, focus, and resilience. While the connection is difficult to measure, artistic pursuits can encourage new ways of thinking, problem-solving, and innovation in scientific research.
Author Archives: Ishita Luther
Unrealistic expectations of pregnancy and parenthood can create feelings of guilt, isolation, and failure. Challenging these myths and embracing honest conversations helps parents navigate the realities of raising a child with greater confidence and support.
Affecting approximately one in 40 people, body dysmorphic disorder can distort how individuals perceive their appearance, causing intense preoccupation with flaws that are often invisible to others. Research suggests that both psychological and neurological factors contribute to the condition.
Anxiety is not always harmful; it can help people recognize risks, make thoughtful decisions, and adapt to uncertainty. Understanding its potential benefits may lead to healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges.
For many people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the first response is self-blame. But emerging research shows that diabetes risk is shaped by much more than individual choices. As scientists and health-care providers rethink how the disease develops, they are uncovering the powerful roles of race, income, community and access to care—and what it will take to close the gap.