Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disease which affects about 1 to 2% of the world’s population and in 22 to 33% of cases begins in childhood. Despite its unknown etiology
The placebo effect has been the object of several studies that seek to understand its effectiveness in enhancing the treatment of multiple disorders. Regarding the set of factors t
Recent discoveries in the area of neuroscience have indicated that the human reward system is modulated by the consumption of foods, in particular those high in sugar and fat. The
The Brazilian Association of Plastic Surgery demonstrates that there was a considerable number of plastic surgeries, both aesthetic and restorative in recent years. The amount of i
The ketogenic diet is based on the consumption of fats. In this are allowed unsaturated fatty acids (dried fruits, seeds, avocado, tofu and olive oil), however it is emphasized hig
Polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS affects about 11 to 18% of women of reproductive age worldwide. In this sense, this syndrome mainly affects overweight and obese women, being charac
Bariatric surgery is one of the safest and most effective methods to combat obesity, especially in individuals in a state of grade II and III obesity. However, before the procedure
Circadian rhythm, also known as biological clock, is an endogenous regulator responsible for the logistics of physiological and behavioral activities, so that it allows organisms t
Obesity is a prevalent health problem in the modern world, that is, it has reached epidemic proportions in the last five decades. Obesity is a multifactorial disease that has a var
Over the years, the increased prevalence of obesity and related metabolic diseases has also reflected an increase in dietary interventions that restrict energy intake in order to p
