How to Get the Media’s Attention on Diabetes Talking to mainstream media about diabetes seems to be one of the biggest mysteries of life, does it not? When a big news story hits, we're often faced with one perpetuated myth after another. For example, recent headlines screamed that the CDC is......
Multitasking hunger neurons also control compulsive behaviors In the absence of food, neurons that normally control appetite initiate complex, repetitive behaviors seen in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and anorexia nervosa, according to a new study by......
Demi Lovato Speaks Up About Living with Bipolar Disorder The singer shares how she felt when she was finally diagnosed, and what life is like in recovery. <!--paging_filter-->Demi Lovato has never been shy about sharing her personal story. Back in 2011, the now-22-year-old entered rehab, where she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after years of struggling with bulimia, cutting, and drug addiction. Now, the singer of hit songs such as “Heart Attack” and “Skyscraper” is the spokesperson for a new campaign called Be Vocal: Speak Up for Mental Health. The initiative focuses on encouraging people with mental illness to speak up, as well as for others to raise...