Depression and other mental health issues reduce the number of productivity-adjusted life years (PALYs) more than musculoskeletal diseases or cardiovascular diseases, according to a recent joint study by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Social Insurance Institution (Kela), and Monash University in Australia.
Novel molecular signaling pathway found to play a crucial role in maintaining the skin barrier
Our skin–the body’s largest organ–provides the first line of defense against infections and many other threats to our health.
August 9, 2024