Diagnosis: Human

Chronic Pain

Understanding of Chronic Itching Just Scratches the Surface

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on March 27, 2023

Chronic itching hurts emotionally as well as physically. New drug treatments offer hope—but addressing the social stigma of scratching is needed, too.

Chronic itching hurts emotionally as well as physically. New drug treatments offer hope—but addressing the social stigma of scratching is needed, too.

Education

Learning About Long COVID From Other "Invisible" Illnesses

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on February 1, 2023

Seeing is believing, which is a big problem for those living with the extreme fatigue of long COVID and other "invisible" conditions.

Seeing is believing, which is a big problem for those living with the extreme fatigue of long COVID and other "invisible" conditions.

Sexual Orientation

Monkeypox and the Dangers of "Stigma Power"

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on November 2, 2022

Monkeypox is on the rise. For some politicians, the opportunity to spread fear about infection can be a windfall.

Monkeypox is on the rise. For some politicians, the opportunity to spread fear about infection can be a windfall.

Embarrassment

Fails at Reducing Menstrual Stigma

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on July 25, 2022

We need to reduce menstrual stigma. But the policy efforts fall short. Stigma is why.

We need to reduce menstrual stigma. But the policy efforts fall short. Stigma is why.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Understanding the Choice Not to Mask

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on March 15, 2022

Refusing to mask isn't just personal; it's cultural. An anthropologist explains why.

Refusing to mask isn't just personal; it's cultural. An anthropologist explains why.

Stress

Weight Stigma and “Covesity”

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on May 30, 2021

Teasing about weight seems to impede efforts to eat healthy and exercise. A new study shows consistent results across six countries.

Teasing about weight seems to impede efforts to eat healthy and exercise. A new study shows consistent results across six countries.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The Complex Reasons Why Some Refuse to Wear a Mask

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on February 17, 2021

No mask, no problem? A new study reveals the thinking behind the refusal to wear a mask.

No mask, no problem? A new study reveals the thinking behind the refusal to wear a mask.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Food, Sharing, and Mental Health in the Pandemic

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on January 19, 2021

More evidence that kindness counts.

More evidence that kindness counts.

Forgiveness

Campus, COVID, and the Blame Game

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on August 21, 2020

What works for keeping college campuses safe? Not blaming students.

What works for keeping college campuses safe? Not blaming students.

Grief

Younger People and COVID Grief

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on July 11, 2020

A new study shows how millions will be affected.

A new study shows how millions will be affected.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

New Study Highlights COVID-19 Suicide Risk

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on June 27, 2020

New research points to four factors driving COVID-19 suicide risks, and suggests prevention strategies.

New research points to four factors driving COVID-19 suicide risks, and suggests prevention strategies.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

COVID-19 Is Harming Mental Health in Prisons

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on June 2, 2020

A new study points to ways the COVID-19 pandemic is harming the mental health of prisoners and those working in the prison system.

A new study points to ways the COVID-19 pandemic is harming the mental health of prisoners and those working in the prison system.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Test Your Coronavirus Bias

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on May 13, 2020

Have you got coronavirus bias? A new online psychological test can reveal it.

Have you got coronavirus bias? A new online psychological test can reveal it.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Call It COVID-19  

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on March 18, 2020

Why labels like “Chinese Virus” make it spread.

Why labels like “Chinese Virus” make it spread.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Surviving a Coronavirus, Only to Be Socially Shunned

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on March 11, 2020

What health workers and their families need to know about the social complications of coronavirus.

What health workers and their families need to know about the social complications of coronavirus.

Health

How to Spread Coronavirus

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on February 11, 2020

Scared of coronavirus? Don’t be. Right now, in the U.S., there’s actually more reason to be scared of the people who are afraid of coronavirus.

Scared of coronavirus? Don’t be. Right now, in the U.S., there’s actually more reason to be scared of the people who are afraid of coronavirus.

Body Image

Most Women Globally Are Dissatisfied with Their Breast Size

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on February 5, 2020

Most women globally are dissatisfied with their breast size, according to a new study that identifies a worrying trend.

Most women globally are dissatisfied with their breast size, according to a new study that identifies a worrying trend.

Self-Esteem

Is Your Weight-Loss Resolution Failing?

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on January 5, 2020

Having trouble with your New Year's weight resolution? New scientific findings suggest self-love could be a key to success.

Having trouble with your New Year's weight resolution? New scientific findings suggest self-love could be a key to success.

Appetite

Feeding Hunger, Feeding Stigma

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on December 21, 2019

Food banks can be stigmatizing and shame-inducing, but new research shows how we can make them better for everyone.

Food banks can be stigmatizing and shame-inducing, but new research shows how we can make them better for everyone.

Health

The Perils of Voluntourism

Alexandra Brewis and Amber Wutich Ph.D. on December 18, 2019

Thinking of volunteering on your next vacation? You may want to think again.

Thinking of volunteering on your next vacation? You may want to think again.