Montreal, October 8, 2020 - A lump in your throat, a fever, aches and pains: who hasn't paid inordinate attention to their body since the start of the pandemic? For many, these worries are temporary, but for hypochondriacs, they're as distressing as they are permanent. Doctors and psychologists estimate that hypochondria affects between 6 and 13 % of the population. Their suffering is not imaginary. Can they cope? Read about it in the latest issue of Québec Science, on newsstands now.
On the feature side, the magazine presents innovations developed by Quebec students that have the potential to protect the environment, treat people better and even save lives. To bring their ideas to market, these young people have not hesitated to create their own companies. We present six inventions that promise to change the world.
Is donating your body to science still relevant in the 21st century?e century? Opinions differ, but one thing is certain: for these remains, there is life beyond death. Find out more in a report by Philippe Marois, this month in Québec Science.
