Prejudice against obese people, black holes and Alzheimer's!

Stéphanie Couillard
14 February 2019

Montreal, Thursday, February 14, 2019 - Health professionals' prejudice against obese people, mysterious black holes and Alzheimer's prevention are all hot topics covered by Québec Science in its March issue, on newsstands today.

Are obese people well cared for?

Prejudice against obese people undermines the quality of healthcare they receive. An end to fat jokes would be a matter of public health. Read the preview >>>

Bringing black holes out of the shadows

The first portrait of a black hole is about to be published. More than a technical feat, this photograph should help scientists understand these cosmic objects that defy the laws of physics. Read article preview >>>

Alzheimer's: prevention is no cure

For the time being, there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. But it is possible to put it off, argues Dr Philippe Amouyel, a specialist in age-related diseases and their prevention. Read the interview preview >>>

 

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Stéphanie Couillard
Media Relations Consultant
Vélo Québec Éditions, Québec Science
Tel.: 514 521-8356, ext. 358
Cell. : 514 942-0743
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