For years, medicine has tried to eliminate stigma. Now, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is bringing back the language personal ...

Dental "shame" is a key reason why some people don't seek help for oral health issues, according to a study. The negative emotion can lead to avoiding getting treatment for serious dental issues, ...

In stigmatized illnesses such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), shame and other negative self-conscious emotions are associated with suboptimal engagement in health care via stress and avoidance ...