HIV/AIDS

HIV: What are the different blood tests available?

26 Jul 2021

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is responsible for the destruction of immune system cells. It infects certain lymphocytes (immune cells), diverting the cellular machinery towards the...

Mindfulness: How can it benefit our health?

24 Jul 2021 • 1 Like • 3 comments

Stress seems to have become a facet of our daily lives. In fact, studies have found that in 2018 almost 75% of UK adults felt so stressed they were overwhelmed or unable to cope. In a constant...

Steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs): We explain it all!

21 Jul 2021 • 3 Likes

Anti-inflammatories are, as their name indicates, used to fight against inflammation. Inflammation is the body's natural reaction against injury and infection. Inflammation can be infectious,...

HIV/AIDS

Everything you need to know about HIV treatments, PrEP and viral load!

19 Jul 2021

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) destroys the immune defences of affected patients. As a result, in the final phase of the condition, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), patients often...

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis: Everything you need to know!

16 Jul 2021 • 1 Like

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is responsible for pain and stiffness of the spine and large joints (hips, shoulders, etc.). Approximately 220,000 adults are affected by AS in the UK (1 in 200 of the...

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: Does diet have an impact on MS? Carenity members share their opinions!

13 Jul 2021 • 2 Likes

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system. In the majority of cases, MS progresses slowly and its progression depends, among other...

Endometriosis

What are the most commonly prescribed medications for endometriosis?

7 Jul 2021

Endometriosis is a widespread gynaecological condition that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. The complexity of this disease, in terms of both pathophysiological and treatment, makes it a...

Sun cream: Everything you need to know!

6 Jul 2021 • 3 Likes • 4 comments

With the summer holidays approaching, many of us will choose to have some fun in the sun! While spending time outdoors it's important to remember to protect your skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays...

Eye diseases

Ophthalmologist, optometrist, optician: What is the difference and which is the best choice for your eyes?

29 Jun 2021

If you’ve ever sought out care for your eyes, you may have noticed that a number of different eye specialists exist. Making the right choice of a professional to consult is essential to your vision...

Endometriosis

Endometriosis and pregnancy: What is the outlook for affected women?

16 Jun 2021

Endometriosis is a little-known gynaecological condition that affects one in ten women. The main complication of this condition is infertility, which affects 30 to 40% of women living with...

Skin cancer

Skin cancer: How to protect your skin?

13 Jun 2021

There are several different types of skin cancer. One well-known and serious is melanoma, which is the most dangerous because it can metastasise. Another type is non-melanoma skin cancer which...

COPD

COPD: Can diet play a role in living better with the disease?

3 Jun 2021

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a condition characterised by bronchial obstruction, cough and chronic sputum. COPD is an insidious disease, with symptoms that only really appear once...