Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis: How are they similar and different?

7 Mar 2022 • 10 Likes • 3 comments

There are more than 100 types of arthritis and related joint conditions. Two that you may have heard about the most are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). What are these two joint...

Arthritis
Chronic pain
Migraine

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): Everything there is to know!

3 Mar 2022 • 9 Likes • 2 comments

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a technique that uses mild electrical current to relieve pain. It consists of transmitting electrical impulses to the painful area via electrodes...

Endocrine disruptors: What is their impact on our health?

1 Mar 2022 • 10 Likes • 3 comments

The functioning of the human body depends on the work of different biological systems that consist of cells, tissues and organs, and which have one or more common functions; there are the...

"Scentimental": The power of fragrance on our mental health!

24 Feb 2022 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

Mental health is an essential component of our physical health. It corresponds to a state of well-being that depends on many factors such as living and working conditions, significant life events,...

COPD

Treating COPD with targeted lung denervation (TLD)

21 Feb 2022 • 7 Likes

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes, the main cause of which is smoking. However, it affects both smokers and non-smokers. In the UK,...

Multiple sclerosis

Epstein-Barr virus: Could it be the cause of multiple sclerosis?

19 Feb 2022 • 2 Likes

The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), already identified as the cause of mononucleosis, could also be responsible for the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to American researchers. But what...

What are the potential dangers of Tramadol?

17 Feb 2022 • 7 Likes • 1 comment

Tramadol is the most widely prescribed opioid in the UK. It is also the leading cause of countless hospitalisations due to opioid misuse, and the leading cause of accidental overdose, which in many...

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Everything there is to know!

15 Feb 2022 • 1 Like

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal disorder that results in ovarian dysfunction and can lead to pregnancy complications. It is a chronic condition that affects 5-10% of women. What are...

Epilepsy

Epilepsy: Everything you need to know!

14 Feb 2022 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

The word "epilepsy" comes from the Greek word "epilambanein" which means "to attack by surprise". Epilepsy is a chronic disease characterised by epileptic seizures. These seizures are the result of a...

Psychiatry

How to come off psychiatric medication safely?

12 Feb 2022 • 6 Likes

Mental health is an essential part of our well-being. The state of our mental health depends on many factors: socio-economic elements, different events of our lives, our environment, our lifestyle,...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)
Gestational diabetes

Diabetic foot: What are its causes and symptoms? How can it be prevented?

8 Feb 2022 • 7 Likes • 1 comment

Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or when the insulin produced is not used properly by the body. Diabetes is responsible for many complications,...

Night sweats: What causes them?

7 Feb 2022 • 15 Likes • 3 comments

Night sweats are characterised by excessive sweating at night during sleep. This symptom, which just as frequent in men as in women, can considerably alter one's quality of life. Indeed, waking up...