COPD
Emphysema

Emphysema: Everything you need to know!

27 Sep 2024 • 3 Likes

Shortness of breath during everyday activities, such as walking or climbing stairs, or a lingering cough that just won’t go away, can be early signs of emphysema. This chronic lung disease damages...

Cancer

Sport and chemotherapy: what type of exercise during treatment?

23 Sep 2024

Chemotherapy is one of the treatments used to cure various types of cancer. Drugs used in chemotherapy can have a number of side-effects that make it difficult for patients to maintain regular...

Neuroendocrine tumour

Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs): everything there is to know!

22 Sep 2024 • 1 Like

Neuroendocrine tumour (NET) is a rare type of cancer. It develops in the neuroendocrine cells, which are found throughout the body. So what exactly is a NET? What are its causes and symptoms? How is...

Alzheimer's disease

What are the different stages of Alzheimer’s disease?

21 Sep 2024

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder primarily affecting memory, but it also impacts other cognitive functions such as language, reasoning, and learning. It progresses through...

Everything there is to know about generic drugs!

18 Sep 2024 • 1 Like

Although generic drugs are just as effective as ‘conventional’ medicines (known as reference medicines), people still mistrust them. So what exactly is a generic drug? What are the differences...

Acromegaly

Acromegaly: Everything there is to know!

17 Sep 2024

Acromegaly is a chronic condition caused by hypersecretion of the growth hormone GH. This hypersecretion can develop before or after puberty, bringing with it its own set of symptoms: an increase in...

Rheumatoid arthritis

What are the complications of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

9 Sep 2024 • 4 Likes

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a severe autoimmune inflammatory disease that primarily afflicts the joints. It impacts around 0.5% to 1% of the adult population worldwide.Once the disease manifests, it...

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's Disease: Is it possible to slow its progression?

31 Aug 2024 • 1 Like

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects movement. As the disease progresses, symptoms worsen, heavily impacting the quality of life. However, recent...

Chronic kidney disease

Suni Lee: How did she overcome kidney disease to shine at the Paris 2024 Olympics?

21 Aug 2024 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

Suni Lee, the celebrated Olympian gymnast, has recently made headlines not just for her remarkable athletic achievements, including winning a gold medal for the United States at the 2024 Paris...

Tai chi: How can it help chronic illness patients?

16 Aug 2024 • 10 Likes • 1 comment

In recent years, tai chi has garnered increasing attention as a holistic approach to health and wellness. Originating from ancient China, this mind-body practice combines slow, deliberate movements...

The benefits of vacation for our physical and mental health

12 Aug 2024 • 3 Likes

Vacation plays an invaluable role in maintaining our physical and mental balance. It gives us the opportunity to recharge our batteries, strengthen our social ties and reduce stress levels. So in...

What causes nightmares and night terrors in adults?

9 Aug 2024 • 2 Likes

Have you ever woken up in a cold sweat, heart racing, from a nightmare that felt all too real? Or has someone told you about your nighttime thrashing and screams, episodes you can't even remember?Nigh...