Fibromyalgia

Why do some still believe that fibromyalgia is a psychosomatic illness?

18 Jun 2021 • 4 Likes • 4 comments

Fibromyalgia affects around 2% of the UK population. In more than 80% of cases, fibromyalgia affects women aged between 30 and 50 years old. It is a condition that combines persistent muscle and...

World Blood Donor Day: What is the history of blood transfusion and donation?

14 Jun 2021 • 1 comment

Celebrated on 14 June each year, World Blood Donor Day is a day organised by the World Health Organization and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to raise awareness...

Castleman disease

Castleman disease: The CDCN's unique approach to accelerate research

9 Jun 2021

The Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN) is an international organisation dedicated to the accelerating research and treatment development for Castleman disease (CD). The goal of this...

Rheumatoid arthritis

How does rheumatoid arthritis progress and how is it treated?

8 Jun 2021 • 1 Like • 3 comments

According to the NHS, rheumatoid arthritis affects more than 400,000 people in the UK. Rheumatoid arthritis is a severe chronic inflammatory disease that affects the joints. The joints are gradually...

Women’s health: What are the “unknown” side effects of birth control pills?

4 Jun 2021

Since its introduction on the NHS in 1961, the oral birth control pill has been touted as one of the “best” solutions for women in taking control of their reproductive health. Beyond their...

World No Tobacco Day: What is tobacco and how does it affect our health?

2 Jun 2021 • 1 comment

World No Tobacco Day has been organized and held on May 31st each year since 1987 by the World Health Organization (WHO).According to the WHO, in 2020, tobacco was the main cause of death and...

COVID-19: Everything you need to know about the virus and the different variants!

1 Jun 2021 • 1 comment

To shed some light on this complex subject, we thought we would share an article with you on COVID-19 and its different variants. What is a variant? How are the COVID-19 variants different from each...

Cancer

International Day of Action for Women's Health: What are the warning signs of gynaecological cancer?

28 May 2021 • 1 comment

For International Day of Action for Women's Health on May 28th, we wanted to shine a light on cancers affecting women.What are these cancers? What are their symptoms?Read our article to learn more!...

COVID-19: Everything you need to know about the different vaccines and innovative therapies!

22 May 2021 • 1 Like • 9 comments

In these difficult times, we wanted to share an article about COVID-19, its vaccines and the different therapies currently being studied. How do the COVID-19 vaccines work? How are the various...

Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis

The 7 most common misconceptions about psoriasis

20 May 2021 • 2 Likes

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition affecting around 2% of the population in the UK. This pathology is characterised by the appearance of thick patches of skin that come off in the form of...

When sore muscles mean trouble: Signs that your muscle pain could be something more serious

19 May 2021 • 4 comments

We all are familiar with that feeling of muscle soreness - be it after a long day of chores or an intense session at the gym. While muscle pain is often a sign of growing or over-worked muscles, it...

Arterial hypertension

World Hypertension Day: Treatments and dietary requirements

17 May 2021 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

On the occasion of World Hypertension Day 2021 on 17 May, we thought we would share a brief article about this pathology. Hypertension represents the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular...