Epilepsy

8 myths and misconceptions about epilepsy

17 Nov 2022 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterised by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which results in epileptic seizures. There are different types of seizures, which is why there...

Gynecology Diseases

What is adenomyosis?

11 Nov 2022

Adenomyosis is often confused with endometriosis which is much more well-known.Adenomyosis is a benign gynaecological condition which does not compromise a woman's vital prognosis. However, it can be...

Graves-Basedow disease
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid dysfunction

Hyperthyroidism vs hypothyroidism: everything there is to know!

7 Nov 2022 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

Thyroid disease occurs when the thyroid gland at the base of the neck produces too much or not enough of the hormone thyroxine. There are several types of this condition, including hypothyroidism and...

Lyme disease

Lyme Disease: Everything you need to know!

4 Nov 2022 • 1 Like

Lyme Disease is one ‘bullseye’ you want to avoid. This bacterial infection starts slowly but has the potential to wreak havoc if not taken appropriately care of.  But what is this disease? How does...

Medicines that are at risk of misuse and dependence

8 Oct 2022 • 12 Likes • 5 comments

Medication is an invaluable part of many people’s lives to remove illnesses and get healthier. These drugs have the capability to influence a person's immunity system positively and sometimes in...

Neurodegenerative diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases: what are they, and what are their first signs?

3 Oct 2022

Neurological diseases are chronic conditions that affect the nervous system, i.e. the brain, the spinal cord, the nerves and the sensory organs. These diseases are numerous, quite common, and become...

Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) : how is it treated?

29 Sep 2022

Red or purple patches on the skin, bleeding, headaches, flu, etc. Purpura represents a multitude of mini-bleedings under the skin due to the passage of red blood cells into the dermis, and can be...

Fibromyalgia

How does fibromyalgia affect the eyes?

22 Sep 2022 • 10 Likes • 1 comment

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease that causes severely disabling muscle pain. The nature of this pain is not known and it is accompanied by other symptoms: severe fatigue, memory and concentration...

Which medications are harmful to our eyes?

16 Sep 2022 • 15 Likes • 3 comments

Prescription drugs are renowned for offering huge health benefits, but they can also bring some unwanted side effects. Eyes, despite being one of the most sensitive parts of the body are often...

Cancer

Cancer metastases: what are they?

12 Sep 2022 • 9 Likes • 1 comment

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the European Union after cardiovascular disease.There are around 375,000 new cancer cases diagnosed in the UK every year. About 40% of all cancers are...

Ankylosing spondylitis

How does ankylosing spondylitis affect your relationships with others?

4 Sep 2022 • 2 Likes

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects approximately 220,000 adults in the UK. This disease has a significant impact on the daily life of those concerned, as it is...

Alcoholism
Drug dependence
Substance dependence
Tobacco dependence

Addictions, what are they and how to treat them?

30 Aug 2022

Addictions pose a major public health problem. They affect millions of people and can lead to problems performing daily tasks and can cause long-term complications. What is an addiction? What are the...