What are monoclonal antibodies and what conditions do they treat?

8 Nov 2021 • 3 Likes

Monoclonal antibodies are antibodies made by cells grown in laboratories. They are used to treat specific diseases such as certain chronic inflammatory conditions, cancers and, more recently, severe...

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): What is it exactly?

6 Nov 2021

Are you feeling irritable, like you could cry at the drop of a hat, or have your breasts been sore for the past few days? Is your period also on the way?You are probably affected by premenstrual...

Parkinson's disease

What is the role of dopamine in Parkinson's disease?

2 Nov 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, that has a significant impact on quality of life, career and social ties.In the UK, around 145,000 people live with a Parkinson's...

Cancer

Cancer in men: Shining a light on men's health

1 Nov 2021 • 1 Like

November is not only Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, but it is also a month to raise awareness about cancer and other men's health issues. Although most cancers affect both men and women, some...

How can stretching benefit our health?

30 Oct 2021 • 9 Likes • 3 comments

Stretching, in addition to lengthening the muscles before or after physical activity, can improve our flexibility, as well as our posture. These simple movements, which we do naturally after a period...

Rheumatology

Osteoarthritis and nutrition: How to relieve joint pain?

25 Oct 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Osteoarthritis affects more than 500 million people worldwide and around 8.5 million people in the United Kingdom. Often a change in diet is recommended to relieve painful joints.Which foods should...

Breast cancer

8 misconceptions about breast cancer

23 Oct 2021 • 7 Likes • 1 comment

During Pinktober or Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to shine a light on this disease that is the most common cancer in women the UK.What are some of the most common misconceptions about...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes: How to improve access to treatment?

18 Oct 2021 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Type 2 diabetes affects about 90% of the diabetic population. In the UK, more than 4,5 million people have diabetes, that is about 7% of the population. Type 2 diabetes is a real pandemic on a...

Lung cancer

What are the different types of lung cancer? How are they diagnosed and treated?

14 Oct 2021 • 6 Likes

In the UK, lung cancer is one of the most common cancers, both in men and, increasingly, in women. A distinction is made between "small cell" and "non-small cell" lung cancers. How are they...

Castleman disease

What are the treatment options for Castleman disease?

13 Oct 2021 • 1 Like

Castleman disease is a lymphoproliferative disorder, and its treatment strategy depends on its type.The complexity of this condition sometimes makes its diagnosis and care for patients...

Obesity

Obesity: Comorbidities and side effects on health

11 Oct 2021 • 1 Like

Obesity is a chronic illness, and has several comorbidities which means that it is a risk factor for other medical conditions.Almost one in 6 adults suffers from obesity, that is 17% in 2020, against...

Psychiatry

World Mental Health Day: Closing the gap of disparities in mental health

10 Oct 2021 • 2 Likes

For World Mental Health Day, a day held annually on 10 October to raise awareness for mental health issues across the world and mobilise support, we wanted to shine a light on an important topic:...