Kidney Diseases

What is kidney disease and how can we take care of our kidneys?

Mar 11, 2021 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Though they are small in size, the kidneys perform many crucial functions in the body that help to keep us in good health, including filtering waste and excess fluid from the bloodstream. A number of...

Endometriosis

Endometriosis: Everything you need to know!

Mar 6, 2021

Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition that affects almost one in ten women. Endometriosis can be asymptomatic, but it can also cause occasional or chronic gynecological pain, or even lead...

Working with a chronic illness: Carenity members share their experience!

Feb 25, 2021 • 2 Likes • 8 comments

Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can change a person’s life. Unlike a temporary illness such as a cold or the flu, chronic illness may never go away and can disrupt a patient’s life in many...

Cancer

The History of Cancer: Everything there is to know!

Feb 22, 2021

One of the leading causes of death in the US, cancer develops from the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body, which can take over and destroy normal body tissue.But what do we know about...

Psychiatry

Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist: What’s the difference and which is right for you?

Feb 20, 2021 • 1 Like

One of the most difficult decisions to make in your mental health journey is deciding to seek help. But once you’ve taken the first step, you may be confronted with the next challenge: Who should...

Bipolar disorder

Everything you need to know about bipolar disorder!

Feb 8, 2021 • 4 Likes

Bipolar disorder is a form of depression characterized by abnormal mood swing that alternate between depressive and manic episodes.What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder? What are depressive and...

Everything you need to know about In vitro fertilization (IVF)!

Feb 6, 2021

IVF enables many couples struggling with infertility to become parents. It is a type of assisted reproduction technology (ART). But what does this method involve? Who can benefit from it? Are there...

How to take care of your joints? Carenity members share their advice!

Jan 28, 2021

Our lifestyle has a direct impact on the health of our joints. When suffering from chronic pain, it is important to take care of your joints. This means adopting good habits on a daily basis. What...

Lupus

Beauty tips for Lupus!

Jan 27, 2021 • 1 comment

One of the most common symptoms of Lupus are skin rashes or redness. About 50% of people with this condition develop these rashes on the face, mainly in a butterfly shape. Obviously, make-up cannot...

HUMIRA (Adalimumab): We tell you everything!

Jan 25, 2021 • 1 Like

HUMIRA® is widely used for several health conditions.What is adalimumab? How does it work and what are the differences with other TNF inhibitors? What precautions should be taken or what are the...

Gynecology Diseases

Human papillomavirus (HPV): Why get vaccinated?

Jan 21, 2021

There are more than a hundred HPV viruses (human papillomas) that can infect skin or genital mucosae. These viruses are transmitted quickly during sexual intercourse over the contact of infected...

Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer: How to read your blood tests?

Jan 20, 2021 • 1 Like

What blood tests should be carried out when prostate cancer is diagnosed? What is measured in the blood to track the progress of prostate cancer? What should be monitored?Read our guide for prostate...