Cancer

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

Nov 1, 2021

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?

Oct 30, 2021 • 8 Likes

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?

Oct 25, 2021 • 2 Likes

Osteoarthritis affects more than 500 million people worldwide, and more than 32.5 million people in the United States. Often a change in diet is recommended to relieve painful joints.Which foods...

Breast cancer

8 misconceptions about breast cancer

Oct 23, 2021 • 7 Likes

During Pinktober or Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to shine a light on this disease that impacts 1 in 8 women in the United States.What are some of the most common misconceptions about...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes: How to improve access to treatment?

Oct 18, 2021 • 3 Likes

Type 2 diabetes affects about 90% of the diabetic population. In the US, more than 34 million people are estimated to have diabetes, that is about 10,5% of the population. Type 2 diabetes is a real...

Lung cancer

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

Oct 14, 2021 • 7 Likes

In the US, 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?

Oct 13, 2021

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 difficult....

Obesity

Obesity: Comorbidities and side effects on health

Oct 11, 2021 • 2 comments

Obesity is a chronic illness, and has several comorbidities which means that it is a risk factor for other medical conditions.According to data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey,...

Psychiatry

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

Oct 10, 2021 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

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

Multiple myeloma

Multiple myeloma: Everything you need to know!

Oct 7, 2021 • 5 Likes

Multiple myeloma, also known as Kahler's disease, is a type of cancer that affects about 30,000 people in the US every year. This bone marrow disease caused by the abnormal accumulation of plasma...

How has COVID-19 impacted patients living with chronic illness? Global survey results

Oct 5, 2021 • 2 Likes • 2 comments

As we soon head into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are looking back at what we have learned from the virus. Throughout 2020, Carenity conducted a survey to understand the...

Myalgic encephalomyelitis

What is chronic fatigue syndrome?

Oct 2, 2021 • 1 Like

Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), or more commonly referred to as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is a condition that causes intense fatigue, headaches, muscle pain and difficulty concentrating.Although...