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

Jun 14, 2021 • 1 comment

Celebrated on June 14th each year, World Blood Donor Day is a day organized 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 accelerating research

Jun 9, 2021

The Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN) is an international organization 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?

Jun 8, 2021

According to the Arthritis Foundation, 1.5 million Americans are affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA 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?

Jun 4, 2021

Since its authorization by the FDA in 1960, 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...

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

Jun 1, 2021

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...

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

May 31, 2021 • 2 comments

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...

Cancer

International Day of Action for Women's Health: What are the tell-tale signs of gynecological cancer?

May 28, 2021

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!

May 22, 2021 • 1 Like

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

May 20, 2021

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition affecting more than 8 million Americans. This pathology is characterized by the appearance of thick patches of skin that come off in the form of white...

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

May 19, 2021

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

May 17, 2021

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

The gut-brain connection: What is it and how does it work?

May 15, 2021 • 2 comments

Regularly referred to as the "second brain", the intestine plays an active role in both physical and mental health. The gut contains thousands of neurons and is in constant communication with the...