Cancer

Cancer: Are women less affected by it?

Jan 21, 2022 • 1 Like

Every day, more than 5,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed in the United States. Medical research has led to many advances: the incidence rate (proportion of people affected) is falling or...

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy: symptoms, diagnosis and similarities with other diseases

Jan 17, 2022

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy is a group of rare autoimmune diseases. They affect the skeletal striated muscles responsible for voluntary muscle contractions. The diagnosis of these diseases is...

Rheumatology

Osteoarthritis and joint replacement: Everything you need to know!

Jan 15, 2022 • 1 Like

Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease and is characterized by the destruction of cartilage. All joints can be affected.In the US, more than 32 million people suffer with osteoarthritis, and...

Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer’s disease: What are the warning signs?

Jan 14, 2022

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by a progressive loss of memory and certain cognitive functions, as well as spatial disorientation. The impact of the disease on...

Attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity

ADHD: What are its symptoms and causes and how is it treated?

Jan 13, 2022 • 1 comment

Attention Deficit Disorder with or without hyperactivity component, or ADHD, is a neurodevelopmental disorder which causes symptoms that, if left untreated, can have serious consequences.What are the...

False memories: Can our memory betray us?

Jan 11, 2022 • 7 Likes • 2 comments

False memories are memories that are distorted from reality, involving interpretations and inferences. More dramatically, they can also take the form of events that never happened.So why does our...

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy: symptoms, diagnosis and similarities with other diseases

Jan 10, 2022

The diagnosis of a disease is generally based on a clinical examination during which the doctor examines the patient. In addition, other examinations may be carried out: blood tests, medical imagery,...

What is oxygen therapy?

Jan 8, 2022 • 3 Likes

Oxygen therapy is a treatment aimed at providing oxygen through the respiratory tract. The number of patients undergoing oxygen therapy increases each year in the United States. What is oxygen...

What are the effects of alcohol on our physical and mental health?

Jan 5, 2022 • 6 Likes

Drinking alcohol is regarded as a cultural norm in many countries. Its consumption may be occasional (for example, during the holidays or on vacation), regular or excessive....

What is the social impact of invisible illnesses? Carenity members share their opinions!

Jan 4, 2022 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

According to World Health Organization (WHO), a chronic illness is a long-term condition that progresses over time. 6 in 10 adults in the United States are estimated to have a chronic illness, and 4...

Cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases: Reducing risk and improving management is possible!

Dec 28, 2021

Cardiovascular diseases are diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels. They are the leading cause of death worldwide, although most are preventable. How can they be detected? How can they be...

Schizophrenia

8 misconceptions about schizophrenia!

Dec 27, 2021 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Schizophrenia is a severe and chronic mental disorder that affects over 23 million people worldwide. The condition is characterized by distorted thought patterns, perceptions, emotions, sense of self...