Colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer: what are the first signs of the disease?

Jul 15, 2022 • 3 Likes

Cancers of the colon and rectum are grouped under the term colorectal, or bowel, cancer. They develop from cells that constitute the inner lining of the colon or rectum.Colorectal cancer is the 3rd...

Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: how are these two conditions related?

Jul 10, 2022 • 1 comment

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system becomes dysfunctional and attacks the skin, causing its inflammation. In psoriatic arthritis, the immune system can also attack the...

Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

What are the alternative and complementary therapies for IBD?

Jul 2, 2022 • 1 Like

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are chronic inflammatory diseases that affect the intestines. They are both part of the IBD group and are chronic diseases the symptoms of which can be...

Multiple sclerosis

Psychological issues in people with multiple sclerosis

Jun 18, 2022 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

Multiple sclerosis is a disease with an unpredictable course that can lead to a wide variety of disorders. It is therefore not surprising that it often causes psychological issues and can have a...

CDKL5 syndrome

CDKL5 deficiency disorder: everything there is to know!

Jun 17, 2022

For World CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder Day, we wanted to talk about CDKL5 deficiency disorder, an X-linked disease resulting in early-onset epilepsy and developmental delays in young children. What is...

Depression

Can depression alter our memory?

Jun 16, 2022 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

It is estimated that depression affects one in six people. It is characterized by abnormal sadness and loss of pleasure ("anhedonia"). This disease manifests itself through serious mood disorders...

Diets: the yo-yo effect and its consequences for your heart health

Jun 11, 2022 • 4 Likes • 3 comments

Sudden dietary restrictions can lead to weight loss, but once the goal has been reached, old habits very often take over again and, as a result, the person's initial weight quickly comes back.Weight...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH

NAFLD: everything there is to know about fatty liver disease

Jun 10, 2022 • 2 Likes

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis is a chronic condition. It is estimated that about 6% of the U.S. adult population may be suffering from it. This condition is a hepatic manifestation of a metabolic...

Hot weather: risks related to taking certain medications

Jun 3, 2022 • 11 Likes

In hot weather, some medications can interfere with the body's thermoregulation. In addition, heat can also alter the effectiveness of certain treatments. What are the possible consequences of...

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: what are the different types of the disease?

May 30, 2022 • 3 Likes

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and causes mobility impairments, sensory, visual and cognitive disorders and sphincter dysfunction. It is...

Hypersensitivity and hyperemotionality: what is the difference?

May 27, 2022 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Although hypersensitivity has been the subject of many books and articles, it is often confused with hyperemotionality, which is less well known. The difference between these two terms is subtle, but...

Myasthenia

Myasthenia gravis: how does the disease progress?

May 24, 2022 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disorder that causes muscle weakness of various intensity and duration, that can affect several muscles. It manifests itself very differently from one person to...