Hair loss, or alopecia, affects the scalp or the body as a whole, and can be temporary or permanent. It can be caused by heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions, or simply the natural aging process. People may notice hair loss after having a … Read more
Anaemia is a condition in which the human body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry a sufficient level of oxygen to the different tissues of the body. Anaemia is a condition in which the human body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to … Read more
Psoriasis is a chronic disease whose symptoms and how it manifests itself vary greatly from one person to another, and different parts of the body can be affected. One such case is psoriasis of the nails, known as nail psoriasis. Among the different … Read more
Even though shortness of breath and yawning is so common and normal, it is nevertheless one of the behaviors that scientists are least familiar with, and many of them are curious in its possible communication or societal functions. Shortness of … Read more
A balanced diet is essential for anyone with multiple sclerosis. Although it has not been proven that a particular diet can reduce the risk of developing the disease, there are foods that can help us to have a higher quality of life. Multiple … Read more
Following an infection with COVID, you may lose your sense of smell, however, we do not currently have long-term data for COVID patients about recovery of smell. Based on studies of other viruses that cause loss of smell, we know smell can return … Read more
Though scalp psoriasis and dandruff can sometimes be confused, the two have distinctly different causes, symptoms, and recommended treatments. There are about 125 million people suffering from psoriasis globally, according to the National Psoriasis … Read more
Dementia is characterized by loss of memory, communication and cognitive skills. It is a disorder that gradually incapacitates the patient, and requires help and support. It is not easy to care for a person with dementia as this disease causes the … Read more
With nearly a record high of 12,000 of prostate cancer deaths in 2020 , prostate cancer is the most common cancer, both in men and in the general population. On the occasion of Movember 2021 , a month to raise awareness of men's diseases, we … Read more
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, makes breathing difficult for those diagnosed with it. COPD can limit your ability to work or even perform simple daily tasks. On World COPD Day, November … Read more
Sometimes we may forget that celebrities are affected by our problems too. It is recorded that one in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, this alarming statistic affects all women equally. Being some … Read more
Recognized by its iconic pink ribbon, the Pink October campaign is an opportunity to raise awareness of breast cancer screening and to raise funds to support research. On this occasion, we explain 10 of the most common myths about the disease. While … Read more
Breast cancer is most common cancer in women and the most deadly, ranking first among female cancers and second among all cancers. There is some hope on the horizon: breast cancer mortality rates are falling in all age groups. However, the battle is … Read more
On this day, individuals attempt to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease as well as the symptoms. The disease is among the most prevalent forms of dementia; a disorder that interrupts usual mental function. By using this day to increase … Read more
Suffering an injury to the nervous system or an illness that leaves it damaged can be incredibly frustrating and can make day-to-day life much more difficult. For many people, the only course of action available is neurorehabilitation or … Read more
Prisha Bathia is an account strategist at Google. Alongside her job at Google, Prisha actively raises awareness on social media about her chronic condition: Sturge Weber Syndrome. Sturge Weber Syndrome is a neurological condition that affects the … Read more
Binswanger disease is a form of small vessel vascular dementia, also known as subcortical leukoencephalopathy. This rare disease is caused by damage to white brain matter and can be linked to a variety of causes and risk factors. Many experts … Read more
Ranitidine is a medicine that reduces the amount of acid in your stomach. It was used for indigestion, heartburn and acid reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. It was also used to prevent as well as treat stomach ulcers. It was given orally, … Read more
If you’ve never heard of PURA syndrome, you’re not alone. It’s a very rare condition, although the number of diagnosed cases is growing, likely due in part to the recent nature of its discovery. Some researchers estimate that it … Read more
Glaucoma and cataracts are both relatively common eye disorders. Due to the range of shared symptoms and often shared outcomes, some may be led to believe that they have more in common than they do, such as underlying causes. In today’s … Read more