The immune system: Your body's first line of defence and the science behind it

20 Jun 2026 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

We often talk about “immunity” when we get sick, or when we are trying to avoid getting sick. But what does this term actually mean?Behind the word lies a complex system that is constantly working to...

Insomnia
Sleep disorders

Insomnia: What are the health consequences?

17 Jun 2026

Difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the night, nights that are too short… Insomnia is a part of daily life for many people. While a bad night’s sleep may seem harmless, when it happens...

Psoriasis

Psoriasis: What triggers flare-ups and what to expect over time

15 Jun 2026

Living with psoriasis often means dealing with uncertainty. Patches may appear, disappear, and then return without any obvious explanation. This cycle of quieter periods and flare-ups can be...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH

MASH (NASH): When the liver reflects a systemic metabolic imbalance

8 Jun 2026

Long known as NASH, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis - a metabolic condition affecting the liver - now has a new name: MASH. This change may seem trivial, but it reflects a crucial reality for patients:...

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis: Understanding disease progression to better plan for the future

6 Jun 2026 • 1 Like

Receiving a diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis often raises one key question: how will the disease progress over time?Between uncertainty, worries about the future, and the need to make plans, it...

Multiple sclerosis

MS: When the bladder malfunctions - A symptom that isn't discussed enough

30 May 2026 • 1 Like

Among the many symptoms of multiple sclerosis, some remain largely invisible. Urinary problems are one such example.Often experienced in private, they can be difficult to discuss, even with...

Skin cancer

Skin cancer: When a mole or spot is worth a closer look

24 May 2026

A small spot that changes slightly. A mole that looks a little different. A wound that does not seem to heal.At first glance, these signs may appear harmless. They are often overlooked, forgotten, or...

Why spring changes your mood, energy, and body more than you think

23 May 2026 • 5 Likes • 2 comments

When spring comes, many people notice changes that can be difficult to explain.Some experience a burst of energy, while others feel unusually tired. Mood shifts, fluctuating motivation, and changes...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and emotions: What's the link?

12 May 2026 • 1 Like

“People tell me it’s just stress… but I’m really in pain”Many people with fibromyalgia have heard this phrase before, sometimes from friends and family, and sometimes even in a medical setting.When...

Haemophilia

Haemophilia A and the fear of bleeding: living every day in a state of alert

20 Apr 2026

A ball coming too fast. A misstep. A fall that seems harmless to many … but not to everyone.For people with haemophilia A, every daily action can be accompanied by a lingering question: “What if I...

Parkinson's disease

When Treatment Changes Who You Are: A Little-Known Effect of Parkinson’s Disease

11 Apr 2026

Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease often means learning to cope with visible motor symptoms such as tremors or stiffness. But some side effects of treatment remain largely underrecognized…...

Living a healthy life with a chronic illness: is that really possible?

7 Apr 2026 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

Living with a chronic illness often means learning to cope with the unpredictable. Pain, fatigue, treatments, doctor’s appointments… daily life can be punctuated by challenges that are hard to...