Ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer: Why can it be so difficult to detect early?

10 Jul 2026

Ovarian cancer can be difficult to recognize in its early stages. Not because people are not paying attention to their bodies, but because the first signs can be subtle, changeable, or mistaken for...

HIV/AIDS

HIV viral load: What going from detectable to undetectable really means

10 Jul 2026

In HIV care, viral load is much more than a number on a blood test. It is one of the main ways to understand how active the virus is in the body and how well treatment is working.A change in viral...

Hypercholesterolemia

How cholesterol medications work: Statins, ezetimibe, and PCSK9 inhibitors

9 Jul 2026 • 3 Likes • 2 comments

Finding out you have high cholesterol often raises a lot of questions. Why do you sometimes need medication when you don't feel any symptoms? Are statins always necessary? And what happens if your...

Why are nanoparticles used in some medicines?

4 Jul 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

The word “nanoparticle” can sound worrying at first, especially because it refers to something too small to see. But in medicine, nanoparticles are already used in some approved treatments, including...

Those daily energy slumps: What your biological clock is trying to tell you

27 Jun 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

A wave of tiredness after lunch. A drop in concentration in the middle of the afternoon. A sudden urge to sleep even though the day is far from over.These fluctuations in energy are often interpreted...

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...