Caregiver burnout: When caring for someone else leaves no room for yourself

7 Sept 2026 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

What is caregiver burnout?A caregiver is someone who regularly supports another person with daily life, medical care, appointments, treatment, emotional support, or practical tasks. This may involve...

Colorectal cancer

Metastatic colorectal cancer: Understanding what this diagnosis really means

2 Sept 2026 • 1 Like

What is colorectal cancer?Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, which are parts of the large intestine. It often develops slowly, sometimes from small growths called...

Lupus

Hydroxychloroquine for lupus: How does Plaquenil® work?

31 Aug 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Why is hydroxychloroquine so widely used in lupus?Lupus is a complex autoimmune diseaseLupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system becomes dysregulated and attacks certain...

Why does physical activity have a positive effect on mental health?

29 Aug 2026 • 3 Likes • 2 comments

Why does physical activity also improve mental health?Physical activity isn’t just about strengthening muscles or improving endurance. It also has a direct impact on how the brain functions.During...

Atopic dermatitis
Eczema

Finding the right eczema cream: what do dermatologists recommend?

26 Aug 2026

Dermatologists across the UK and Europe consistently place regular, generous use of emollients at the centre of eczema management. The goal is to repair the defective skin barrier, reduce...

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis and nutrition: When inflammation affects more than the gut

24 Aug 2026

Why can ulcerative colitis lead to deficiencies?Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon and rectum. It can lead to...

Weight gain without eating more: What's really going on?

22 Aug 2026 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Body weight depends on more than just the calories you eatThe metabolism changes over timeThe human body does not always burn the same amount of energy. As we age, basal metabolic rate (the energy...

Respiratory allergies

Respiratory allergies: What role do diet and lifestyle play?

17 Aug 2026

What are respiratory allergies?Respiratory allergies occur when the immune system overreacts to normally harmless substances in the environment, known as allergens.The most common allergens include:po...

Can emotions make you physically ill?

15 Aug 2026 • 2 Likes

How are emotions connected to the body?Emotions are not only thoughts. They are also physical experiences. Fear, grief, anger, shame, anxiety, or prolonged stress can activate the nervous system and...

Psychiatry

Hypervigilance: When the brain feels permanently on guard

8 Aug 2026 • 3 Likes • 2 comments

What is hypervigilance?Hypervigilance is a state of heightened alertness. A person may feel constantly on edge, watchful, tense, or unable to relax. Their brain and body act as if a threat could...

Multiple sclerosis

When summer gets tough: Understanding the link between heat and multiple sclerosis

3 Aug 2026

Why does heat affect MS symptoms?A disease that disrupts the transmission of nerve impulsesIn multiple sclerosis, the immune system attacks myelin, a protective sheath that surrounds nerve fibres....

Crohn's disease

Weight loss with Crohn's disease: a symptom that is often difficult to cope with

31 Jul 2026 • 1 Like

Why does Crohn’s disease often lead to weight loss?Chronic inflammation that increases the body’s energy needsCrohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. When inflammation is active, the...