Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD): causes, symptoms and treatments

23 Jun 2025 • 1 Like • 1 comment

What is gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)? Acid reflux: definition and causesGORD occurs when there is a relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter, which normally prevents the reflux of...

Women's health: Why is medical research still falling short?

21 Jun 2025 • 2 Likes

Why has women’s health been excluded from medical research?For decades, medical research was built around a male-centric model. Until the 1990s, most clinical trials in Europe and the US were...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)
Obesity

Semaglutide: How can it support diabetes and weight loss?

20 Jun 2025 • 1 Like

What are semaglutides, and how do they work?Semaglutides belong to a class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. GLP-1 stands for “glucagon-like peptide-1,” a hormone your body naturally...

Fabry disease

Fabry disease: how to live a normal life with a rare disease

16 Jun 2025

What is Fabry disease? A rare genetic condition linked to chromosome X Fabry disease is an inherited disorder linked to a mutation in the GLA gene on the X chromosome. This mutation prevents the...

Can you train your brain to feel happier, scientifically?

14 Jun 2025 • 4 Likes

How is the brain connected to happiness?What does neuroscience say about happiness?Happiness isn’t just a fleeting emotion; it’s a more lasting state of contentment and wellbeing. Neuroscience has...

COPD
Emphysema

COPD and emphysema: How are they connected?

13 Jun 2025 • 2 Likes

What is COPD, and how is emphysema related to it?Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition marked by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow. It is a...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and NASH

Fatty liver and family life: How to find the right balance when living with NAFLD and NASH?

12 Jun 2025

How does fatty liver disease affect everyday life?Fatty liver disease, like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), is often referred to as a “silent”...

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT): A way to better live with your thoughts and emotions

9 Jun 2025 • 3 Likes

What is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy designed to help people understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are...

Sports and medications: 10 drugs that could harm your athletic performance

31 May 2025 • 1 Like

Why are some medications banned in sports?What is doping, and how is it regulated?Doping refers to the use of substances or methods that artificially enhance physical or mental performance. It is...

Multiple sclerosis

Vitamin D and MS: Can supplements of the sunshine vitamin reduce relapse risk?

30 May 2025 • 1 Like • 1 comment

How is vitamin D connected to MS? Can it affect disease activity?According to a 2022 review published in Frontiers in Neurology, people who live in areas with less sunlight, especially those farther...

Multiple sclerosis

30 May 2025

Could you start by telling us a bit about yourself? We’d love to know more about your background, your music, and how your passion for songwriting has shaped your life.My name is Millie Gaum and I...

Attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults: how can it be recognised and treated?

26 May 2025 • 1 Like

What is adult ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects adults as well as children. While in children the signs are often visible (motor...