What are monoclonal antibodies and what conditions do they treat?

Nov 8, 2021 • 8 Likes

Monoclonal antibodies are antibodies made by cells grown in laboratories. They are used to treat specific diseases such as certain chronic inflammatory conditions, cancers and, more recently, severe...

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): What is it exactly?

Nov 6, 2021 • 1 Like

Are you feeling irritable, like you could cry at the drop of a hat, or have your breasts been sore for the past few days? Is your period also on the way?You are probably affected by premenstrual...

Parkinson's disease

What is the role of dopamine in Parkinson's disease?

Nov 2, 2021

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, that has a significant impact on quality of life, career and social ties.In the US, around 60,000 people are diagnosed with...

Cancer

Cancer in men: Shining a light on men's health

Nov 1, 2021

November is not only Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, but it is also a month to raise awareness about cancer and other men's health issues. Although most cancers affect both men and women, some...

How can stretching benefit our health?

Oct 30, 2021 • 8 Likes

Stretching, in addition to lengthening the muscles before or after physical activity, can improve our flexibility, as well as our posture. These simple movements, which we do naturally after a period...

Rheumatology

Osteoarthritis and nutrition: How to relieve joint pain?

Oct 25, 2021 • 2 Likes

Osteoarthritis affects more than 500 million people worldwide, and more than 32.5 million people in the United States. Often a change in diet is recommended to relieve painful joints.Which foods...

Breast cancer

8 misconceptions about breast cancer

Oct 23, 2021 • 7 Likes

During Pinktober or Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to shine a light on this disease that impacts 1 in 8 women in the United States.What are some of the most common misconceptions about...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes: How to improve access to treatment?

Oct 18, 2021 • 3 Likes

Type 2 diabetes affects about 90% of the diabetic population. In the US, more than 34 million people are estimated to have diabetes, that is about 10,5% of the population. Type 2 diabetes is a real...

Lung cancer

What are the different types of lung cancer? How are they diagnosed and treated?

Oct 14, 2021 • 7 Likes

In the US, lung cancer is one of the most common cancers, both in men and, increasingly, in women. A distinction is made between "small cell" and "non-small cell" lung cancers. How are they...

Castleman disease

What are the treatment options for Castleman disease?

Oct 13, 2021

Castleman disease is a lymphoproliferative disorder, and its treatment strategy depends on its type.The complexity of this condition sometimes makes its diagnosis and care for patients difficult....

Obesity

Obesity: Comorbidities and side effects on health

Oct 11, 2021 • 2 comments

Obesity is a chronic illness, and has several comorbidities which means that it is a risk factor for other medical conditions.According to data from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey,...

Psychiatry

World Mental Health Day: Closing the gap of disparities in mental health

Oct 10, 2021 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

For World Mental Health Day, a day held annually on October 10th to raise awareness for mental health issues across the world and mobilize support, we wanted to shine a light on an important...