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HIV among older adults: a reality that remains little known

HIV among older adults: a reality that remains little known

Nov 13, 2026

When we think about HIV, older adults are rarely the first people who come to mind. Yet more people are growing older with HIV, and others are receiving their first diagnosis after the age of 50....

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Telling patients to 'fight' cancer puts them under pressure

Telling patients to 'fight' cancer puts them under pressure

Jan 15, 2019 • 3 Likes • 14 comments

Cancer patients should not be told to “fight” their disease because doing so puts them under “exhausting pressure”, Macmillan Cancer Support has said.The charity warned that framing cancer in terms...

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How to eat well with Parkinson’s Disease?

How to eat well with Parkinson’s Disease?

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Aggression in Parkinson's disease patients: causes, manifestations and solutions

Aggression in Parkinson's disease patients: causes, manifestations and solutions

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Seasonal depression or a dip in mood: how can you tell the difference?

Seasonal depression or a dip in mood: how can you tell the difference?

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Prostate cancer: Let's talk openly about sexual health and fertility after treatment

Prostate cancer: Let's talk openly about sexual health and fertility after treatment

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HIV among older adults: a reality that remains little known

HIV/AIDS

HIV among older adults: a reality that remains little known

Nov 13, 2026

HIV after 50: more common than many people realizeHIV (human immunodeficiency virus) affects the immune system. Without treatment, it can progressively weaken the body's ability to fight infections...

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Talking about depression: Orjeta writes for those who find it hard to open up

Depression

Talking about depression: Orjeta writes for those who find it hard to open up

Nov 12, 2026

Being the one who listens, but finding it hard to confide in othersOrjeta is of Albanian origin and has lived in France for more than 18 years. As the eldest in her family, she took on...

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World Diabetes Day 2026: Why recognizing the early signs of diabetes matters

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

World Diabetes Day 2026: Why recognizing the early signs of diabetes matters

Nov 12, 2026

What is World Diabetes Day and why is it celebrated?World Diabetes Day, observed annually on November 14, is a global awareness campaign led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) with...

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Why do you take some medications in the morning and others at night?

Why do you take some medications in the morning and others at night?

Nov 7, 2026

Before breakfast: when food affects absorptionLevothyroxine (Synthroid) replaces a thyroid hormone that your body does not make in sufficient amounts. Levothyroxine tablets are usually taken on an...

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What should you eat if you have high cholesterol?

What should you eat if you have high cholesterol?

Nov 5, 2026

Why does your diet matter when you have high cholesterol?High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) means that there is too much cholesterol in your blood, particularly low-density lipoprotein (LDL)...

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Multiple sclerosis in women: symptoms, hormones, pregnancy and menopause

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis in women: symptoms, hormones, pregnancy and menopause

Nov 2, 2026

Why is multiple sclerosis more common in women?Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune-mediated condition affecting the central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.In MS, the...

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Seasonal depression or a dip in mood: how can you tell the difference?

Depression

Seasonal depression or a dip in mood: how can you tell the difference?

Nov 1, 2026 • 1 comment

What is seasonal depression?Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression in which symptoms follow a recurring seasonal pattern.It most commonly begins during fall or winter, when...

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Ankylosing spondylitis: how have treatments evolved in recent years?

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis: how have treatments evolved in recent years?

Oct 31, 2026

Understanding ankylosing spondylitis and its treatment goalsAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory condition that mainly affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, where the spine...

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Psoriasis and intimate life: how can you regain your self-confidence?

Psoriasis

Psoriasis and intimate life: how can you regain your self-confidence?

Oct 28, 2026 • 1 Like • 1 comment

How can psoriasis affect intimacy and relationships?Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes patches of thickened, scaly or inflamed skin. It is not contagious, meaning it...

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Can you exercise with Crohn’s disease? Benefits and precautions

Crohn's disease

Can you exercise with Crohn’s disease? Benefits and precautions

Oct 26, 2026 • 1 Like

Crohn’s disease does not necessarily prevent exerciseYes, it is generally possible to exercise with Crohn’s disease, particularly when it is in remission or only mildly active.Light to moderate...

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Fibromyalgia: How can you help those around you understand an invisible illness?

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: How can you help those around you understand an invisible illness?

Oct 25, 2026

Why is fibromyalgia considered an invisible illness?Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, often accompanied by persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive...

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and cervical instability: “I’m confined to bed 24 hours a day”

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and cervical instability: “I’m confined to bed 24 hours a day”

Oct 22, 2026 • 1 Like

An active life despite Ehlers-Danlos syndromePauline has experienced symptoms associated with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome since childhood. Despite the challenges of the condition, she managed for many...

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