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Mini-stroke: Why temporary symptoms should still be taken seriously

Mini-stroke: Why temporary symptoms should still be taken seriously

Jul 20, 2026

A mini-stroke, medically called a transient ischaemic attack or TIA, can be unsettling because the symptoms may disappear quickly. This can make it tempting to wait and see. But a TIA is often a...

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Mini-stroke: Why temporary symptoms should still be taken seriously

Transient ischemic attack

Mini-stroke: Why temporary symptoms should still be taken seriously

Jul 20, 2026

What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?A transient ischemic attack, or TIA, happens when blood flow to part of the brain is temporarily blocked. This causes stroke-like symptoms that usually last...

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Why do some people bruise so easily?

Why do some people bruise so easily?

Jul 18, 2026

How does a bruise form?Bleeding beneath the skinA bruise, also known as a hematoma or contusion, depending on its size and appearance, forms when a small blood vessel ruptures beneath the skin.Blood...

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

Ovarian cancer

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

Jul 13, 2026

What is ovarian cancer?Ovarian cancer is a cancer that starts in or near the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or peritoneum, the tissue lining the abdomen. It includes several types of cancer, and their...

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When treatments cause sweating: a little-known side effect

When treatments cause sweating: a little-known side effect

Jul 11, 2026 • 3 Likes

Why do certain medications cause excessive sweating?Sweating: A natural regulatory mechanismSweating is a normal phenomenon that allows the body to regulate its temperature. It depends on the...

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

HIV/AIDS

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

Jul 10, 2026

What is HIV viral load?HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is a virus that attacks the immune system, especially CD4 cells, which helps the body fight infections. If untreated, HIV can progress to...

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

Hypercholesterolemia

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

Jul 9, 2026

Why treat high cholesterol?The role of cholesterol in the bodyCholesterol is a substance naturally present in the body. It helps form cell membranes and certain hormones.The problem occurs when...

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Why are nanoparticles used in some medicines?

Why are nanoparticles used in some medicines?

Jul 4, 2026

What is a nanoparticle?A nanoparticle is an extremely small particle, measured at the nanoscale, far smaller than what the eye can see. In medicine, nanoparticles are used to give some treatments...

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Osteoarthritis: How does the disease progress over time?

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis: How does the disease progress over time?

Jun 29, 2026

Osteoarthritis: A progressive joint diseaseCartilage at the heart of the diseaseOsteoarthritis is a disease that primarily affects cartilage, the flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones at the...

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

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

Jun 27, 2026

Biological rhythms: The internal clock that keeps the body runningA central clock in the brainThe human body operates according to biological rhythms known as circadian rhythms, which follow a...

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The immune system: Your body's first line of defence and the science behind it

The immune system: Your body's first line of defence and the science behind it

Jun 20, 2026 • 1 Like

An organised defence system that is constantly at workAn immediate first line of defenceThe immune system springs into action whenever an external threat, such as a virus or bacterium, enters the...

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Insomnia: What are the health consequences?

Insomnia
Sleep disorders

Insomnia: What are the health consequences?

Jun 17, 2026 • 1 Like

Sleep: An essential pillar of the body’s balanceA key role in physical recoverySleep allows the body to regenerate. During the night, numerous biological processes take place, including tissue repair...

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Psoriasis: What triggers flare-ups and what to expect over time

Psoriasis

Psoriasis: What triggers flare-ups and what to expect over time

Jun 15, 2026

A chronic inflammatory disease with a unique patternThe immune system plays a central rolePsoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the immune system plays a central role. It becomes...

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