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Metastatic colorectal cancer: Understanding what this diagnosis really means

Metastatic colorectal cancer: Understanding what this diagnosis really means

Sep 2, 2026

Being told that you have metastatic colorectal cancer can be difficult and raise many questions. What does this diagnosis mean? Where has the cancer spread? Which treatments are available? What can...

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Sensory disorders in multiple sclerosis (numbness, tingling, etc.)

Sensory disorders in multiple sclerosis (numbness, tingling, etc.)

Jul 30, 2023 • 1 Like • 2 comments

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It affects the myelin - the sheath that surrounds and protects nerve fibers - whose progressive...

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

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

Trigeminal neuralgia:

Trigeminal neuralgia: "The pain on a scale from 0 to 10 was a 10!"

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Hypervigilance: When the brain feels permanently on guard

Hypervigilance: When the brain feels permanently on guard

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Multiple sclerosis: “I’m strict with my rest because without it, I can’t function at all.”

Multiple sclerosis: “I’m strict with my rest because without it, I can’t function at all.”

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

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

Jul 20, 2026 • 3 Likes

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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Why do some people bruise so easily?

Why do some people bruise so easily?

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

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

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Why depression affects women differently

Why depression affects women differently

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

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

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Metastatic colorectal cancer: Understanding what this diagnosis really means

Colorectal cancer

Metastatic colorectal cancer: Understanding what this diagnosis really means

Sep 2, 2026

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...

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Hydroxychloroquine for lupus: How does Plaquenil® work?

Lupus

Hydroxychloroquine for lupus: How does Plaquenil® work?

Aug 31, 2026

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...

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

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

Aug 29, 2026 • 1 Like

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...

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

Ulcerative colitis

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

Aug 24, 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...

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

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

Aug 22, 2026 • 1 Like

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...

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Respiratory allergies: What role do diet and lifestyle play?

Respiratory allergies

Respiratory allergies: What role do diet and lifestyle play?

Aug 17, 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...

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Can emotions make you physically ill?

Can emotions make you physically ill?

Aug 15, 2026

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...

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Hypervigilance: When the brain feels permanently on guard

Psychiatry

Hypervigilance: When the brain feels permanently on guard

Aug 8, 2026 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

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...

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

Multiple sclerosis

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

Aug 3, 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 fibers....

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

Crohn's disease

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

Jul 31, 2026

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...

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When COPD makes you cough every day: What is happening in the lungs?

COPD

When COPD makes you cough every day: What is happening in the lungs?

Jul 27, 2026

What is COPD?COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a long-term lung condition that makes it harder for air to move in and out of the lungs. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema,...

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Here's how to live with respiratory allergies day to day

Respiratory allergies

Here's how to live with respiratory allergies day to day

Jul 25, 2026

Understanding your allergies to manage them betterThe first step in living better with a respiratory allergy is identifying the factors that trigger your symptoms.The most common allergens include:pol...

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