Castleman disease

Castleman disease: The CDCN's unique approach to accelerating research

Jun 9, 2021

What is the history of CDCN?The CDCN was founded in 2012 by Dr. David Fajgenbaum and Dr. Frits van Rhee because of an urgent need to advance research and improve care for patients living with CD.Dr....

Rheumatoid arthritis

How does rheumatoid arthritis progress and how is it treated?

Jun 8, 2021

What are the first symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?Rheumatoid arthritis often begins with stiffness in the joints (wrists, hands, fingers). Patients may wake up in the middle of the night with joint...

Women’s health: What are the “unknown” side effects of birth control pills?

Jun 4, 2021

How do oral contraceptives work?Birth control pills are oral contraceptives that prevent sperm from coming into contact with, and therefore fertilizing, an egg. They contain hormones (progestin and...

COPD

COPD: Can diet play a role in living better with the disease?

Jun 3, 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

COPD is a disease which, in 80% of cases, is linked to smoking, whether active or passive. It is estimated that more than 16 million people in the US have COPD, of whom millions more are living...

Bipolar disorder

Jun 2, 2021 • 1 Like • 3 comments

Hello Babeillou, thank you for accepting to share your story with us here on Carenity.First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself?Hello. I'm 55 years old, married twice, divorced twice and I...

COVID-19: Everything you need to know about the virus and the different variants!

Jun 1, 2021

VirusesViruses, in general, are infectious agents that must penetrate a cell in order to replicate. Although they all share this characteristic, there are many differences between each family. For...

World No Tobacco Day: What is tobacco and how does it affect our health?

May 31, 2021 • 2 comments

Where does tobacco come from?Tobacco, as we know it today, comes from a night-shade plant called Nicotiana tabacum. Indigenous to Mesoamerica and South America, its dried leaves are used to make...

What is the psychological impact of chronic pain? Carenity members share their experience!

May 29, 2021 • 5 Likes • 8 comments

When pain becomes chronic, it not only causes significant physical discomfort but also generates great mental suffering that can deepen over time. Thanks to our survey, we will be able to address the...

Cancer

International Day of Action for Women's Health: What are the tell-tale signs of gynecological cancer?

May 28, 2021

There are several gynecological cancers, namely: breast, cervical, uterine and ovarian. A brief overview of these cancers and their symptoms.What is breast cancer?Breast cancer is the second most...

What should we eat to sleep well?

May 26, 2021 • 7 Likes • 1 comment

It is important to follow your own rhythm and sleep needs. But you should also pay special attention to your diet, especially in the evening. There are many interactions between sleep and food.What...

Prostate cancer

May 25, 2021 • 1 Like

Hello suzuki, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?I'm 72 years old, I'm a retired executive, I spent my entire career in...

Prebiotics and Probiotics: What is the difference and how can they impact your health?

May 24, 2021 • 1 Like

The gut microbiome explainedBefore we dive into pre- and probiotics, it’s important to understand one crucial aspect of the human body: the gut. While we often picture bacteria as tiny, invisible...