Psoriasis: Why Everyone Should Know That Psoriasis is Not Contagious
Psoriasis is not contagious. However, the most visible symptoms of psoriasis – red, inflamed patches of skin, plaques, and dry skin – are often mistaken for rashes caused by viruses and bacteria that can be tran... Read more
“Is Multiple Sclerosis Hereditary?” – The Role of Genetics in MS
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is not hereditary. However, as is the case with other autoimmune diseases, it is believed that genetics plays some role in a person developing MS. We look at how big a role ... Read more
Top 10 Bipolar Disorder Blogs – 2019 Edition
These are some of the best blogs written by people living with bipolar disorder. Given how bipolar disorder is often described as a deeply isolating conditions, the Internet’s capability of bringing people from all ov... Read more
Epilepsy Awareness: Sally’s & Tábata’s Stories for Purple Day
Purple Day is the creation of Cassidy Megan who, at the age of 8, was struggling with the diagnosis of epilepsy she had received the previous year, in 2007. She and her family felt as though epilepsy ... Read more
The Top 10+ IBD Blogs to Follow in 2019
Discussing bowel movements is undoubtedly a taboo subject for many people, which has helped a stigma form around Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). For people living with IBD, most commonly in the form of Crohn’s Di... Read more
Valsartan Recall: Latest News About Hypertension Drugs Recalled by FDA & EMA
In July, thousands of batches of valsartan were recalled after a possible carcinogen – a substance that could cause cancer – was discovered. Since then, the number of valsartan products being recalled and has grown, whil... Read more
Non-HDL Cholesterol: What It Is and Why It’s Important
Lipoproteins can be thought of as vehicles transporting passengers, cholesterol, around the body. While the good drivers – high-density lipoproteins – safely drop their passengers off in the liver, the bad ones – primarily low-density lipopr... Read more
What is the Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis?
Both eczema and psoriasis refer to groups of diseases that cause skin irritation. Of the different variations of each, atopic dermatitis (or atopic eczema) is the most common form of eczema and plaque psoriasis is ... Read more
Tough Like Taylor: Meet the 3-Year-Old Living with the Rare Disease ‘PURA Syndrome’
It has been one year since now-three-year-old Taylor was diagnosed with PURA syndrome, a genetic disorder so rare that there are only 200-300 known cases worldwide. PURA was first described in medical literature as recently ... Read more
Meet the Rare Family Who Account for 10% of All Cases of Jansen’s
Such is the rarity of Jansen's metaphyseal chondrodysplasia (JMC), the number of letters in its name is greater than the number of known cases worldwide. Neena Nizar and her two sons, Arshaan and Jahan, account ... Read more
5 Questions Everyone Asks About Rheumatism and Arthritis
Rheumatism, rheumatic disorders, rheumatoid arthritis… It is easy to understand why a certain amount of confusion exists surrounding such terminology and the definition of each word. We take a look at some of the most fr... Read more
Multiple Sclerosis: 3 Ways Voice Recognition Tech Can Assist You Every Day
Being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) will usually lead to concerns about reduced mobility and the impact it has on one’s ability to perform everyday tasks, from turning the lights on and off to ty... Read more
9 Mental Health Blogs You Should Read in 2019
These mental health bloggers help form an online community that has grown over the years, offering support, advice, and empathy for millions of people around the world living with mental health conditions. While the internet ... Read more
Alcohol and Cholesterol: Can a Drink a Day Really Help Your Heart?
What effect does alcohol, particularly wine, have on your cholesterol and lipid values? The damage alcohol does to your liver, stomach, and brain – among other organs and body parts – is well documented. However, its ... Read more
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis: What I Wish for at Christmas…
For Eileen Davidson, who was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in her late 20s, Christmas is a time of contrasting emotions. While she is grateful for the many positives in her life, the holiday season is ... Read more
Autoimmune Disease Series: What is Autoimmune Encephalitis?
Autoimmune diseases are complicated conditions. In this series, we take a look at three of the most commonly searched-for autoimmune diseases – autoimmune hepatitis, encephalitis, and thyroid disease – and explain the key points of each... Read more
Autoimmune Disease Series: What is Autoimmune Hepatitis?
Autoimmune diseases are complicated conditions. In this series, we take a look at three of the most commonly searched-for autoimmune diseases – autoimmune hepatitis, encephalitis, and thyroid disease – and explain the key points of each... Read more
Autoimmune Disease Series: What is Autoimmune Thyroid Disease?
Autoimmune diseases are complicated conditions. In this series, we take a look at three of the most commonly searched-for autoimmune diseases – autoimmune hepatitis, encephalitis, and thyroid disease – and explain the key points of each... Read more
Christmas Disease: The Incredible Impact of Hemophilia B on European Royalty
Christmas Disease is one of the aliases of a rare bleeding disorder called Hemophilia B. Its other pseudonym, Royal Disease, hints at its colorful history and the surprising impact it has had on monarchies ranging ... Read more
Type 1.5 Diabetes: Facts You Should Know About ‘The Other’ Form of Diabetes
Type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes are considered the three major forms of diabetes. However, type 1.5 – Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA) – is missed off the list, despite a higher prevalence than you may thin... Read more