Heart failure affects more than 64 million people around the world. It’s therefore not surprising that people are always looking for effective ways of supporting their hearts and managing heart failure. Patients are typically given a whole range of different medications to deal with their condition and symptoms. However, these medications are often accompanied by...

Paronychia is an infection around the nail folds, the skin surrounding your fingernails and toenails. It manifests in two particular forms, namely, acute and chronic paronychia. In this article, the aim is to provide a comprehensive look and understanding of paronychia’s causes, symptoms, treatments, diagnosis and prevention. What is Paronychia? Paronychia is an infection affecting...

Cancer treatments save lives. They also create unexpected challenges. A stage 3 cancer patient recently shared a vital warning about chemotherapy and infection risk. Sharing bathrooms with people undergoing chemotherapy poses serious hazards. Most people never consider this danger. The Hidden Dangers in Shared Spaces Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells. It attacks cancer. It also...

Have you ever wondered how cholesterol in your body can lead to a heart attack? Well, first of all, you need to know that vascular plaque starts with inflammation. Say for instance, your blood pressure has been running high for quite some time. What happens is that high blood pressure starts to put considerable strain...

A humble yet groundbreaking clinical trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has achieved unprecedented results in the treatment of rectal cancer, marking an incredible milestone in oncology. The trial, which utilized the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab (called Jemperli), demonstrated a 100% remission rate in patients with mismatch repair-deficient (MMRd) or microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) rectal...

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a very aggressive and hard-to-treat brain cancer. Even with improvements in surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, most patients don’t survive long, so researchers are looking for new ways to fight it. One idea gaining attention is the ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carb eating plan, and whether it could help manage GBM. A...

Cervical cancer often remains a background concern to many women, and only during an annual check-up brings it into focus. However, gaining a clear understanding of this common yet preventable disease is important. Empowering yourself with information can change outcomes. What exactly is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer begins in the cells of the cervix which is the...

When TikToker Radwah Oda shared on social media that she had been diagnosed with colon cancer, her main intention was to prevent others from ignoring the same warning signs that she had ignored. Her message, which showed how simple it is to ignore symptoms that could indicate something life-threatening, hit a chord with thousands of...

Your gallbladder is located just underneath your liver and releases fat-digesting bile into the duodenum when you eat. There are several conditions that can affect your gallbladder, such as gallstones, acute cholecystitis, gallstone pancreatitis, and on rare occasions, gallbladder cancer. These conditions often require gallbladder surgery, which can sometimes present various side effects. Let’s take...

Vitamin K is a group of essential, fat-soluble vitamins impacting blood clotting, bone and heart health. It plays an important role in activating proteins involved in the prevention of blood clotting and maintaining bone integrity. Vitamin K refers to a group of several vitamins as one of the four fat-soluble vitamins along with Vitamin A,...

Imagine spending most of your life feeling constantly exhausted, only to be misdiagnosed or dismissed by multiple doctors. For Katrina Burchell, this was her reality. She began experiencing fatigue at 19, but despite numerous visits to her GP, she never received clear answers. Over time, her symptoms worsened, leading her to fear she might have...

The ‘gut’ is a popular topic in most health and wellness circles, with many people talking about doing ‘cleanses’ and other special diets to try and ‘heal their gut’. Are cleanses and fasts really necessary for your colon health, though? What are the healthiest ways to naturally ‘cleanse’ your colon and improve your health? This...