A cure for receding gums (for most of us) typically means lots of dental appointments – a lot of pain – and extended recovery time – including a good deal of your hard-earned cash being spent. That being said, sometimes, this is not essential, and gums can be helped to reverse naturally. To reverse receding … Read more
Will you be tuning in to Channel 4’s new documentary, Dementiaville? The three-part series, starting June 4th, will explore groundbreaking new approaches to treatment at Poppy Lodge care home, as well as shine a light on the condition. Living with dementia doesn’t just affect the person who’s been diagnosed, it impacts the whole family, and … Read more
Patients often face confusion and uncertainty when dealing with complex health issues. Whether it is a chronic disease or a complicated treatment plan, healthcare can be daunting and difficult to comprehend. Nurses are essential patient partners, offering medical care and vital guidance. Nursing practice is based on effective communication between healthcare providers and patients. Nurses … Read more
Fields’ Syndrome, also known as Fields’ Disease, is a rare neurological disorder that causes chronic pain and progressive muscle deterioration. Fields’ Syndrome is the rarest known disease in the world, with only two confirmed cases so far. The two cases are twin sisters from Wales, who were diagnosed with Fields’ Syndrome in 2011. What are … Read more
Stiff Person Syndrome, or SPS, is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes muscle stiffness and spasms. SPS affects about one in a million people worldwide and has no known cure. People with SPS experience progressive loss of mobility and function as their muscles become rigid and painful. What triggers Stiff Person Syndrome? SPS is caused … Read more
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome, also known as Progeria, is a rare genetic disease that causes premature aging in children. Progeria affects about one in four million newborns worldwide and has no cure. Children with Progeria usually live until their early teens, but some may survive into their twenties. What are the symptoms of Progeria? Progeria is … Read more
Alkaptonuria, or AKU, is a rare genetic condition that causes black urine and darkening of the tissues. AKU affects about one in 250,000 to one in a million people worldwide and has no known cure. People with AKU experience various symptoms and complications as their body accumulates a substance called homogentisic acid (HGA). How is … Read more
Moebius Syndrome, or MS, is a rare neurological disorder that causes congenital facial weakness and paralysis. MS affects about one in 50,000 to one in 500,000 people worldwide and has no known cure. People with MS experience various difficulties and limitations as they are unable to express their emotions and feelings through facial expressions. What … Read more
Research over the past decade has shed light on the significant influence of gut microbiota on metabolic health. The trillions of bacteria residing in our gut play a crucial role in digestion, nutrient absorption, and the production of important compounds, such as short-chain fatty acids. These gut bacteria are known to have an impact on … Read more
Alien Hand Syndrome, or AHS, is a rare neurological condition that causes involuntary and uncontrollable movements of one hand. AHS affects about one in a million people worldwide and has no known cure. People with AHS experience various difficulties and frustrations as their hands act as if it has a mind of their own. What … Read more