10/11/2026
Type 2 Diabetes in Young Adults: Early Symptoms and Risk Factors
Type 2 diabetes is often associated with middle-aged and older adults, but it can also develop in young adults. Changes in lifestyle, physical inactivity, unhealthy eating habits, excess body weight a...
03/11/2026
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women: Early Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints. It can affect anyone, but women are more likely to develop the condition than men. The disease commo...
02/11/2026
Speech Delay in Children: Causes, Warning Signs and Treatment
A child's first words and sentences are important milestones in early development. From saying simple words such as "mama" and "dada" to expressing needs and having short conversations, communication...
02/11/2026
Throat Infection: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Common Mistakes to Avoid
A throat infection can cause pain, irritation, difficulty swallowing, and discomfort while speaking. It may develop due to viruses, bacteria, or other irritants affecting the throat. Although many thr...
30/10/2026
Paralysis: Causes, Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Paralysis is a condition in which a person loses the ability to move one or more muscles or body parts. It can affect the face, arms, legs, or an entire side of the body. Depending on the cause, paral...
29/10/2026
Breaking the Stigma Around Women’s Mental Health: Signs, Support and Treatment
Women's mental health is an important part of overall health, yet emotional and psychological difficulties are often overlooked or misunderstood
28/10/2026
Foley Catheter: What It Is, Why It Is Used and How to Care for It
A Foley catheter is a thin, flexible tube used to drain urine from the bladder into a collection bag. It is commonly recommended when a person cannot empty their bladder normally, needs close monitori...
27/10/2026
Skin Barrier Repair: Signs of a Damaged Skin Barrier and How to Protect It
The skin acts as the body's first line of defence against environmental irritants, microorganisms and excessive moisture loss.
27/10/2026
DJ Stent: Purpose, Symptoms, Recovery and When It Should Be Removed
A Double-J (DJ) stent is a thin, flexible tube placed inside the ureter, the passage that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. It helps urine drain when swelling, kidney stones or another pro...
26/10/2026
Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension): Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Blood pressure plays an important role in maintaining the normal functioning of the body. It helps circulate blood to vital organs, including the brain, heart and kidneys, supplying them with the oxyg...
23/10/2026
Pregnancy with Pre-Existing Heart Disease: Risks and Essential Care
Pregnancy is a time of significant physical change. As the baby grows, a woman's body adapts to support the developing baby, including changes in blood volume, heart rate, and circulation.
21/10/2026
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Early Detection
Breast cancer awareness plays an important role in helping people understand breast health, recognise possible warning signs and seek medical advice at the right time.