Disease & Illness

High blood pressure or hypertension is often referred to as a “silent killer" by many physicians as it is known for not presenting any symptoms until significant damage is done. This condition affects over 30% of the world's population, according to the Pan American Health Organisation, and is a major risk factor for a variety of serious health issues such as heart failure, kidney disease, and vision loss. Given its widespread impact and insidious nature, understanding its origins is the crucial first step toward effective management.

HIV has been part of the world’s medical story for over forty years. Once a diagnosis filled with fear, it is now one that comes with treatment, prevention, and hope. Advances in research have turned a deadly virus into a condition that can be controlled, giving millions of people the chance to live full, healthy lives.

Dementia is an umbrella term describing neurological conditions and the loss of cognitive function as a result of damage to nerve cells and their connections in the brain. It primarily affects thinking, skills, memory and logical reasoning skills; causing symptoms like personality changes, forgetfulness, a lack of social awareness, language processing and planning. Anyone can develop dementia. Almost a million people in the UK alone suffer from this disease and the debilitating impact it has on their lives, and the lives of those around them. Due to its unpredictable nature and unclear causes, it was claimed to be a disease impossible to cure. In recent years, with research, it appears that there have been some breakthroughs indicating that drugs could be used to reduce the effects of this disease.