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Triglycerides

Triglycerides are the most common type of fat in food, and are used for energy or stored in fat cells. Learn about managing high triglyceride levels.

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a group of health conditions that raise stroke, heart disease and type-2 diabetes risk. Read about symptoms and treatments.

Cholesterol

Understand your cholesterol levels and how it affects your health. Learn about the risks of high cholesterol and how to lower your risk.

Cholesterol and lipid tests

Learn about fats and cholesterol in your blood (lipid profile), including their purpose and what a high or low result means.

Peripheral vascular disease

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) narrows blood vessels, often in legs, causing pain, numbness and ulcers. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.

Fatty liver

Fatty liver disease may not cause symptoms, but it can lead to health problems. Learn how to change your lifestyle to prevent or reverse fatty liver.

Diabetic neuropathy

Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage that affects people with diabetes. Read about the symptoms and treatments for diabetic neuropathy.

Pre-diabetes

Pre-diabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal. Learn about lifestyle changes that can stop you getting type 2 diabetes.

Mediterranean diet

Health benefits of the Mediterranean diet include a lower risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and more. Read more on what foods to include.

Glossary medical terms

This glossary explains common medical terms in plain English, to help you better understand health information.

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