Young adults' health
Becoming a young adult means new responsibilities, including taking charge of your own health. Learn about things like contraception, sexually transmitted infections and the effects of drugs and alcohol.
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Life stages
Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.
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Surgery for pilonidal sinus
Pilonidal sinus is a common problem in young adults and is best treated by surgery. It can cause an abscess or continued discharge.
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Glandular fever
Glandular fever (also called 'kissing disease') is an infectious disease common in teenagers and young adults. Learn how glandular fever can spread.
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Teenagers' health
Growing up to a young adult can be exciting, but can also be tough for a lot of teenagers. Find out what to expect during puberty, and learn about health issues including acne, eating disorders, glandular fever and more.
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Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea is mild skin disorder that causes a pink, scaly inflamed skin rash. Learn more about its signs, symptoms and treatment.
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Meningitis
Meningitis can be a life-threatening illness requiring urgent medical treatment. Learn more about meningitis, including the common symptoms.
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Bone cancer
Primary bone cancer, which begins in the bones, is rare. But many other cancers, such as lung or breast cancer, can spread to the bones.
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Meningococcal disease
Meningococcal disease is a serious infection that can develop very quickly – find out about the symptoms and when to get medical attention.
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Pinnaplasty (child)
Pinnaplasty for children permanently makes your child’s ears sit closer to the sides of their head.
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Scoliosis
Scoliosis is the term given to an abnormal curve of your spine. Learn more about scoliosis causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options
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Huntington's disease
Huntington's affects the nervous system and worsens over time. Symptoms include difficulty controlling limbs and cognitive and emotional changes.
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Bowel infections
Bowel or gastrointestinal infections can affect anyone. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of different bowel infections.
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Appendicitis
Learn about appendicitis, inflammation of the appendix, including possible causes, common symptoms and the main treatment options.
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Mesenteric adenitis
Mesenteric adenitis causes tummy pain due to swollen lymph nodes and is common in children under 16 years old. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) causes a fast heartbeat and other symptoms when you stand up. Learn how to manage POTS.
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Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare but serious disease that can occur with water-based activities. It causes brain inflammation.
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that can also affect the joints. While psoriasis can't be fully cured, there are several treatment options.
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Panic attacks and panic disorder
Panic attacks and panic disorders have distinct features that set them apart, read more to learn how to identify symptoms of each condition.
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Stress in young people
Learn about stress in young people: it’s causes, symptoms, and tips for managing academic, personal, and social pressures effectively.
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Separation anxiety
Separation anxiety is common in young children. Separation anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder that can affect children and adults. Find out more.
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Dengue fever
Dengue fever is an illness that is spread by mosquitoes. Read more about the symptoms and treatment of dengue fever and how to prevent it.
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Kaposi sarcoma
Kaposi sarcoma is usually found under the skin, or in the lining of the mouth, nose or throat, and is associated with HIV/AIDS. Find out more.
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Building resilience
Resilience is the ability to cope with difficult times. Learn how to build your resilience and cope with the setbacks, failures and stresses of life.
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Resting heart rate
Resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are at rest. Learn what's normal for heart health and how to check it.
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Polio (poliomyelitis)
Polio is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause paralysis and death. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and how vaccines prevent polio.
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Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Low blood pressure (hypotension) can have serious causes, and can also be caused by medicines and dehydration. Read about the symptoms and treatments.
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Eating disorders
An eating disorder is a mental health condition. It involves an unhealthy relationship with food. Find out about the different eating disorders here.
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Social behaviour disorders
Social behaviour disorders impact a person’s ability to manage positive behaviour. Learn more about the types and signs and ways to find help.
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Child abuse
Child abuse is any behaviour that harms or could harm a child or young person, either physically or emotionally. Recognise the signs and report it.
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