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G6PD deficiency

G6PD deficiency or 'favism' is a genetic disorder. It leads to red blood cell breakdown upon exposure to certain triggers, but can be managed.

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.

Ultra-processed foods: what are they and which ones should I avoid?

Ultra-processed foods are ready-to-eat products made in factories, mostly, lacking the nutrients you need for good health. Here’s a list.

Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited problem with breaking down protein. With diagnosis and the right diet, people with PKU can live a normal life.

How can sober curiosity help you to reduce or stop drinking?

Being sober curious is about questioning and modifying your drinking habits. Learn about the instant health benefits.

Coeliac disease

People with coeliac disease can't eat foods containing gluten. Find out how coeliac disease can affect your life and why it's important to get diagnosed.

Guide to genetic disorders

Genetic issues impact many aspects of health and development. Some affect people from birth, while others develop later in life. Read on for details.

Cystic fibrosis (CF)

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects many body organs, including lungs and digestive system. Learn about CF symptoms and treatments.

Prader-Willi syndrome

Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic condition that can cause an limitless appetite. Read more about the symptoms and treatments.

Lynch syndrome

Lynch syndrome, formerly known as HNPCC, is a genetic condition that increases the risk of a person developing some cancers, such as bowel cancer.

Arthritis

Arthritis is a term for a group of conditions that affect the joints in your body. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for arthritis.

Lactose intolerance

Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, or milk sugar. Learn more about testing, symptoms and treatment for lactose intolerance.

Paracetamol

You can take paracetamol for mild to moderate pain. Find out when to take paracetamol, its side effects and what to do if you take too much.

Anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental illness and an eating disorder: It is not a choice. Find out more about the symptoms and treatment of anorexia.

Genetic testing

Genetic testing can give you information if you're planning a family, or if you or your partner has a genetic disorder. Learn when counselling can help.

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome is a rare, life-threatening illness where your kidneys stop working properly, most common in children under 5 years.

Motor neurone disease (MND)

Motor neurone disease is a condition that causes weakness in the muscles, leading eventually to paralysis. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis.

Lupus

Lupus is a disease where your immune system attacks your own normal cells. Its cause is not yet entirely understood, but treatments are available.

Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for arthritis

DMARDs are medicines used to treat autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. Learn how these medicines work and about the side effects.

Genetic disorders

Browse our index of articles on genetic disorders to learn about a specific condition. Information includes signs and symptoms of the condition, how it is diagnosed and where to go for support.

Foods high in iron

The best sources of iron are animal-based foods like meat and eggs (called 'haem iron'), but many plant-based foods also contain (non-haem) iron.

Tay-Sachs disease

Babies with Tay-Sachs develop slowly, lose vision and speech and typically don't reach school age. It's more common in certain genetic groups.

Erythromelalgia

Erythromelalgia is a rare skin condition which causes redness, burning pain and hot skin on your feet or hands. Read more about erythromelalgia here.

Turner syndrome

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a missing or partially missing X chromosome. Find out more about its symptoms and treatments here.

Sugar

Learn more about both natural and added sugars, sweet substitutes and how to reduce your intake to help prevent conditions such as obesity.

Gut microbiome and your health

An unhealthy gut microbiome impacts your physical and mental health. Learn how you can improve your gut microbiome.

Frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affects the parts of the brain involved in behaviour and language. Learn about FTD symptoms and treatments.

Haemochromatosis

Haemochromatosis causes your body to absorb too much iron, leading to organ damage. Read about the symptoms, diagnosis and available treatments.

Apert syndrome

Apert syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes changes to the shape of the skull. Learn more about the other signs of Apert syndrome.

Magnesium and your health

Magnesium is a nutrient essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels. Read about the benefits of magnesium.

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Search results for: "genetically modified foods"

Life stage

G6PD deficiency

Pre-diabetes

Ultra-processed foods: what are they and which ones should I avoid?

Phenylketonuria

How can sober curiosity help you to reduce or stop drinking?

Coeliac disease

Guide to genetic disorders

Cystic fibrosis (CF)

Prader-Willi syndrome

Lynch syndrome

Arthritis

Lactose intolerance

Paracetamol

Anorexia nervosa

Genetic testing

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Motor neurone disease (MND)

Lupus

Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for arthritis

Genetic disorders

Foods high in iron

Tay-Sachs disease

Erythromelalgia

Turner syndrome

Sugar

Gut microbiome and your health

Frontotemporal dementia

Haemochromatosis

Apert syndrome

Magnesium and your health

Life stage

G6PD deficiency

Pre-diabetes

Ultra-processed foods: what are they and which ones should I avoid?

Phenylketonuria

How can sober curiosity help you to reduce or stop drinking?

Coeliac disease

Guide to genetic disorders

Cystic fibrosis (CF)

Prader-Willi syndrome

Lynch syndrome

Arthritis

Lactose intolerance

Paracetamol

Anorexia nervosa

Genetic testing

Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

Motor neurone disease (MND)

Lupus

Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for arthritis

Genetic disorders

Foods high in iron

Tay-Sachs disease

Erythromelalgia

Turner syndrome

Sugar

Gut microbiome and your health

Frontotemporal dementia

Haemochromatosis

Apert syndrome

Magnesium and your health

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