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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.

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.

Cystic fibrosis (CF)

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects your lungs and digestive system. Learn more about what causes CF and how it is treated.

Lactose intolerance

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

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.

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.

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.

Low FODMAP diets

A low FODMAP diet reduces certain types of sugar that are fermented in your gut to reduce tummy pain and discomfort. Learn more about FODMAPs here.

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.

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.

Genetic testing

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Angelman syndrome

A rare syndrome causing physical and intellectual disability. It can’t be cured, but some therapies can improve the quality of life of those affected.

Haemochromatosis

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

The microbiome

Your microbiome is the millions of different microorganisms naturally living in and on your body. 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.

Albinism

Albinism is a group of genetic conditions. People with albinism have no or very little colour in their hair, skin and eyes so sun protection is vital.

Sugar

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

Marfan syndrome

Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition that causes a loss of elastic tissue. Find out about the symptoms and treatments for Marfan syndrome.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

People with Ehlers-Danlos have very loose joints and easily bruised or stretchy skin. Symptoms can be managed, but there is a higher risk of injury.

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.

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

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

Cystic fibrosis (CF)

Lactose intolerance

Guide to genetic disorders

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

Prader-Willi syndrome

Lynch syndrome

Arthritis

Low FODMAP diets

Coeliac disease

Paracetamol

Genetic testing

Anorexia nervosa

Motor neurone disease (MND)

Genetic disorders

Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for arthritis

Foods high in iron

Tay-Sachs disease

Apert syndrome

Angelman syndrome

Haemochromatosis

The microbiome

Frontotemporal dementia

Albinism

Sugar

Marfan syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Turner syndrome

Magnesium and your health

Life stage

G6PD deficiency

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

Cystic fibrosis (CF)

Lactose intolerance

Guide to genetic disorders

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

Prader-Willi syndrome

Lynch syndrome

Arthritis

Low FODMAP diets

Coeliac disease

Paracetamol

Genetic testing

Anorexia nervosa

Motor neurone disease (MND)

Genetic disorders

Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for arthritis

Foods high in iron

Tay-Sachs disease

Apert syndrome

Angelman syndrome

Haemochromatosis

The microbiome

Frontotemporal dementia

Albinism

Sugar

Marfan syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Turner syndrome

Magnesium and your health

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