Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects your bones, causing them to become weak and fragile. Learn about its treatment, risk factors and prevention.

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Should I be tested for heart disease?

Understanding heart disease risk can help you reduce your risk and protect your heart. Find out more about heart disease risk and heart disease tests.

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Coronary heart disease

Coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as 'coronary artery disease', causes angina and heart attacks. Learn how to reduce your risk of CHD.

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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.

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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.

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Vitamin B deficiency

Vitamin B deficiency can happen when you don’t get enough of the right nutrients. Learn about the symptoms of vitamin B deficiency.

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Suicide warning signs

Suicide is the act of ending your own life on purpose. Learn more about the possible risk factors, warning signs and how to help prevent suicide.

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Osteopenia

If you have osteopenia, your bones are weaker than normal. Osteopenia is less severe than osteoporosis but you need to take care if you're at risk.

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Should I be checked for skin cancer?

Learn when to get a skin cancer check, key risk factors and how to check your skin for early signs. Early detection improves treatment outcomes.

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Kidneys

The kidneys' main functions are to filter or 'clean' your blood of waste products and help control your blood pressure. Find out how they work.

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Heart attack symptoms: males vs females

Find out about the differences in heart attack symptoms between males and females, and about what can increase your chance of having a heart attack.

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Oesophageal cancer

Oesophageal cancer develops in your oesophagus, which is the 'tube' connecting your throat to your stomach. Learn about the risk factors and symptoms.

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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Find out how to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) — one of the main causes of SUDI.

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Healthy bones

From your 40s onwards, bones gradually lose their density. Follow these steps to help keep your bones healthy and avoid osteoporosis.

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Throat cancer

Throat cancer can be treated if diagnosed early so you should see a doctor if you're concerned. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment here.

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Mouth cancer

Mouth cancer is when abnormal cells grow in your mouth, often in your lips or tongue. Learn about diagnosis, risk factors, symptoms and treatment.

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal condition that affects the ovaries. Learn about its symptoms, treatment and complications.

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Haemophilia

Haemophilia is a disorder that stops blood from clotting properly. This makes bleeding hard to control. Learn more about how haemophilia is managed.

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Bowel cancer (colon and rectal cancer)

Bowel cancer is a common cancer, and early detection can increase the chance of successful treatment. Taking simple steps can help reduce your risk.

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Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy damages your nervous system, affecting your movement and coordination. Read more about the causes, treatment and risk factors.

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Gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes can happen during pregnancy. It can be managed. Learn about the causes, risk factors and what it can mean for you and your baby.

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Sun protection — infographic

If you need to go outside in the sun, it's important to protect you and your children's skin to reduce the risk of skin cancer. This infographic shows the sun protection measures you should take.

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Ovarian cancer

Cancer of the ovaries is most common in females aged over 50 years. Symptoms can be hard to spot. Read on to learn when to see your doctor.

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Cancer

Cancer is a condition where cells grow and multiply uncontrollably. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention strategies.

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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that occurs in a vein. Complications can be serious. Find out about the symptoms and how to prevent a DVT.

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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.

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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) comes in various forms and is used to treat the symptoms of menopause.

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Paget's disease of bone

Paget's disease is a condition that weakens and deforms your bones. Read more information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Antivirals for flu (influenza) and COVID-19

Antivirals for the flu and COVID-19 can help prevent and treat severe infections. Learn more about them and if you are eligible to receive them.

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Breast cancer

Breast cancer often shows as a lump in the breast tissue, although most breast lumps are not cancerous. If found early, full recovery is more likely.

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