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Breathlessness: when to be concerned, causes and treatments
Breathlessness, which is medically known as dyspnoea, is the unsettling sensation of not being able to breathe in enough air.
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Your guide to glue ear and grommet insertion in children
Grommet insertion is a surgical procedure used to treat persistent glue ear.
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Hearing loss: what you need to know
Losing your hearing can have a big impact on your life. Some people experience gradual hearing loss without realising it.
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Ask the expert: what is endometriosis and how is it treated?
Endometriosis symptoms can overlap with other conditions, such as IBS and diagnosis often takes a long time.
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What causes loss of smell and taste?
Your ability to smell and taste are closely linked as taste and smell information are carried to the same part of your brain.
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What is pre-eclampsia?
Pre-eclampsia refers to persistent high blood pressure alongside protein in the urine, which usually develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
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Jaundice in babies
Jaundice is a very common condition in babies, affecting around six in 10 newborns.
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Everything you need to know about chickenpox
Chickenpox is a highly contagious, itchy rash caused by the varicella zoster virus.
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How to tell the difference between eczema and dry skin
Eczema, also known as dermatitis, and dry skin are both common skin conditions.
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How to access private treatment
Accessing private healthcare for the first time can be daunting, but we're here to make it simple.
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Understanding pulmonary fibrosis: from symptoms to treatments
Pulmonary fibrosis, also known as lung fibrosis, refers to a group of chronic (long-term) conditions that damage lung tissue.
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Six reasons why you may be coughing so much
Coughing is a natural reflex and defense against dust and bacteria.
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How stress affects your health and wellbeing
Stress is something most people face at some time in their lives.
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Stress: a conversation with a CBT therapist and a counsellor
Stress is a part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can affect our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
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A guide to infertility in men and women
Around one in seven couples in the UK experience infertility.
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Four ways to protect your child’s hearing
Hearing loss is usually associated with getting older, but it can happen at any age, including during childhood.
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Hearing loss in children: spotting the signs and how it’s treated
Around 50,000 children in the UK are deaf and in around 90% of cases, they are born to hearing parents.
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Understanding vitiligo: symptoms, causes, and treatment options
Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes patches of your skin to lose their colour (pigmentation).
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Food allergies: what are they and how are they treated?
Food allergies occur when your body’s immune system overreacts to harmless substances (allergens) you ingest.
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The best foods to help improve your digestive system
The digestive system breaks down the food you eat, allowing your body to absorb the energy and nutrients it contains.
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When and how to follow a gluten-free diet
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye, and consequently, is found in many foods.
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