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What is 'fatty liver disease' and how is it treated? Dr Deven Vani explains
Discover what fatty liver disease is, and how it is treated with Dr Devan Vani, Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist.
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Caring for a loved one with cancer
Being diagnosed with cancer is a difficult thing to go through but not just for the person receiving the diagnosis.
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Hip replacement surgery: what does it involve and what are the risks?
Over 115,000 hip replacement surgeries happen in the UK every year.
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How much alcohol is too much?
Regularly drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can have both short and long-term effects on your body.
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What is endometriosis and how is it treated? Mr Mohan Kumar, Consultant Gynaecologist, explains
If you're experiencing pelvic pain, painful periods, and pain during and after intercourse, you might have endometriosis.
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Living with inflammatory bowel disease: from symptoms to treatment
Inflammatory bowel disease refers to a group of conditions that cause the lining of your bowel to become inflamed and develop ulcers.
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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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Five reasons you may be sweating a lot
Sweating is your body’s way of cooling down. You may sweat after exercise or when the weather is warm.
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Alcohol units
Alcohol units refer to the amount of pure alcohol in a drink.
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High blood pressure: causes and symptoms explained
Many people don’t realise that they have high blood pressure, despite around a third of adults in the UK having it.
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Signs and symptoms of the menopause
The menopause is a natural process that marks the time in your life when you stop menstruating.
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Common knee injuries in runners and their treatments
The most common knee injuries in runners are, unsurprisingly, often caused by overuse.
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How maintaining a healthy weight can protect your joints
Being overweight or obese puts extra pressure on your knees and joints and can cause joint pain.
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The warning signs and symptoms of a stroke
A stroke occurs when the blood supply is cut off to an area of your brain.
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Glue ear in children: risk factors, symptoms and treatment
Around seven in 10 children will develop glue ear at some point, in most cases, after having a cold.
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