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Your hormones and endometriosis explained
Endometriosis is a common condition affecting one in 10 women in the UK.
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Blocked nose: what causes nasal congestion and how is it treated?
Most people experience nasal congestion, commonly referred to as a blocked nose.
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What you need to know about common thyroid problems
Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits in front of your windpipe in your neck.
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Can I still play sports after knee replacement surgery?
Knee replacement surgery is a common treatment for people with chronic (long-term) knee pain.
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Five great ways to work out from home
Exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle but working out at the gym isn’t for everyone.
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Everything you should know about walking for exercise
When it comes to exercising to improve your health, you don’t need to spend hours in the gym or take up a sport.
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The importance of a good night's sleep
A good night’s sleep is vital for our physical and mental health.
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Understanding insomnia: symptoms, causes and solutions
Getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging for a variety of reasons.
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Surgery and other treatments for brain tumours
Around 12,000 brain and other central nervous system (CNS) tumours are diagnosed in the UK every year.
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What is a healthy, balanced diet?
Being told to eat a healthy, balanced diet is common advice, but what exactly does this mean?
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Why am I feeling dizzy? Symptoms and causes explained
Dizziness is a fairly common symptom that usually isn’t caused by anything serious.
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Ovarian cancer: eight early signs and who is at risk?
Around 7,400 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the UK.
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Hamstring injuries: what are they and what does recovery involve?
Hamstring injuries most commonly occur in athletes, but can also occur after a high-impact trauma, road traffic accident, or trip or fall.
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Ask the expert: what causes acne and how is it treated?
Acne is a very common skin condition that causes oily, spotty skin, which may feel painful and warm to touch.
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What are gallstones and when do you need to get them checked?
Mr Yogesh Kumar, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, explains what gallstones are and when you should get them checked.
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