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Six common signs of kidney stones
Around one in 10 people in the UK develop kidney stones. However, many people don’t realise that their symptoms are caused by kidney stones.
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What is knee arthritis? Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Tim Waters explains
Mr Tim Waters, explains what osteoarthritis of the knee is and how it's treated and what measures are taken before surgery is considered.
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Why is my vision blurred?
Fleeting blurred vision is a common experience and can happen when we first wake up.
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How to stop heavy periods
It can be hard to know if you have heavy periods, medically known as menorrhagia.
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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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Moles: when should I worry?
Moles are small growths on your skin and most of the time, they’re harmless. However, they can sometimes develop into cancer.
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Five tips to live a healthier and happier life
Small and simple changes to your lifestyle can not only make you healthier, they can also make you happier.
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What is trigeminal neuralgia?
Consultant Neurosurgeon, Mr Nik (Nikunj) Patel, explains what trigeminal neuralgia is and how it can be treated.
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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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10 foods to help boost your health
There’s an old saying, ‘you are what you eat’, and as a rule of thumb, if you want to enjoy good health, you should try to eat healthy food.
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Hip pain when running: causes and symptoms
Running is a great form of cardiovascular exercise and can also help lift your mood.
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Pain after colonoscopy
A colonoscopy involves passing a thin, flexible, tube-like telescope (colonoscope) into your colon via your back passage (rectum).
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Surgery for ACL
Mr James Murray, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, explains what anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery is and why it might be needed.
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When should you worry about nosebleeds?
Nosebleeds are fairly common and most people will experience them at some point in their life.
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How to reduce your risk of skin cancer
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world.
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