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What you should know about joint injections for knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis refers to the gradual wear and tear of your joints.
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Breast cancer Q&A with Miss Michelle Mullan
In this video Miss Michelle Mullan, Oncoplastic Breast Consultant, explains what breast cancer is and how it's treated.
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Cutting down or quitting alcohol: benefits and tips
Government guidelines recommend not drinking more than 14 units of alcohol a week.
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Understanding glaucoma and treatment with trabeculectomy
Glaucoma affects around one in every 50 people aged over 40 in the UK, causing irreversible vision loss if not picked up early and treated.
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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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Alcohol units
Alcohol units refer to the amount of pure alcohol in a drink.
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The best foods for maintaining a healthy heart
We all know that some foods are better for us than others, but do you know how your diet can affect your heart?
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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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Erectile dysfunction: six common causes of impotence
Impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction, is when a man can’t get or maintain an erect penis.
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Pelvic organ prolapse: types, symptoms and treatment
Around 40% of women aged over 50 in the UK have a pelvic organ prolapse.
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What is blood cancer?
Blood cancer refers to a group of cancers that can affect your bone marrow, blood or lymphatic system (part of your immune system).
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Understanding eczema: types, symptoms, causes and treatment
Eczema, also called dermatitis, refers to a group of dry skin conditions.
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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 ways to improve your balance
Balance problems are often associated with old age. However, your balance can start to deteriorate as early as your 30s.
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Understanding coeliac disease: risk factors, symptoms and treatment
At least one in every 100 people in the UK is thought to have coeliac disease.
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Ask the expert: what is circumcision?
Mr Thiru Gunendran, Consultant Urological Surgeon, explains what circumcision is and why a patient may need this treatment.
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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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What is conjunctivitis and how can it be managed?
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is a common eye condition that can last for a few days to a few weeks.
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Seven ways to treat varicose veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that most commonly occur in the lower legs.
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Early detection of bowel cancer: why it matters, what’s involved and signs to spot
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and in most cases affects the large bowel (colon).
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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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Preparing for cataract surgery
Cataract surgery involves replacing the natural lens in your eye, which has become cloudy due to cataracts, with a clear, artificial lens.
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Intraocular lenses: what are they and how can they help your vision?
Intraocular lenses are used to treat cataracts, a condition that causes poor vision due to clouding of the natural lenses in your eyes.
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