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Everything you need to know about HPV
General health
Everything you need to know about HPV

HPV refers to a group of viruses that infect the skin and mucus linings of humans.

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What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Heart health
What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) refers to a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein in your body.

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What you need to know about tuberculosis (TB)
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What you need to know about tuberculosis (TB)

TB or tuberculosis is an infectious disease that most commonly affects the lungs.

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General health
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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General health
How to get rid of piles

Piles, also known as haemorrhoids, are swellings that develop inside your back passage (rectum) or around your bottom (anus).

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Men’s health
Hernia surgery: when you need it, how it has changed and what to expect

Over 120,000 hernia operations are performed every year in the UK, making it the most common surgery nationwide.

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General health
Hernia surgery: David's story

When David found out he had a hernia, he was worried what this meant for his love of boxing.

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Heart health
Blood clots: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment explained

Your blood’s clotting ability is important to help stop excessive and potentially dangerous bleeding when a blood vessel is injured.

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General health
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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