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Elderly Care
Guide to finding, choosing and paying for a care home
There may come a time in your life when you need to move into a care home. You may also choose to move into a care home...
Cancer
Cancer
Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue...
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Further Health Care Articles
Eye Injuries
Minor eye injuries, such as shampoo or dust in your eye, often get better on their own within a day. Get medical help if you have a chemical in your eye or something pierces it...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system...
What is a Colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is a test to check inside your bowels. This test can help find what's causing your bowel symptoms...
Dentures (false teeth)
Dentures are removable false teeth made of acrylic (plastic), nylon or metal...
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils at the back of your throat. It is a common childhood illness, but teenagers...
End of life care
This guide is for people who are approaching the end of their life. Some parts of it may also be useful for people who are caring for someone...
Women's Health
Women's Health
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a treatment to relieve symptoms of the menopause. It replaces hormones that are at a lower level as you approach the menopause...
Women's Health
Period Pain
Period pain is common and a normal part of your menstrual cycle. Most women get it at some point in their lives...
Women's Health
Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect your urinary tract, including your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis) or kidneys...
In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) is one of several techniques available to help people with fertility problems have a baby....
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 50, but...
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a cancer that's found anywhere in the cervix. Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by an infection from certain types of...
Ultrasound scan
An ultrasound scan, sometimes called a sonogram, is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves....
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by bacteria getting into the body...
Cystitis
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bladder infection. It's a common type of urinary...
Men's Health
Heart
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. It's usually associated with a build-up of...
Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs for many years. Symptoms of prostate cancer do not usually appear until the prostate is...
Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. Around 47,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK...
Stroke
A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off...
Hair Loss
Losing your hair is not usually anything to be worried about, but it can be upsetting. Treatment may help...
Testicular Cancer
Cancer of the testicle is 1 of the less common cancers, and tends to mostly affect men between 15 and 49 years of age....
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is where a growth of abnormal tissue, known as a tumour, develops in the bladder lining. In some cases...
High blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if...
Erectile dysfunction
Erection problems (impotence) are very common, particularly in men over 40. It's usually nothing to worry about...
Children's Health
Eye Care
Eye tests for children
Although serious vision problems during childhood are rare, routine eye checks are offered to newborn babies and young children to identify any problems early on...
Dental Care
Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment (usually with braces) is most often used to improve the appearance and alignment of crooked, protruding or crowded teeth...
Children's Care
Reflux in Babies
Reflux is when a baby brings up milk, or is sick, during or shortly after feeding. It's very common and usually gets better on its own...
Nightmares
Many children experience nightmares and night terrors, but most grow out of them. They don't cause any long-term psychological harm...
Gastroenteritis
Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in adults, children and babies. They're often caused...
Head Lice and Nits
Head lice and nits are very common in young children and their families. They do not have anything...
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is common and mostly affects children, but you can get it at any age. It usually gets better by itself...
Meningitis
Meningitis is an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain...
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an infection of the main airways of the lungs (bronchi), causing them to become irritated and inflamed...
General Healthcare & Healthy Living
Healthy Living
Quit Smoking
Smoking is bad for your health, but exactly how will stopping make life better? Here are 10 ways your health will improve when you stop smoking...
Healthy Living
Alcohol Support
Realising you have a problem with alcohol is the first big step to getting help. You may need help if you often feel the need to have a drink...
Healthy Living
Sleep and tiredness
Feeling exhausted is so common that it has its own acronym, TATT, which stands for "tired all the time"...
Tooth decay
Tooth decay is often caused by having too much sugary food and drink, and not cleaning your teeth...
Alcohol Poisoning
Alcohol poisoning can happen when you drink alcohol faster than your body can process it...
Tiredness and fatigue
It's normal to feel tired sometimes, but if you're tired all the time and don't know why, it could be a sign of a problem. Common causes include not getting enough sleep..
Acne
Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point...
Shingles
Shingles is an infection that causes a painful rash. Get advice from a pharmacist or NHS 111...
Healthysleep tips for children
Good sleep is important for your child's physical and mental wellbeing. A relaxing bedtime routine is an important...