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Carpal tunnel syndrome and surgery FAQs
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs in the wrist and, in some cases, can cause significant discomfort and weakness.
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Prostate cancer: from symptoms to robotic-assisted prostate surgery
Around one in eight men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, making it currently the most common cancer diagnosis in the UK.
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Ask the expert: what is cardiac arrest?
Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency where the heart suddenly stops pumping blood around the body.
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Heart failure: symptoms, treatments and outcomes
Over one million people in the UK have heart failure with around 200,000 people diagnosed each year.
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Take the age-related macular degeneration eye test
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in the UK but many people are unaware of the signs.
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How to protect your hearing as you get older
Your hearing declines with age, with children able to hear sounds at higher frequencies than adults
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Everything you need to know about vaginal thrush
Vaginal thrush is a very common condition affecting around three-quarters of women at some point during their lifetime.
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Ask the expert: what are fibroids?
Fibroids, also known as uterine fibroids, affect around one in five women in the UK aged between 30 and 50.
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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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How stress affects your body and what you can do about it
Stress is a state of emotional tension and is your body’s response to situations that put you under pressure.
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What you need to know about postnatal depression
Postnatal depression refers to depression that occurs within one year of giving birth. It can also affect partners.
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Your guide to exercising for better health
Regular exercise isn’t just for athletes and fitness fans, it is important for everyone at every age to maintain a healthy body and mind.
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Why water is vital for your health and how to stay hydrated
Staying hydrated by drinking enough water every day is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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Your guide to a healthy, balanced diet
Although a healthy diet varies from person to person, there are some basic components that your body needs.
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What you need to know about Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that damages the brain and, therefore, is a neurodegenerative disease.
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Balance problems: what causes poor balance?
Your ability to balance depends on many different factors.
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What you need to know about high cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is made by the liver and can also be found in the foods you eat.
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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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