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ADHD: symptoms and management
Brain and nervous system
ADHD: symptoms and management

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the part of the brain that is involved in executive function

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ADHD in children
Children's health
ADHD in children: signs, risk factors and associated conditions

In the UK, it is thought that around 1 child in every 20 has ADHD.

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How do I get a diagnosis?
Navigating private healthcare
How do I get a diagnosis?

Getting a diagnosis at Spire Healthcare.

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Skin
Understanding vitiligo: symptoms, causes, and treatment options

Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes patches of your skin to lose their colour (pigmentation).

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Coughs, colds and flu

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Ear, nose and throat
Sinus infection vs the common cold: what's the difference?

If you have a cold that isn’t getting better, it might be a sign of a sinus infection, known as sinusitis.

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What's the difference between a cold and the flu?
General health
What's the difference between a cold and the flu?

A sore throat, cough and runny nose are symptoms most people recognise as having a cold or the flu.

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Respiratory (lungs and airways)
Six reasons why you may be coughing so much

Coughing is a natural reflex and defense against dust and bacteria.

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Liver, kidney and pancreas
Chronic kidney disease (CKD): symptoms, stages and treatment

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects around 1 in 10 people in the UK.

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How much alcohol is too much?
Lifestyle management
How much alcohol is too much?

Regularly drinking excessive amounts of alcohol can have both short and long-term effects on your body.

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General health
What is 'fatty liver disease' and how is it treated? Dr Deven Vani explains

Discover what fatty liver disease is, and how it is treated with Dr Deven Vani, Consultant Physician and Gastroenterologist.

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Cutting down or quitting alcohol
Lifestyle management
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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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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Cancer
What to expect during a mammogram

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women.

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Cancer
Breast cancer stages, treatment and treatment side effects

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in females in the UK but also has a high survival rate of 75% after 10 years.

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Men’s health
Five great ways to work out from home

Exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle but working out at the gym isn’t for everyone.

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Bones and joints
How swimming can help strengthen your joints

Exercise is great for your overall health but some types are better than others when it comes to protecting and strengthening your joints.

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Women's health
Why regular exercise is vital for your health

Regular exercise is good for you both physically and mentally.

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Men’s health
Managing obstructive sleep apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition that affects your breathing while you sleep.

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Ear, nose and throat
Ear infections: causes, diagnosis and treatment explained

Ear infections are very common in both children and adults and can affect any part of your ear.

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Ear, nose and throat
Sore throat, strep throat or tonsillitis: what’s the difference?

When you have a sore throat, the lining of the inside of your throat is inflamed or swollen.

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I have my life back - Linda's story
Bones and joints
I have my life back - Linda's story

At 76 years old, Linda Goss was enjoying an active life until severe back and leg pain suddenly changed everything.

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Sexual health
Trichomoniasis: from symptoms to treatment and prevention

Trichomoniasis, or trich, is caused by infection with a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis.

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Pubic lice: what they are, how you get them and how to treat them
Sexual health
Pubic lice: what they are, how you get them and how to treat them

Pubic lice are a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK. 

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UTIs in women: symptoms, risk factors and treatment
Women's health
UTIs in women: symptoms, risk factors and treatment

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infection treated by GPs.

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Men’s health
Seven ways to look after your mental health

Your mental health can have a huge impact on your overall wellbeing.

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