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Genital herpes
Genital herpes is caused by infection with a virus called herpes simplex virus (HSV).
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What you need to know about chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the UK and affects both sexes.
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Why am I feeling dizzy? Symptoms and causes explained
Dizziness is a fairly common symptom that usually isn’t caused by anything serious.
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Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
Social anxiety disorder is a common mental health condition that affects all ages but often first develops during the teenage years.
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How menopause affects your mental health and wellbeing
Menopause is a natural transition in a woman’s life when the ovaries stop working completely.
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Ask the expert: what is thyroid eye disease?
Thyroid eye disease (TED) damages the eye sockets and, in most cases, occurs in individuals with Graves’ disease.
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Hearing loss: what you need to know
Losing your hearing can have a big impact on your life. Some people experience gradual hearing loss without realising it.
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What are warts and how are they treated?
Warts are caused by infection with human papillomavirus virus (HPV).
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What you need to know about lipomas
Lipomas are a common type of lump and are not cancerous. Around one in 100 people in the UK will develop a lipoma.
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Styes: causes, symptoms and treatment explained
A stye is a common condition that affects the eyelid and is also known as a hordeolum.
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Sports knee injuries
Your knees are complicated joints that move a bit like door hinges.
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Learning to live with rheumatoid arthritis
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, you’re one of more than 400,000 people in the UK living with it.
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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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What to expect during menopause
Menopause is a natural part of ageing in women when periods stop and getting pregnant naturally is no longer possible.
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Bleeding after sex: is it normal and what could it mean?
Bleeding after sex is not normal. If you experience bleeding after sex, you should see your GP to find out the cause.
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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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IBS explained: causes, symptoms and treatment
IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a common, chronic (long-term) condition that affects your large intestine.
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Six signs and symptoms of acid reflux
Acid reflux occurs when acid in your stomach flows back into the lower or middle part of your gullet (oesophagus).
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What are cataracts? Causes, diagnosis and treatment explained
Dr Fayyaz Musa, Consultant Eye Surgeon, explains what cataracts are, as well as its symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options.
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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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Cerebral palsy in children: symptoms, treatment and misconceptions
Cerebral palsy affects the nervous system and muscles and is caused by damage to the brain or abnormal brain development.
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Ask the expert: what is endometriosis and how is it treated?
Endometriosis symptoms can overlap with other conditions, such as IBS and diagnosis often takes a long time.
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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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Should I be concerned about an enlarged prostate?
Almost all men will develop an enlarged prostate as they get older.
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