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Asthma triggers and risk factors
One in every 12 adults in the UK has asthma, an inflammatory condition affecting the airways of your lungs.
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Pneumonia: causes, symptoms and treatment
Pneumonia refers to inflammation of the lungs, specifically the tiny air sacs (alveoli) at the ends of the branches of your airways.
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What you need to know about allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) affects around one in four UK adults and is becoming increasingly common.
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What is knee arthritis?
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Tim Waters, explains what osteoarthritis of the knee is and how it's treated.
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Heart health in women: what you need to know
The second most common cause of death in UK adults is coronary heart disease.
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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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Your hormones and endometriosis explained
Endometriosis is a common condition affecting one in 10 women in the UK.
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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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Ask the expert: what causes acne and how is it treated?
Acne is a very common skin condition that causes oily, spotty skin, which may feel painful and warm to touch.
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The eight best foods for healthy skin
When it comes to looking after your skin, what you put into your body is just as important as the way you treat your skin.
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Managing obstructive sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition that affects your breathing while you sleep.
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Ask the expert: what is age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
Almost two million people in the UK live with sight loss, with around 360,000 registered as blind or partially sighted.
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Preparing for cataract surgery
Cataract surgery involves replacing the natural lens in your eye, which has become cloudy due to cataracts, with a clear, artificial lens.
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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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How to reduce your risk of skin cancer
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world.
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Bowel cancer surgery: when it is needed and what is involved
Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and affects around one in 20 women and one in 17 men in the UK.
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Should I be concerned about nipple discharge?
Nipple discharge refers to fluid that leaks out of the nipple when you are not breastfeeding.
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Understanding thyroid cancer: risk factors, symptoms, treatment and outcomes
Thyroid cancer accounts for around 1% of all cancer cases in the UK, with approximately 3,900 people diagnosed each year.
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Six tips for a healthy heart
One of the leading causes of death in adults in the UK is coronary heart disease. However, this condition is preventable.
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What you need to know about lupus
Lupus is a long-term (chronic) autoimmune condition, which means your body mistakenly attacks your healthy cells.
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Hay fever: what is it and how is it treated?
Hay fever affects around one quarter of all UK adults, making it one of the most common immune conditions,
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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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Hip replacement surgery: Beverly's story
Keen horse rider, Beverley, talks about how hip replacement surgery with Spire Healthcare helped her get back to doing the things she loves.
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Why is my vision blurred?
Fleeting blurred vision is a common experience and can happen when we first wake up.
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