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  • Plagiocephaly and brachycephaly (flat head syndrome)

    Find out about why some babies develop a slightly flattened head, what can be done about it, and how long it will take to improve.

  • Head lice and nits

    Find out how to spot head lice, how to get rid of them and how they spread.

  • Head injury and concussion

    Read about head injuries and concussion, what symptoms to look out for, when to seek medical advice or treatment and how to care for a minor head injury.

  • Head and neck cancer

    Read about the main types of cancer that affect the head and neck, including mouth cancer, laryngeal cancer and throat cancer.

  • Chipped, broken or cracked tooth

    Find out how a dentist can treat a chipped, broken or cracked tooth.

  • Sore or cracked nipples when breastfeeding

    Sore or painful nipples are one of the main reasons women stop breastfeeding. But with the right help and support, this problem can often be sorted out.

  • Temporomandibular disorder

    Read more about temporomandibular disorder (TMD), which is a problem affecting the chewing muscles and the joints between the lower jaw and the base of the skull.

  • Subdural haematoma

    Read about subdural haematoma, a serious condition where blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain. Find out why it happens, what the symptoms are, and how it's treated.

  • Phenylketonuria

    Find out about phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare genetic condition that's present from birth (congenital), where the body is unable to break down phenylalanine.

  • Osteoporosis

    Find out about osteoporosis, a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. There is also information on osteopenia, the stage of bone loss before osteoporosis, and how to stop it becoming osteoporosis.