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  • Angelman syndrome

    Read about Angelman syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and causes severe physical and intellectual disability

  • Androgen insensitivity syndrome

    Find out about androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS), a rare condition that affects the development of a person's genitals and reproductive organs.

  • Alzheimer's disease

    Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is a group of symptoms associated with a decline in the way your brain functions, affecting your memory and the way you behave.

  • Alcohol-related liver disease

    Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) refers to liver damage caused by excess alcohol intake. There are several stages of severity and a range of associated symptoms.

  • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

    Find out more about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which mainly affects people over 50 years of age and usually leads to a gradual loss of central vision.

  • Addison's disease

    Addison's disease, also known as primary adrenal insufficiency or hypoadrenalism, is a rare disorder of the adrenal glands.

  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

    Find out about acute respiratory distress syndrome, including who’s at risk of getting it, the symptoms, how it’s treated and what causes it.

  • Medicines in pregnancy

    Find out which prescription and over-the-counter medicines, such as painkillers, are safe to take in pregnancy.

  • Trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder)

    Trichotillomania is when someone cannot resist the urge to pull out their hair.

  • Skin picking disorder

    Read about skin picking disorder, where you cannot stop picking at your skin. There are things you can try to help yourself, but some people may need professional treatment.