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• Why a heart valve replacement is done

  Find out why a heart valve replacement might be recommended to treat different types of heart valve disease.

• Betahistine: a medicine used to treat Ménière's disease

  NHS information about the medicine betahistine, including what it's used for, who can take it, how to take it and side effects.

• Complications of type 2 diabetes

  Find out about possible complications of type 2 diabetes, such as heart disease and problems with your feet, eyes or nerves.

• Measles

  Find out about measles, a highly infectious viral illness that can be very unpleasant and sometimes lead to serious complications.

• Complications of type 1 diabetes

  Find out about possible complications of type 1 diabetes, including long-term complications, such as heart disease and problems with your feet, eyes or nerves.

• The risks of drinking too much

  The risks of drinking more than the recommended limits include cancer, liver disease, heart disease and stroke.

• Coronary heart disease - Recovery

  Read about recovering from a heart attack or heart surgery, including information and advice about exercise, relationships and sex, and returning to work.

• Prednisolone: a steroid that treats swelling (inflammation) and can calm the immune system

  NHS information about the medicine prednisolone, including what it's used for, who can take it, how to take it and side effects.

• Alzheimer's disease - Diagnosis

  It's best to see a GP if you're worried about your memory or think you may have dementia. If you're worried about someone else, encourage them to make an appointment and perhaps suggest going with them.

• Paget's disease of the nipple - Reducing the risk

  Information about preventing breast cancer, including advice about diet, exercise, the importance of maintaining a healthy weight and breast screening.