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• Colostomy

  Find information about colostomy, an operation to bring part of your large bowel to the outside of your tummy to form a stoma, including why it's done, what happens, recovery, possible complications and what to expect after the operation.

• Japanese encephalitis

  Find out about Japanese encephalitis including who's most at risk of getting it, how to avoid it, what the symptoms are and how it's treated.

• Starchy foods and carbohydrates

  Starchy foods, like potatoes, bread, pasta and rice, are a good source of carbohydrates and an important part of a healthy diet.

• Obesity - Diagnosis

  Read about how body mass index (BMI) is used to determine whether a person is overweight or obese.

• Newborn respiratory distress syndrome

  Read more about newborn respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS), a serious condition where a newborn baby's lungs cannot provide their body with enough oxygen.

• About furosemide

  NHS medicines information on furosemide – what it’s used for and key facts.

• Cyclospora

  Find out about cyclospora, including how you get it, where it's found and what the symptoms are.

• Dengue

  Dengue is an infection spread by mosquitoes. Find out where it's found, what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, and what you can do to avoid it.

• Snake bites

  Find out about what to do if you or someone you know is bitten by a snake.

• About Utrogestan

  NHS medicines information on Utrogestan (micronised progesterone) – what it's used for and key facts.