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• The risks of drinking too much

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

• Sickle cell disease - Carriers

  Read about how to find out if you're a carrier of sickle cell and what it means for your health and any children you may have.

• 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.

• Betahistine: a medicine to treat Ménière's disease

  NHS medicines information on betahistine – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ropinirole: a medicine to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease

  NHS medicines information on ropinirole – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Causes

  Find out about the main causes of COPD, including smoking and exposure to dust or fumes at work.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Treatment

  Find out about the main treatments for COPD, including inhalers, medicine and surgery in rare cases.

• Slapped cheek syndrome

  Find out about slapped cheek syndrome (also called fifth disease), including symptoms and how to treat it.