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Recovering from a stroke
The injury to the brain caused by a stroke can lead to widespread and long-lasting problems.
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
Find out about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a type of brain condition that slowly gets worse over time and leads to dementia.
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Malnutrition – Causes
It can be caused by a long-term health condition that leads to a loss of appetite or disrupts the body's ability to digest food or absorb nutrients.
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Diarrhoea and vomiting
Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in adults, children and babies. Find out how to treat and avoid spreading them, and when to get medical help.
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Low white blood cell count
Find out about low white blood cell count. It usually means your body is not making enough white blood cells and can increase your risk of getting infections.
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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.
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Where to give birth: the options
Find out about your options for where to give birth: at home, in hospital or at a midwife-led (midwifery) unit.
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Reactive arthritis
Find out about reactive arthritis, including the symptoms, how it's treated and why it happens.
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Side effects and risks of the progestogen-only pill
Find out about the side effects of the progestogen-only pill (mini pill) and how it can affect your periods.
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Postnatal depression
Postnatal depression is a type of depression that many parents experience after having a baby. It's a common problem. Depression in pregnancy (antenatal depression) is also common.